/*!
 * ASK Financial Services LLC-FZ — design system + homepage layer
 * Theme: ask-child (child of Hello Elementor). Loaded on every front-end page.
 *
 * Rule for editability: this file never sets text colour or font size on
 * Elementor widgets. Those live in each widget's own settings so they stay
 * editable in the Elementor panel. This file only adds what Elementor Free
 * cannot express: glass, layered art, hover/focus states, motion, and the
 * theme-rendered header and footer.
 *
 * Layout concept: a 1280 px editorial column; deep teal opens and closes the
 * page, airy off-white carries the middle, and the ASK ribbon curve is the
 * one recurring motif.
 */

/* Montserrat, self-hosted: one variable file (latin) covers every weight. SIL OFL, see assets/fonts/OFL.txt. */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Montserrat";
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url("../fonts/montserrat-latin-variable.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

:root {
  /* Brand palette (approved hex values) */
  --ask-teal: #104A55;
  --ask-deep: #0D3437;
  --ask-ink: #0B2A2D;
  --ask-accent: #00BFA5;        /* never under white text: 2.3:1 */
  --ask-mint-hi: #60DFC7;       /* highlight on deep teal: 8.2:1 */
  --ask-grey: #5B5F65;
  --ask-mint: #EAF6F2;
  --ask-off: #F7FAF9;
  --ask-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Derived neutrals (teal-biased, not pure grey) */
  --ask-text: #1B3A3E;
  --ask-muted: #52676B;
  --ask-line: rgba(16, 74, 85, .12);
  --ask-line-strong: rgba(16, 74, 85, .22);
  --ask-on-deep: #CFE4E1;
  --ask-on-deep-muted: #9DBDB9;
  --ask-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86);
  --ask-glass-dark: rgba(13, 52, 55, .55);

  /* Type */
  --ask-font: "Montserrat", "Inter", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Shape + depth */
  --ask-r-sm: 8px;
  --ask-r-md: 16px;
  --ask-r-lg: 24px;
  --ask-r-xl: 32px;
  --ask-shadow-card: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset, 0 18px 44px -18px rgba(4, 30, 33, .55), 0 2px 6px rgba(4, 30, 33, .12);
  --ask-shadow-card-hover: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7) inset, 0 28px 60px -20px rgba(4, 30, 33, .62), 0 4px 10px rgba(4, 30, 33, .14);
  --ask-shadow-soft: 0 24px 60px -32px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35);

  /* Motion */
  --ask-ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --ask-ease-io: cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --ask-max: 1280px;
  --ask-header-h: 88px;
  --ask-header-h-scrolled: 72px;
  --ask-focus: 0 0 0 3px var(--ask-white), 0 0 0 5px var(--ask-teal);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Base
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body.ask-site {
  font-family: var(--ask-font);
  color: var(--ask-text);
  background: var(--ask-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
.ask-site .elementor-heading-title { text-wrap: balance; }
.ask-site .elementor-widget-text-editor p { margin: 0 0 .8em; }
.ask-site .elementor-widget-text-editor p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ask-site a { text-underline-offset: .2em; }
.ask-site :focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--ask-focus); border-radius: 6px; }

/* Native links and buttons. Hello Elementor's reset.css colours every <a>
   and <button> #c36 (magenta), with a magenta background on button :hover
   and :focus. These restate the reset's selectors at the same specificity
   with brand tokens (ask.css loads after it); components below set their own
   states. Mouse focus changes nothing: keyboard focus uses :focus-visible. */
a { color: var(--ask-teal); }
a:hover, a:active { color: var(--ask-deep); }
/* Inline text links on the deep-teal surfaces */
:is(.ask-hero, .ask-calc-band, .ask-cta, .ask-app-hero) .elementor-widget-text-editor a { color: var(--ask-mint-hi); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
:is(.ask-hero, .ask-calc-band, .ask-cta, .ask-app-hero) .elementor-widget-text-editor a:hover { color: var(--ask-white); }
:is([type=button], [type=submit], button) { border-color: var(--ask-line-strong); color: var(--ask-deep); }
:is([type=button], [type=submit], button):focus { background-color: transparent; color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) { :is([type=button], [type=submit], button):hover { background-color: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-deep); } }
@media (hover: none) { :is([type=button], [type=submit], button):hover { background-color: transparent; color: var(--ask-deep); } }
.ask-skip {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; top: -60px; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white);
  padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-sm); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  transition: top .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-skip:focus { top: 12px; }
.ask-visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.ask-svg { width: 1em; height: 1em; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; flex: none; }

/* Icon/number HTML widgets keep their size inside flex rows */
.ask-site .elementor-widget.ask-fixed { flex: none; width: auto; }

/* Highlight span used inside the hero H1 ("Your Next Move") */
.ask-hl { color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Buttons
   Elementor buttons keep colours in their own settings; these classes add
   the arrow, the press feedback and the focus ring.
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-btn,
.ask-site .ask-btn-arrow .elementor-button,
.ask-site .ask-btn-ghost .elementor-button,
.ask-site .ask-btn-plain .elementor-button {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6em;
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease),
              border-color .25s var(--ask-ease), transform .2s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ask-ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.ask-site .ask-btn-arrow .elementor-button-text::after,
.ask-btn--arrow::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 1.05em; height: 1.05em; margin-left: .55em; vertical-align: -.16em;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12h14'/%3E%3Cpath d='m13.5 6.5 5.5 5.5-5.5 5.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12h14'/%3E%3Cpath d='m13.5 6.5 5.5 5.5-5.5 5.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-site .ask-btn-arrow .elementor-button:hover .elementor-button-text::after,
.ask-btn--arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.ask-site .ask-btn-arrow .elementor-button:active,
.ask-site .ask-btn-ghost .elementor-button:active,
.ask-btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.985); }
.ask-site .ask-btn-ghost .elementor-button { -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.ask-site .ask-btn-arrow .elementor-button:focus-visible,
.ask-site .ask-btn-ghost .elementor-button:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ask-deep), 0 0 0 5px var(--ask-mint-hi); }

