/* ============================================================
   Portfolio Case Study — Elite, Brand-Compliant Styles
   AI Search Rankings · aisearchrankings.com

   Governance (docs/brand-guidelines.php):
   - White-dominant canvas. Solid colors only — NO gradients.
   - Teal authority accent #003737. No purple. No inline CSS.
   - WCAG 2.1 AA contrast. prefers-reduced-motion respected.
   - 8-point spacing grid. Manual carousel controls (no auto-rotate).

   Scope: prefixed .pcs-* so it is reusable across every
   /portfolio/*.php case study without colliding with site CSS.
============================================================= */

:root {
    --pcs-teal: #003737;
    --pcs-teal-dark: #004545;
    --pcs-ink: #0f172a;
    --pcs-text: #2c3e50;
    --pcs-muted: #64748b;
    --pcs-line: #dee2e6;
    --pcs-line-soft: #eef2f4;
    --pcs-surface: #ffffff;
    --pcs-surface-soft: #f6f9f8;
    --pcs-success: #0f7a52;
    --pcs-success-soft: #e7f5ee;
    --pcs-danger: #c0392b;
    --pcs-danger-soft: #fbeae7;
    --pcs-teal-tint: #e8f1f0;
    --pcs-radius: 16px;
    --pcs-radius-sm: 10px;
    --pcs-radius-lg: 22px;
    --pcs-shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.05);
    --pcs-shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.08);
    --pcs-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Page scope reset ---------- */
.pcs-page {
    color: var(--pcs-text);
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
.pcs-page h1,
.pcs-page h2,
.pcs-page h3 {

    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ---------- Section rhythm (all white; separated by hairlines) ---------- */
.pcs-section {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    padding: 96px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--pcs-line-soft);
}
.pcs-section--flush { border-top: none; }
.pcs-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.pcs-container--narrow { max-width: 880px; }

.pcs-head {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    text-align: center;
}
.pcs-head--left {
    margin-left: 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.pcs-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    background: var(--pcs-teal-tint);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.18);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pcs-eyebrow--danger {
    color: var(--pcs-danger);
    background: var(--pcs-danger-soft);
    border-color: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.2);
}
.pcs-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.pcs-lede {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.pcs-head .pcs-lede { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.pcs-head--left .pcs-lede { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.pcs-lede--gap { margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
============================================================= */
.pcs-hero {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    padding: 72px 0 88px;
}
.pcs-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}
.pcs-hero__badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pcs-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.pcs-tag--teal {
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    background: var(--pcs-teal-tint);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.18);
}
.pcs-tag--ghost {
    color: var(--pcs-text);
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
}
.pcs-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.pcs-hero__title .pcs-accent { color: var(--pcs-teal); }
.pcs-hero__lede {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.pcs-hero__cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.pcs-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    min-height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 180ms var(--pcs-ease), box-shadow 180ms var(--pcs-ease),
        background-color 180ms var(--pcs-ease), color 180ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.pcs-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.4);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}
.pcs-btn--primary {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.22);
}
.pcs-btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--pcs-teal-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.3);
}
.pcs-btn--outline {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    border-color: var(--pcs-line);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
}
.pcs-btn--outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--pcs-teal);
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pcs-btn--on-teal {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
}
.pcs-btn--on-teal:hover {
    background: #f1f5f5;
    color: var(--pcs-teal-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pcs-btn--ghost-on-teal {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.pcs-btn--ghost-on-teal:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.pcs-btn i { font-size: 1.05em; }

/* Two-line "call" CTA: headline + clickable phone number */
.pcs-btn--call {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    min-height: 64px;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.pcs-btn--call i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pcs-btn__stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}
.pcs-btn__lead {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.pcs-btn__sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.92;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .pcs-btn--call { padding: 14px 22px; }
    .pcs-btn__lead { font-size: 1rem; }
    .pcs-btn__sub { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO GALLERY — premium browser-mockup framing
   Fixed aspect ratio (zero layout shift). Images crop into the
   hero/conversion zone (object-fit: cover + top) — never squished,
   intentionally spotlighting the most persuasive top section.
============================================================= */
.pcs-gallery {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
    padding: 16px;
}
/* Browser chrome bar — makes the screen read as an agency mockup */
.pcs-gallery__chrome {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-bottom: none;
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}
.pcs-gallery__dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pcs-gallery__dots span {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d3dbe0;
    display: block;
}
.pcs-gallery__url {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.pcs-gallery__url i { color: var(--pcs-success); font-size: 0.82rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
/* Stage: a locked 16:10 box so swapping images never shifts layout */
.pcs-gallery__stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pcs-gallery__chrome + .pcs-gallery__stage {
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--pcs-radius) var(--pcs-radius);
}
.pcs-gallery__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 320ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-gallery__slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
.pcs-gallery__slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;        /* fill the frame — no empty letterbox */
    object-position: top center; /* spotlight the hero / conversion zone */
    display: block;
}
.pcs-gallery__caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
}
.pcs-gallery__caption-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
}
.pcs-gallery__caption-view {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
}
/* Prev / Next */
.pcs-gallery__nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    transition: background-color 160ms var(--pcs-ease), color 160ms var(--pcs-ease);
    z-index: 3;
}
.pcs-gallery__nav:hover { background: var(--pcs-teal); color: #ffffff; }
.pcs-gallery__nav:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.4);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
.pcs-gallery__nav--prev { left: 12px; }
.pcs-gallery__nav--next { right: 12px; }