/* Theme-rendered buttons (header, footer, calculator) */
.ask-btn {
  font: 600 15px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .01em; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 15px 22px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
}
.ask-btn--dark { background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-btn--dark:hover { background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(13,52,55,.7); }
.ask-btn--accent { background: var(--ask-accent); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-btn--accent:hover { background: var(--ask-mint-hi); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-btn--line { background: transparent; color: var(--ask-deep); border-color: var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-btn--line:hover { border-color: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-teal); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Header (theme template-parts/header.php)
   Fixed, with its full height reserved by .ask-header-spacer, so the
   white → frosted transition never moves the page (CLS 0).
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 900;
  height: var(--ask-header-h);
  background: var(--ask-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: height .35s var(--ask-ease), background-color .35s var(--ask-ease),
              box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease), border-color .35s var(--ask-ease),
              -webkit-backdrop-filter .35s var(--ask-ease), backdrop-filter .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.admin-bar .ask-header { top: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .ask-header { top: 46px; } }
.ask-header-spacer { height: var(--ask-header-h); }
.ask-header.is-scrolled {
  height: var(--ask-header-h-scrolled);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
          backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ask-line);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -22px rgba(13, 52, 55, .45);
}
@supports not ((-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (backdrop-filter: blur(1px))) {
  .ask-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97); }
}
.ask-header__inner {
  height: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--ask-max) + 96px); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}
.ask-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: none; line-height: 0; }
.ask-logo img {
  width: 196px; height: auto; display: block;
  transform-origin: left center; transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-header.is-scrolled .ask-logo img { transform: scale(.86); }

.ask-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.ask-nav__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ask-nav__item { position: relative; }
.ask-nav__link {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 12px; color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none;
  font: 500 15.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .005em;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color .2s var(--ask-ease), background-color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-nav__link:is(:hover, :focus) { background-color: transparent; color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-nav__link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 3px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--ask-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .28s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-nav__link:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-nav__link:hover::after,
.ask-nav__item.is-current > .ask-nav__link::after,
.ask-nav__link[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* Open dropdown trigger: soft mint pill, distinct from the hover underline */
.ask-nav__link[aria-expanded="true"] { background-color: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-nav__link[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: scaleX(0); }
.ask-nav__chev { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-nav__link[aria-expanded="true"] .ask-nav__chev,
.ask-drawer__link[aria-expanded="true"] .ask-nav__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Services dropdown */
.ask-nav__panel {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 50%; width: 520px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 8px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); border-radius: var(--ask-r-md);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(13, 52, 55, .5);
  padding: 10px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px;
  transition: opacity .22s var(--ask-ease), transform .22s var(--ask-ease), visibility 0s linear .22s;
}
.ask-nav__panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -16px; height: 16px; }
.ask-nav__item.is-open > .ask-nav__panel {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  transition: opacity .22s var(--ask-ease), transform .22s var(--ask-ease), visibility 0s;
}
.ask-nav__sublink {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: start;
  padding: 12px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ask-deep);
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-nav__sublink:hover { background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-nav__subicon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); font-size: 20px;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease), color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-nav__sublink:hover .ask-nav__subicon { background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-nav__subtitle { display: block; font: 600 14.5px/1.3 var(--ask-font); margin-top: 2px; }
.ask-nav__subdesc { display: block; font: 400 13px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); margin-top: 3px; }
.ask-nav__all {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 4px; padding: 12px 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line);
  font: 600 14px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); text-decoration: none; border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
}
.ask-nav__all:hover { color: var(--ask-deep); }

.ask-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: none; }
.ask-header__login { font: 500 15px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 12px; }
.ask-header__login:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); }

/* Burger + drawer */
.ask-burger {
  display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong);
  background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); cursor: pointer; place-items: center; padding: 0;
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), border-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-burger:is(:hover, :focus) { background-color: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); }
/* Menu open: solid deep teal with a white close icon */
.ask-burger[aria-expanded="true"] { background-color: var(--ask-deep); border-color: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
/* Hover tints only where a pointer can hover: touch browsers keep :hover after a tap */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-burger:hover { background-color: var(--ask-off); border-color: var(--ask-teal); }
  .ask-burger[aria-expanded="true"]:hover { background-color: var(--ask-teal); border-color: var(--ask-teal); }
}
.ask-burger__bars { position: relative; width: 20px; height: 14px; display: block; }
.ask-burger__bars span {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: currentColor;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ask-ease), opacity .2s var(--ask-ease), top .3s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(2) { top: 6px; }
.ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(3) { top: 12px; }
.ask-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(1) { top: 6px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.ask-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.ask-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .ask-burger__bars span:nth-child(3) { top: 6px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.ask-drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) 0 0 0; z-index: 899;
  background: var(--ask-white); overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
  padding: 12px 20px calc(120px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ask-ease), transform .25s var(--ask-ease), visibility 0s linear .25s;
}
.ask-drawer.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; transition: opacity .25s var(--ask-ease), transform .25s var(--ask-ease), visibility 0s; }
.ask-drawer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ask-drawer__list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-drawer__link {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 4px; font: 600 18px/1.2 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep);
  text-decoration: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  transition: color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-drawer__link:is(:hover, :focus) { background-color: transparent; color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-drawer__link:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); } }
.ask-drawer__link[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-drawer__link .ask-nav__chev { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-drawer__sub { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; display: none; }
.ask-drawer__sub.is-open { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.ask-drawer__sub a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 8px; border-radius: 10px;
  font: 500 16px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-drawer__sub a:hover { background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-deep); } }
.ask-drawer__sub a .ask-nav__subicon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 18px; }
.ask-drawer__ctas { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.ask-drawer__ctas .ask-btn { width: 100%; padding: 17px 20px; font-size: 16px; }
.ask-drawer__contact { margin-top: 24px; font: 400 14px/1.6 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-drawer__contact a { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
body.ask-menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 1239px) {
  .ask-header__inner { padding: 0 28px; gap: 20px; }
  .ask-nav__link { padding: 10px 9px; font-size: 15px; }
  .ask-logo img { width: 176px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1159px) {
  :root { --ask-header-h: 76px; --ask-header-h-scrolled: 66px; }
  .ask-nav, .ask-header__login { display: none; }
  .ask-burger { display: grid; }
  .ask-header__inner { justify-content: space-between; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root { --ask-header-h: 66px; --ask-header-h-scrolled: 60px; }
  .ask-header__inner { padding: 0 max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px)); }
  .ask-logo img { width: 142px; }
  .ask-header__cta { display: none; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Hero
   Structure (Elementor): .ask-hero > [.ask-scene-layer html widget]
   + .ask-hero__main (copy + cards) + .ask-facts
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-hero { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.ask-hero > .e-con-inner, .ask-hero > .elementor-element:not(.ask-scene-layer) { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ask-site .ask-scene-layer {
  position: absolute !important; inset: 0; z-index: 0; margin: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; pointer-events: none;
}
.ask-scene-layer > .elementor-widget-container { height: 100%; }
.ask-scene { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-scene__canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-scene.is-ready .ask-scene__canvas { opacity: 1; }
/* Optional licensed photo or video (set data-photo / data-video on .ask-scene) */
.ask-scene__media {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 66%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 70% 60%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 42%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 42%);
}
.ask-scene.has-media .ask-scene__canvas { display: none; }
/* Readability veil: deep teal holds the copy, warmth stays on the right */
.ask-scene__veil {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,52,55,.98) 0%, rgba(13,52,55,.92) 30%, rgba(13,52,55,.55) 48%, rgba(13,52,55,0) 66%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,40,43,.88) 0%, rgba(10,40,43,0) 26%);
}
.ask-scene__dots {
  position: absolute; left: 40%; top: 0; width: 34%; height: 46%; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(96,223,199,.28) 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ask-scene__ribbons { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.ask-ribbon-line { fill: none; stroke: var(--ask-mint-hi); stroke-width: 1.2; stroke-linecap: round; opacity: .32; }
.ask-ribbon-line--2 { opacity: .16; }
.ask-ribbon-band { opacity: .9; }
.ask-js .ask-ribbon-line { stroke-dasharray: var(--len, 2400); stroke-dashoffset: var(--len, 2400); }
.ask-js .ask-scene.is-ready .ask-ribbon-line { animation: ask-draw 2.2s var(--ask-ease-io) .35s forwards; }
.ask-js .ask-scene.is-ready .ask-ribbon-line--2 { animation-delay: .6s; }
.ask-scene__drift { animation: ask-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; transform-origin: 50% 50%; }

.ask-hero__main { min-height: 0; }
.ask-hero__copy { max-width: 720px; }
.ask-hero__eyebrow .elementor-heading-title { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.ask-hero__eyebrow .elementor-heading-title::before {
  content: ""; width: 40px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; opacity: .9; flex: none;
}

/* Floating service cards */
.ask-hero__cards { perspective: 1400px; }
.ask-glass-card {
  position: relative; text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
  box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease), background-color .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-glass-card::after { /* soft sheen that moves on hover */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 38%);
  opacity: .55; transition: opacity .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-glass-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card-hover); }
.ask-glass-card:hover::after { opacity: .9; }
.ask-glass-card:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card), 0 0 0 3px var(--ask-deep), 0 0 0 5px var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-glass-card .elementor-widget-html { width: auto; flex: none; }
.ask-glass-card__text { min-width: 0; }

.ask-icon-tile {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 28px; color: var(--ask-teal);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F2FBF8 0%, #D9F1EA 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(16,74,85,.06), 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(16,74,85,.35);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-icon-tile--solid { color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); }
.ask-glass-card:hover .ask-icon-tile { transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-3deg); }

.ask-card-arrow {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ask-teal); background: rgba(16, 74, 85, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(16,74,85,.1);
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ask-ease), color .3s var(--ask-ease), transform .3s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-glass-card:hover .ask-card-arrow,
.ask-svc-tile:hover .ask-card-arrow { background: var(--ask-accent); color: var(--ask-deep); border-color: transparent; transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Fact strip */
.ask-facts { border-top: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .14); }
.ask-fact { color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-fact + .ask-fact { border-left: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .18); }
.ask-fact__icon { font-size: 26px; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); line-height: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-scene__veil {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,52,55,.97) 0%, rgba(13,52,55,.8) 46%, rgba(13,52,55,.25) 78%, rgba(13,52,55,.1) 100%),
      linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,40,43,.92) 0%, rgba(10,40,43,0) 40%);
  }
  .ask-fact + .ask-fact { border-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-scene__veil {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,52,55,.15) 0%, rgba(13,52,55,.2) 160px, rgba(13,52,55,.9) 300px, var(--ask-deep) 380px);
  }
  .ask-scene__dots { display: none; }
  .ask-scene__media { width: 100%; height: 340px; bottom: auto; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 100%); }
  .ask-hero__copy { max-width: none; }
  .ask-hero__eyebrow .elementor-heading-title { gap: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; }
  .ask-hero__eyebrow .elementor-heading-title::before { width: 22px; }
  .ask-icon-tile { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .ask-card-arrow { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 16px; }
  .ask-glass-card .ask-glass-card__desc { display: none; }
  .ask-fact { border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(207,228,225,.16) !important; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Sections
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-eyebrow .elementor-heading-title { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.ask-eyebrow .elementor-heading-title::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; flex: none; }