/* Thumbnails (also act as manual controls) */
.pcs-gallery__thumbs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.pcs-gallery__thumb {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 2px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 160ms var(--pcs-ease), opacity 160ms var(--pcs-ease);
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.pcs-gallery__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.pcs-gallery__thumb:hover { opacity: 1; }
.pcs-gallery__thumb.is-active {
    border-color: var(--pcs-teal);
    opacity: 1;
}
.pcs-gallery__thumb:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.4);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Single hero visual (for pages with one mockup) ---------- */
.pcs-hero__media {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
    padding: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pcs-hero__media > * {
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}
.pcs-hero__media img,
.pcs-hero__media svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
}

/* ============================================================
   AI ENGINES STRIP
============================================================= */
.pcs-engines__media {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}
.pcs-engines__media img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS
============================================================= */
.pcs-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.pcs-stat {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 180ms var(--pcs-ease), box-shadow 180ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
}
.pcs-stat__value {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pcs-stat__label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPLIT (problem / value)
============================================================= */
.pcs-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}
.pcs-media-frame {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
    padding: 16px;
}
.pcs-media-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    display: block;
}

.pcs-problem-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.pcs-problem-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.pcs-problem-item__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pcs-danger-soft);
    color: var(--pcs-danger);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.pcs-problem-item__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.pcs-problem-item__text {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   BEFORE / AFTER — chat proof
============================================================= */
.pcs-compare {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.pcs-chat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
}
.pcs-chat--after {
    border-color: rgba(15, 122, 82, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 122, 82, 0.1);
}
.pcs-chat__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pcs-pill {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 7px;
}
.pcs-pill--before { background: var(--pcs-danger); color: #ffffff; }
.pcs-pill--after { background: var(--pcs-success); color: #ffffff; }
.pcs-chat__head-note {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
}
.pcs-chat--after .pcs-chat__head-note { color: var(--pcs-teal); }
.pcs-chat__body {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px;
}
.pcs-chat--after .pcs-chat__body {
    background: var(--pcs-success-soft);
    border-color: rgba(15, 122, 82, 0.2);
}
.pcs-msg {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pcs-msg:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pcs-msg__avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.pcs-msg__avatar--user { background: var(--pcs-line); color: var(--pcs-muted); }
.pcs-msg__avatar--ai { background: var(--pcs-ink); color: #ffffff; }
.pcs-chat--after .pcs-msg__avatar--ai { background: var(--pcs-teal); }
.pcs-msg__bubble {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--pcs-text);
}
.pcs-msg__bubble--q { font-weight: 600; color: var(--pcs-ink); }
.pcs-msg__bubble p { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.pcs-msg__bubble p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pcs-msg__bubble ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; }
.pcs-msg__bubble li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pcs-msg__bubble li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pcs-msg__bubble strong { color: var(--pcs-ink); }
.pcs-brandname { color: var(--pcs-teal); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE GRID (what we built)
============================================================= */
.pcs-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.pcs-features--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.pcs-feature__icon--danger {
    background: var(--pcs-danger-soft);
    color: var(--pcs-danger);
}
.pcs-feature {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 180ms var(--pcs-ease), box-shadow 180ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
}
.pcs-feature__icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pcs-teal-tint);
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.pcs-feature__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.pcs-feature__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.pcs-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.pcs-gallery-grid__item {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
}
.pcs-gallery-grid__item img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   BEFORE / AFTER STORYTELLING (redesign story → calls)
============================================================= */
.pcs-story {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 64px;
}
.pcs-story__beat {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.pcs-story__beat:nth-child(even) .pcs-story__media { order: 2; }
.pcs-story__media {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
    padding: 16px;
}
.pcs-story__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
}
.pcs-story__tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
}
.pcs-story__num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pcs-story__title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.pcs-story__text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.pcs-story__result {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--pcs-success-soft);
    color: var(--pcs-success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 122, 82, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.pcs-story__result i { font-size: 1rem; }