/* Services: card grid. Columns, gaps, widths and padding are the Elementor
   settings of .ask-svc-grid (a Grid container) and its tiles; this adds the
   surface, the accent line and the hover state. */
.ask-svc-head { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 32px); align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-svc-tile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none !important; color: inherit;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -20px rgba(13, 52, 55, .22);
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease), transform .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-svc-tile:nth-child(even) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F3FAF8 0%, var(--ask-mint) 100%); }
/* Containers' ::before is Elementor's background overlay (.e-con::before sets top, left,
   width and height), so every decorative ::before here states all four of its own. */
.ask-svc-tile::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: auto; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: auto; height: 2px; background: var(--ask-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-svc-tile:hover { background: #EDF8F5; box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -23px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35); }
.ask-svc-tile:hover,
.ask-js .ask-svc-tile.ask-reveal.is-in:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); transition: background-color .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease), transform .35s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: 0ms; }
.ask-svc-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ask-svc-tile .ask-icon-tile { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 26px; }
.ask-svc-tile:hover .ask-icon-tile { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ask-svc-tile__foot { margin-top: auto; }
.ask-svc-tile .ask-card-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-svc-head { position: static; } }

/* Why ASK */
.ask-why-visual { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.ask-site .ask-why-layer { position: absolute !important; inset: 0; width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.ask-why-layer > .elementor-widget-container { height: 100%; }
.ask-why-art { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.ask-why-art > svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ask-why-chips { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; align-content: center; justify-items: start; gap: 14px; padding: 40px; }
.ask-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 18px 14px 14px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); color: var(--ask-deep);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); font: 600 14.5px/1.3 var(--ask-font);
}
.ask-chip small { display: block; font: 500 12px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.ask-chip__icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); font-size: 19px; flex: none; }
.ask-chip:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 56px; }
.ask-chip:nth-child(3) { margin-left: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-why-chips { padding: 24px; gap: 12px; }
  .ask-chip { padding: 12px 14px 12px 12px; font-size: 14px; }
  .ask-chip:nth-child(2) { margin-left: 20px; }
  .ask-chip:nth-child(3) { margin-left: 8px; }
  .ask-post__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
.ask-chip__state { margin-left: 10px; padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0,191,165,.14); color: #00715F; font: 600 11.5px/1 var(--ask-font); }
.ask-point__icon { font-size: 22px; color: var(--ask-teal); width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-point + .ask-point { border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }

/* How it works */
.ask-steps { position: relative; }
.ask-steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 32px; right: 32px; top: 31px; width: auto; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ask-accent), rgba(0,191,165,.15));
}
.ask-step { position: relative; }
.ask-step__num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-teal); font: 700 20px/1 var(--ask-font);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ask-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--ask-off);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-steps::before { left: 31px; right: auto; top: 32px; bottom: 32px; width: 1.5px; height: auto; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ask-accent), rgba(0,191,165,.15)); }
}

/* Calculator band */
.ask-calc-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.ask-calc-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: auto; right: -10%; top: -40%; width: 70%; height: 180%; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(0, 191, 165, .16), transparent 70%);
}
.ask-calc {
  font-family: var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-white);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.09), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .16); border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr); overflow: hidden;
}
.ask-calc__fields { padding: 32px; display: grid; gap: 22px; align-content: center; }
.ask-calc__field { display: grid; gap: 10px; align-content: start; }
.ask-calc__label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; font: 500 14px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-calc__label output { font: 600 15px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-white); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ask-calc__input-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.ask-calc__affix { position: absolute; font: 600 13px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); pointer-events: none; }
.ask-calc__affix--pre { left: 16px; }
.ask-calc__affix--post { right: 16px; }
/* Two-class selectors so Hello's input[type] reset (padding .5rem 1rem) cannot
   win and slide the value under the AED affix. */
.ask-calc .ask-calc__input {
  box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .22);
  background: rgba(5, 30, 32, .35); color: var(--ask-white);
  font: 600 17px/1 var(--ask-font); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; padding: 0 16px 0 62px;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-calc .ask-calc__input--post { padding: 0 44px 0 16px; }
.ask-calc__affix { z-index: 1; }
.ask-calc .ask-calc__input:hover { border-color: rgba(207, 228, 225, .4); }
.ask-calc .ask-calc__input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ask-mint-hi); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(96, 223, 199, .25); }
.ask-calc .ask-calc__input[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #FF9C8A; }
.ask-calc__range {
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 28px; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; margin: 0;
  --fill: 20%;
}
.ask-calc__range::-webkit-slider-runnable-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ask-accent) var(--fill), rgba(207,228,225,.2) var(--fill)); }
.ask-calc__range::-moz-range-track { height: 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(207,228,225,.2); }
.ask-calc__range::-moz-range-progress { height: 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-calc__range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: -8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ask-white); border: 3px solid var(--ask-accent); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .15s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-calc__range::-moz-range-thumb { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ask-white); border: 3px solid var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-calc__range:active::-webkit-slider-thumb { transform: scale(1.12); }
.ask-calc__range:focus-visible { box-shadow: none; }
.ask-calc__range:focus-visible::-webkit-slider-thumb { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(96,223,199,.45); }
.ask-calc__scale { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font: 500 12px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ask-calc__error { font: 500 13px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: #FFB4A6; min-height: 0; }
.ask-calc__error:empty { display: none; }
.ask-calc__result {
  padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,191,165,.16), rgba(0,191,165,.04));
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .14);
}
.ask-calc__kicker { font: 500 14px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep); margin: 0; }
.ask-calc__monthly { font: 700 clamp(34px, 3.3vw, 46px)/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 6px 0 0; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-calc__monthly span { font-size: .42em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); margin-right: .3em; vertical-align: .55em; }
.ask-calc__per { font: 500 13px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); margin: 6px 0 0; }
.ask-calc__rows { display: grid; gap: 0; margin: 0; }
.ask-calc__row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(207,228,225,.12); }
.ask-calc__row dt { font: 500 14px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-calc__row dd { margin: 0; font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-white); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; text-align: right; }
.ask-calc__bar { height: 8px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; background: rgba(207,228,225,.14); }
.ask-calc__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--ask-accent); transition: width .45s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-calc__bar i + i { background: var(--ask-mint-hi); opacity: .5; }
.ask-calc__legend { display: flex; gap: 18px; font: 500 12.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); }
.ask-calc__legend b { display: inline-block; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 6px; background: var(--ask-accent); vertical-align: 0; }
.ask-calc__legend span + span b { background: var(--ask-mint-hi); opacity: .5; }
.ask-calc__note { font: 400 12.5px/1.55 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); margin: auto 0 0; }
.ask-calc .ask-btn { align-self: flex-start; }
/* Full-page variant sits on a light page */
.ask-calc--full { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr); background: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-calc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ask-calc__result { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(207,228,225,.14); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-calc__fields, .ask-calc__result { padding: 22px; } }

/* FAQ — styles Elementor's native Accordion widget */
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item { border: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line) !important; }
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 4px !important; cursor: pointer; border: 0 !important;
  transition: color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon { order: 2; margin-left: auto; float: none !important; }
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-title { text-decoration: none; }
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content { border: 0 !important; padding: 0 56px 26px 4px !important; }
.ask-faq .elementor-accordion-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid !important; place-items: center; flex: none;
  background: var(--ask-mint); transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), transform .3s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-faq .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon { background: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-faq .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon svg,
.ask-faq .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon i { fill: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-white); }

/* Insights cards (output of [ask_latest_posts]) */
.ask-posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.ask-post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.ask-post__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); overflow: hidden; position: relative; background: var(--ask-mint); max-width: 100%; }
.ask-post__media img, .ask-post__media svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .8s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-post:hover .ask-post__media img, .ask-post:hover .ask-post__media svg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ask-post__meta { font: 500 13px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.ask-post__cat { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-post__title { font: 600 20px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); margin: 0; text-wrap: balance; transition: color .2s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-post:hover .ask-post__title { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-post__tag { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--ask-teal); font: 600 11.5px/1 var(--ask-font); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-posts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ask-posts > :nth-child(3) { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-posts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ask-posts > :nth-child(3) { display: flex; } }

/* Closing CTA panel */
.ask-cta { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.ask-site .ask-cta-art { position: absolute !important; inset: 0; z-index: -1; width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 !important; pointer-events: none; }
.ask-cta-art svg { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: auto; min-width: 60%; }
.ask-cta__phone .elementor-heading-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(207,228,225,.35); }
.ask-cta__phone .elementor-heading-title a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   5b. Service-page compositions (built by qa/build-pages.mjs)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Hero journey panel: replaces the three hero cards with one illustrated stage list */
.ask-hero-panel { width: 100%; }
.ask-journey {
  position: relative; padding: 26px 26px 22px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card); color: var(--ask-text);
}
.ask-journey__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-journey__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%);
}
.ask-journey__kicker { display: block; font: 600 11.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-journey__title { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font: 600 18px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-journey__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 8px 0 0; }
.ask-journey__step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 14px; align-items: start; padding: 12px 0; }
/* Rail between dots */
.ask-journey__step:not(:last-child)::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 38px; bottom: -10px; width: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--ask-accent), var(--ask-accent)) 0 0 / 100% 0 no-repeat, var(--ask-line);
}
.ask-journey__step.is-done::before { background-size: 100% 100%; }
.ask-journey__dot {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--ask-white); border: 2px solid var(--ask-line-strong); color: var(--ask-deep);
}
.ask-journey__step.is-done .ask-journey__dot { background: var(--ask-accent); border-color: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-journey__step.is-active .ask-journey__dot { border-color: var(--ask-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(0, 191, 165, .16); }
.ask-journey__step.is-active .ask-journey__dot::after { content: ""; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-journey__txt strong { display: block; font: 600 15.5px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-journey__txt small { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font: 400 13.5px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-journey__step:not(.is-done):not(.is-active) .ask-journey__txt strong { color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-journey__state { align-self: center; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .14); color: #00715F; font: 600 11.5px/1 var(--ask-font); }
.ask-journey__foot { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin: 10px 0 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 500 13.5px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-journey__foot .ask-svg { font-size: 18px; color: var(--ask-teal); }
/* Entrance: stages cascade in after the panel, the rail fills, the active dot breathes */
.ask-js .ask-journey .ask-journey__step { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 8px, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .6s var(--ask-ease), transform .6s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-js .ask-journey .ask-journey__step.is-done::before { background-size: 100% 0; }
.ask-js .ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step.is-done::before { background-size: 100% 100%; transition: background-size .7s var(--ask-ease-io); }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .45s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .75s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .9s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1.05s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(1)::before { transition-delay: .9s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step:nth-child(2)::before { transition-delay: 1.5s; }
.ask-journey.is-in .ask-journey__step.is-active .ask-journey__dot { animation: ask-breathe 2.8s var(--ask-ease-io) 2s infinite; }
@keyframes ask-breathe { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(0, 191, 165, .06); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-journey { padding: 20px 18px 16px; }
  .ask-journey__step { gap: 12px; padding: 9px 0; }
  .ask-journey__txt small { display: none; }
  .ask-journey__step:not(:last-child)::before { top: 34px; }
}

/* Editorial index: sticky intro + numbered rows */
.ask-index__intro { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 32px); align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-index__row { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-index__row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-index__row::before { /* accent rule grows along the top border on hover */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: auto; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--ask-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-index__num {
  display: block; width: 56px; font: 500 15px/1.6 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ask-teal);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; transition: color .3s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-index__tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); color: var(--ask-teal); font: 600 12.5px/1 var(--ask-font);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-index__row:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .ask-index__row:hover .ask-index__num { color: #00806E; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-index__intro { position: static; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-index__num { width: 34px; font-size: 14px; } }

/* Matrix: hairline grid of items with a closing note */
.ask-matrix { border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); border-left: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-matrix__cell { border-right: 1px solid var(--ask-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); transition: background-color .35s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-matrix__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); transition: background-color .35s var(--ask-ease), color .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-matrix__cell:hover { background: var(--ask-off); }
  .ask-matrix__cell:hover .ask-matrix__icon { background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); }
}
.ask-matrix__note {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-text); font: 500 15px/1.6 var(--ask-font);
}
.ask-matrix__note .ask-svg { font-size: 20px; color: var(--ask-teal); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Anchored sections clear the fixed header */
.ask-site .e-con[id] { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 16px); }