/* Mid-page call-conversion band */
.pcs-callband {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    padding: 48px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 64px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.18);
}
.pcs-callband__title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.pcs-callband__text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.pcs-callband__wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL
============================================================= */
.pcs-quote {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--pcs-teal);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
    padding: 48px;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.pcs-quote__mark {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--pcs-teal-tint);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pcs-quote__text {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 30px;
}
.pcs-quote__by {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.pcs-quote__avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.pcs-quote__name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
}
.pcs-quote__role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   VALUE STACK
============================================================= */
.pcs-value-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.pcs-value-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
}
.pcs-value-list li i {
    color: var(--pcs-success);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pcs-cta-card {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    padding: 44px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.18);
}
.pcs-cta-card__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pcs-cta-card__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.pcs-cta-card__text {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.pcs-cta-card .pcs-btn { width: 100%; }
.pcs-cta-card__note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 16px 0 0;
}
.pcs-cta-card__divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 26px 0;
    border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
============================================================= */
.pcs-faq {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
}
.pcs-faq__heading { margin: 0; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; }
.pcs-faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pcs-line-soft); }
.pcs-faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pcs-faq__q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: none;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 160ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-faq__q:hover { color: var(--pcs-teal); }
.pcs-faq__q:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.35);
    outline-offset: -3px;
}
.pcs-faq__q i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 220ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.pcs-faq__a {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 26px 26px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
}
.pcs-faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] + .pcs-faq__a { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA (brand-approved solid teal)
============================================================= */
.pcs-final {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    padding: 88px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: none;
}
.pcs-final__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pcs-final__text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.pcs-final__cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO INDEX (collection page)
============================================================= */
.pcs-hero--center { text-align: center; }
.pcs-hero--center .pcs-hero__title,
.pcs-hero--center .pcs-hero__lede {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.pcs-hero--center .pcs-hero__title { max-width: 880px; }

/* AI engine chips row */
.pcs-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.pcs-chiprow--center { justify-content: center; }
.pcs-chip-engine {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
}
.pcs-chip-engine i { color: var(--pcs-teal); }

/* Proven results band (brand-approved solid teal) */
.pcs-resultsband {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    padding: 36px 0;
}
.pcs-resultsband__label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.pcs-resultsband__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.pcs-resultsband__item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.pcs-resultsband__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.pcs-resultsband__value {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pcs-resultsband__caption {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Filter pills */
.pcs-filters {
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 50;
}
.pcs-filters__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 0;
}
.pcs-filter {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-text);
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 160ms var(--pcs-ease), color 160ms var(--pcs-ease), border-color 160ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-filter:hover { border-color: var(--pcs-teal); color: var(--pcs-teal); }
.pcs-filter.is-active {
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--pcs-teal);
}
.pcs-filter:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.4);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Portfolio grid */
.pcs-pf-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}
.pcs-pf-item.is-hidden { display: none !important; }

.pcs-pf-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 180ms var(--pcs-ease), box-shadow 180ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-pf-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
}
.pcs-pf-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
}
.pcs-pf-card__media img,
.pcs-pf-card__media svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.pcs-pf-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__logo {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__logo img { height: 30px; width: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
.pcs-pf-card__body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 26px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pcs-pf-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pcs-ink);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.pcs-tagrow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pcs-tag-soft {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pcs-text);
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px 11px;
}
.pcs-pf-card__btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--pcs-teal);
    border: 2px solid var(--pcs-teal);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 160ms var(--pcs-ease), transform 160ms var(--pcs-ease);
}
.pcs-pf-card__btn:hover {
    background: var(--pcs-teal-dark);
    border-color: var(--pcs-teal-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pcs-pf-card__btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 93, 93, 0.4);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Featured (full-width split) */
.pcs-pf-featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    background: var(--pcs-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: var(--pcs-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-md);
}
.pcs-pf-featured__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 48px 44px;
}
.pcs-pf-featured__content .pcs-pf-card__meta { margin-top: 16px; }
.pcs-pf-featured__content .pcs-pf-card__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
.pcs-pf-featured__content .pcs-tag--teal { align-self: flex-start; }
.pcs-pf-featured__media {
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    padding: 24px;

    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr 2fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}
.pcs-pf-tile {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--pcs-shadow-sm);
}
.pcs-pf-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.pcs-pf-tile--main { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.pcs-pf-tile__cap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.62);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
}
.pcs-pf-featured__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 4px 0 22px;
}
.pcs-pf-mini {
    background: var(--pcs-surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--pcs-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}
.pcs-pf-mini__value {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--pcs-teal);
    line-height: 1;
}
.pcs-pf-mini__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--pcs-muted);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .pcs-section { padding: 72px 0; }
    .pcs-hero { padding: 56px 0 64px; }
    .pcs-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .pcs-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .pcs-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pcs-features,
    .pcs-features--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .pcs-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .pcs-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pcs-pf-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .pcs-pf-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pcs-pf-featured__media { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--pcs-line); }
    .pcs-story__beat { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .pcs-story__beat:nth-child(even) .pcs-story__media { order: 0; }
    .pcs-callband { padding: 40px 28px; margin-top: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .pcs-section { padding: 56px 0; }
    .pcs-container { padding: 0 18px; }
    .pcs-features,
    .pcs-features--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pcs-pf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pcs-pf-featured__content { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .pcs-pf-featured__media { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .pcs-pf-tile--main { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
    .pcs-hero__cta .pcs-btn,
    .pcs-final__cta .pcs-btn { width: 100%; }
    .pcs-gallery { padding: 14px; }
    .pcs-gallery__thumbs { gap: 8px; }
    .pcs-quote { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .pcs-cta-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOTION SENSITIVITY
============================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .pcs-page *,
    .pcs-gallery__slide {
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
}