/* Hero panels on the other service pages share the journey panel's glass surface */
.ask-flow, .ask-purpose, .ask-loanstack {
  position: relative; padding: 26px 26px 22px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card); color: var(--ask-text);
}
.ask-panel-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-panel-head__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%);
}
.ask-panel-head__kicker { display: block; font: 600 11.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-panel-head__title { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font: 600 18px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-panel-foot { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin: 14px 0 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 500 13.5px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-panel-foot .ask-svg { font-size: 18px; color: var(--ask-teal); flex: none; }
.ask-panel-foot a { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: .2em; }

/* Working capital: cash-flow chart */
.ask-flow__chart { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin-top: 16px; overflow: visible; }
.ask-flow__base { stroke: var(--ask-line-strong); stroke-width: 1; }
.ask-flow__bar.is-out { fill: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-flow__bar.is-in { fill: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-flow__gap { fill: rgba(0, 191, 165, .07); stroke: #00A58E; stroke-width: 1; stroke-dasharray: 4 4; }
.ask-flow__gap-label { font: 600 10.5px var(--ask-font); fill: #00715F; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.ask-flow__chart text:not(.ask-flow__gap-label) { font: 500 9px var(--ask-font); fill: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-flow__legend { list-style: none; margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; font: 500 12.5px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-flow__legend li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ask-flow__legend span { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 3px; flex: none; }
.ask-flow__legend .is-out { background: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-flow__legend .is-in { background: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-flow__legend .is-gap { background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .12); border: 1px dashed #00A58E; }
.ask-flow__bar { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
.ask-js .ask-flow .ask-flow__bar { transform: scaleY(0); }
.ask-js .ask-flow.is-in .ask-flow__bar { transform: none; transition: transform .7s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: calc(.55s + var(--i) * 90ms); }
.ask-js .ask-flow .ask-flow__gap, .ask-js .ask-flow .ask-flow__gap-label { opacity: 0; }
.ask-js .ask-flow.is-in .ask-flow__gap, .ask-js .ask-flow.is-in .ask-flow__gap-label { opacity: 1; transition: opacity .6s var(--ask-ease) 1.4s; }

/* Personal loans: purpose chooser */
.ask-purpose__list { list-style: none; margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.ask-purpose-pick {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 14px 10px 10px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none;
  font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), border-color .25s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-purpose-pick > span:nth-child(2) { flex: 1; }
.ask-purpose-pick__icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-purpose-pick > .ask-svg { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ask-teal); transition: transform .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-purpose-pick:hover, .ask-purpose-pick:focus-visible { color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-purpose-pick:hover { background: var(--ask-mint); border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, .35); }
  .ask-purpose-pick:hover .ask-purpose-pick__icon { background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); }
  .ask-purpose-pick:hover > .ask-svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
}
.ask-js .ask-purpose .ask-purpose__list li { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(12px, 0, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .5s var(--ask-ease), transform .5s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .45s; }
.ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .55s; }
.ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .65s; }
.ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .75s; }
.ask-purpose.is-in .ask-purpose__list li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .85s; }

/* Restructuring: fanned loan cards merging into one picture */
.ask-loanstack__cards { list-style: none; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.ask-loanstack__card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -18px rgba(13, 52, 55, .45);
  transform: translateX(calc(var(--i) * 14px)) rotate(calc((var(--i) - 1) * -1.2deg));
  transition: transform .6s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-loanstack:hover .ask-loanstack__card { transform: none; }
.ask-loanstack__icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-loanstack__txt strong { display: block; font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-loanstack__txt small { display: block; font: 400 13px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-loanstack__due { padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 600 12px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); white-space: nowrap; }
.ask-loanstack__merge { display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px; }
.ask-loanstack__line { width: 2px; height: 26px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--ask-line-strong), var(--ask-accent)); }
.ask-loanstack__one { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .12); color: #00715F; font: 600 13.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); }
.ask-loanstack__one .ask-svg { font-size: 16px; }
.ask-js .ask-loanstack .ask-loanstack__card { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-loanstack.is-in .ask-loanstack__card { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(calc(var(--i) * 14px)) rotate(calc((var(--i) - 1) * -1.2deg)); transition: opacity .5s var(--ask-ease), transform .7s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: calc(.45s + var(--i) * 120ms); }
.ask-js .ask-loanstack.is-in:hover .ask-loanstack__card { transform: none; transition-delay: 0ms; }
.ask-js .ask-loanstack .ask-loanstack__merge { opacity: 0; }
.ask-js .ask-loanstack.is-in .ask-loanstack__merge { opacity: 1; transition: opacity .6s var(--ask-ease) 1.1s; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-flow, .ask-purpose, .ask-loanstack { padding: 20px 18px 16px; }
  .ask-loanstack__card, .ask-js .ask-loanstack.is-in .ask-loanstack__card { transform: none; }
}

/* Working capital: funding-gap cycle on deep teal */
.ask-cycle__stage { position: relative; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); border: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .14); }
.ask-cycle__stage.is-gap { background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .07); border-color: rgba(96, 223, 199, .28); }
.ask-cycle__marker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; width: 100%; }
.ask-cycle__num { font: 600 13px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-cycle__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 21px; color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-cycle__marker::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(207, 228, 225, .45) 0 6px, transparent 6px 11px); }
.ask-cycle__stage:last-child .ask-cycle__marker::after { display: none; }
.ask-cycle__bracket {
  position: relative; width: calc((100% + 20px) * var(--span) / var(--of) - 20px); height: 34px; margin-top: -24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(96, 223, 199, .55); border-top: 0; border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
}
.ask-cycle__bracket span {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 50%); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(96, 223, 199, .55); color: var(--ask-mint-hi); font: 600 13.5px/1 var(--ask-font);
}
.ask-cycle__bracket .ask-svg { font-size: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-cycle__marker::after { display: none; }
  .ask-cycle__bracket { width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0; border: 0; }
  .ask-cycle__bracket span { position: static; transform: none; }
}

/* Working capital: company profiles */
.ask-profile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -20px rgba(13, 52, 55, .22); transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-profile::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ask-teal), var(--ask-accent)); transform: scaleX(.18); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-profile__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 23px; color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); }
.ask-site .ask-profile__foot { margin-top: auto; }
.ask-profile__need { margin: 6px 0 0; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 600 14px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-profile__need span { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font: 600 11px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-profile:hover, .ask-js .ask-profile.ask-reveal.is-in:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -23px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35); transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .ask-profile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* Shared icon + text row */
.ask-factor__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 21px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }

/* Personal loans: purpose rows */
.ask-purpose-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-purpose-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-purpose-row__icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 28px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F2FBF8 0%, #D9F1EA 100%); transition: background .35s var(--ask-ease), color .35s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-purpose-row__kicker { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-purpose-row:hover .ask-purpose-row__icon { color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); } }
.ask-consider { border-radius: 16px; background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-consider__label { margin: 0 0 10px; font: 600 11.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-consider__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.ask-consider__list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font: 500 14.5px/1.5 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-consider__list .ask-svg { font-size: 17px; color: #00806E; margin-top: 2px; }
.ask-purpose-row:target .ask-consider { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--ask-accent); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-purpose-row__label .elementor-widget-container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; } .ask-purpose-row__kicker { margin-top: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-purpose-row__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 12px; } }

/* Personal loans: illustrative budget bar */
.ask-budget { margin: 0; padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-budget__cap { display: block; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ask-budget__title { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font: 600 20px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-budget__bar { display: flex; gap: 4px; height: 58px; }
.ask-budget__seg { flex: 0 0 calc(var(--w) - 3px); border-radius: 10px; transform-origin: left; }
.ask-budget__seg.is-living, .ask-budget__dot.is-living { background: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-budget__seg.is-existing, .ask-budget__dot.is-existing { background: #6C8C90; }
.ask-budget__seg.is-new, .ask-budget__dot.is-new { background: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-budget__seg.is-buffer, .ask-budget__dot.is-buffer { background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #D9F1EA 0 6px, #C2E9DE 6px 12px); }
.ask-budget__seg.is-new { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 191, 165, .18); }
.ask-budget__key { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 18px; font: 500 14px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-budget__key li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ask-budget__dot { width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 4px; flex: none; }
.ask-budget__note { margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 400 13.5px/1.55 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-js .ask-budget .ask-budget__seg { transform: scaleX(0); }
.ask-js .ask-budget.is-in .ask-budget__seg { transform: none; transition: transform .8s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: calc(.25s + var(--i) * 140ms); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-budget { padding: 22px 18px; } .ask-budget__bar { height: 44px; } .ask-budget__key { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Restructuring: before / after */
.ask-compare__card { border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); }
.ask-compare__card.is-before { background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-compare__card.is-after { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 75%); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(13, 52, 55, .7); }
.ask-compare__tag { display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font: 600 12px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--ask-off); color: var(--ask-muted); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.is-after .ask-compare__tag { background: rgba(96, 223, 199, .14); color: var(--ask-mint-hi); border-color: rgba(96, 223, 199, .3); }
.ask-compare__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.ask-compare__list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.is-after .ask-compare__list li { border-top-color: rgba(207, 228, 225, .14); }
.ask-compare__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ask-muted); background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.is-after .ask-compare__icon { color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-mint-hi); border-color: transparent; }
.ask-compare__list strong { display: block; font: 600 16px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-compare__list small { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font: 400 14px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.is-after .ask-compare__list strong { color: var(--ask-white); }
.is-after .ask-compare__list small { color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-site .ask-compare__mid { width: 72px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 1; }
.ask-compare__arrow { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--ask-white), 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(0, 120, 104, .6); }
.ask-js .is-after.ask-reveal .ask-compare__list li { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(10px, 0, 0); }
.ask-js .is-after.ask-reveal.is-in .ask-compare__list li { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .5s var(--ask-ease), transform .5s var(--ask-ease); }
.is-after.is-in .ask-compare__list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.is-after.is-in .ask-compare__list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.is-after.is-in .ask-compare__list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .36s; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-site .ask-compare__mid { width: 100%; height: 64px; }
  .ask-compare__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}
.ask-weigh__item { border-radius: 16px; background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }

/* Restructuring: alternating timeline */
.ask-tl { position: relative; }
.ask-tl::before { /* centre line (Elementor uses .e-con::before, so all four edges are set) */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; left: calc(50% - 1px); right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--ask-line-strong), var(--ask-accent) 60%, var(--ask-line-strong)); border-radius: 2px;
}
.ask-tl__step { position: relative; width: calc(50% - 48px); border-radius: 18px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -22px rgba(13, 52, 55, .3); }
.ask-tl__step.is-left { align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-tl__step.is-right { align-self: flex-end; }
.ask-site .ask-tl__label, .ask-site .ask-tl__label > .elementor-widget-container { position: static; }
.ask-tl__marker {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font: 600 16px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-white); border: 2px solid var(--ask-line-strong);
  transition: background-color .5s var(--ask-ease), color .5s var(--ask-ease), border-color .5s var(--ask-ease);
}
.is-left .ask-tl__marker { right: -71px; }
.is-right .ask-tl__marker { left: -71px; }
.ask-tl__step.is-in .ask-tl__marker, .ask-tl__step:not(.ask-reveal) .ask-tl__marker { background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); border-color: var(--ask-teal); transition-delay: .3s; }
.ask-tl__kicker { display: block; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-tl::before { left: 21px; }
  .ask-tl__step, .ask-tl__step.is-left, .ask-tl__step.is-right { width: auto; align-self: stretch; margin-left: 60px; }
  .is-left .ask-tl__marker, .is-right .ask-tl__marker { left: -61px; right: auto; top: 20px; }
}

/* Services: tabbed finder in the hero */
.ask-finder__tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; margin-top: 16px; padding: 4px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-finder__tab, .ask-finder__tab:is(:hover, :focus) {
  padding: 10px 12px; border: 0; border-radius: 9px; background: transparent; color: var(--ask-muted);
  font: 600 14px/1.2 var(--ask-font); white-space: normal; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ask-ease);
}
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-finder__tab:hover { color: var(--ask-deep); } }
.ask-finder__tab[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35); }
.ask-finder__panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.ask-finder__panel .ask-purpose__list { margin-top: 12px; }
.ask-finder__panel:not(:first-of-type):not([hidden]) { margin-top: 6px; } /* both panels visible without JS */

/* About: fact sheet in the hero */
.ask-factsheet__list { list-style: none; margin: 8px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.ask-factsheet__list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: start; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-factsheet__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ask-factsheet__icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-factsheet__list small { display: block; font: 600 11px/1.3 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-factsheet__list strong { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font: 600 15px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-js .ask-factsheet .ask-factsheet__list li { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 8px, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-factsheet.is-in .ask-factsheet__list li { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .5s var(--ask-ease), transform .5s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-factsheet.is-in .ask-factsheet__list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.ask-factsheet.is-in .ask-factsheet__list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.ask-factsheet.is-in .ask-factsheet__list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.ask-factsheet.is-in .ask-factsheet__list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .45s; }

/* Services: alternating showcase */
.ask-showcase__art {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--ask-r-xl);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(0, 191, 165, .28) 0%, rgba(13, 52, 55, 0) 55%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 75%);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -36px rgba(13, 52, 55, .7);
}
.ask-showcase__art.is-alt { background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 20% 90%, rgba(96, 223, 199, .5) 0%, rgba(234, 246, 242, 0) 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, #F2FBF8 0%, #D4EFE7 100%); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ask-line), 0 24px 50px -36px rgba(13, 52, 55, .5); }
.ask-showcase__rings { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 120%; aspect-ratio: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%;
  background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle, rgba(207, 228, 225, .12) 0 1px, transparent 1px 44px); transition: transform 1.2s var(--ask-ease); }
.is-alt .ask-showcase__rings { background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 74, 85, .1) 0 1px, transparent 1px 44px); }
.ask-showcase__icon { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 112px; height: 112px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 28px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 52px;
  color: var(--ask-deep); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card); transition: transform .6s var(--ask-ease); }
.is-alt .ask-showcase__icon { color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); }
.ask-showcase__num { position: absolute; left: 28px; bottom: 22px; font: 600 15px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.is-alt .ask-showcase__num { color: var(--ask-teal); }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-showcase__row:hover .ask-showcase__rings { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06); }
  .ask-showcase__row:hover .ask-showcase__icon { transform: translate(-50%, -54%); }
}
.ask-showcase__kicker { margin: 0; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-showcase__uses { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 6px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ask-showcase__uses li { padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 500 13.5px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-showcase__art { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-showcase__icon { width: 84px; height: 84px; font-size: 40px; border-radius: 22px; } .ask-showcase__art { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; } }

/* Services: comparison table */
.ask-table { position: relative; /* contains the visually-hidden cell labels inside the scroller */ overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -24px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35); }
.ask-table table { width: 100%; min-width: 560px; margin: 0; border-collapse: collapse; font: 500 15px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-table tbody > tr:nth-child(odd) > td, .ask-table tbody > tr:nth-child(odd) > th, .ask-table tbody tr:hover > td, .ask-table tbody tr:hover > th { background: transparent; } /* Hello reset zebra */
.ask-table th, .ask-table td { padding: 18px 22px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-table thead th { font: 600 12px/1.3 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); background: var(--ask-off); }
.ask-table thead th:not(.is-first), .ask-table td:not(:last-child) { text-align: center; }
.ask-table tbody tr:last-child > * { border-bottom: 0; }
.ask-table tbody th a { color: var(--ask-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) 0 100% / 0 1px no-repeat; transition: background-size .3s var(--ask-ease), color .2s; }
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-table tbody th a:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); background-size: 100% 1px; } .ask-table tbody tr:hover > * { background: #FBFDFC; } }
.ask-table__yes { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-table__no { color: var(--ask-muted); }
/* Phones: each row becomes a labelled card */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-table { overflow: visible; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; }
  .ask-table table { min-width: 0; }
  .ask-table thead { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
  .ask-table tbody, .ask-table tr, .ask-table th, .ask-table td { display: block; }
  .ask-table tbody { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .ask-table tr { padding: 6px 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
  .ask-table th, .ask-table td { padding: 12px 0; }
  .ask-table tbody th { font-size: 16.5px; }
  .ask-table td, .ask-table td:not(:last-child) { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; text-align: right; }
  .ask-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); font: 600 11.5px/1.3 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); text-align: left; }
  .ask-table tbody tr:last-child > * { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
  .ask-table tbody tr > :last-child, .ask-table tbody tr:last-child > :last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* About: statement */
.ask-statement { max-width: 900px; }
.ask-statement__kicker { margin: 0; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-statement__point { border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-statement__point.is-limit .ask-factor__icon { color: var(--ask-white); background: var(--ask-teal); }

/* Related services: tiles share .ask-svc-grid styling; full-width row */
.ask-related .ask-svc-tile { min-height: 100%; }

/* Contact / FAQ hero: picks with a detail line */
.ask-pick2 { padding-block: 12px; }
.ask-pick2 strong { display: block; font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-pick2 small { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font: 500 13px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }

/* Calculator hero: worked example */
.ask-formula__rows { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.ask-formula__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 10px; align-items: baseline; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-formula__op { font: 600 18px/1 var(--ask-font); color: #00806E; text-align: center; }
.ask-formula__k { font: 500 14.5px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-formula__v { font: 600 15px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.ask-formula__row.is-sub { border-bottom-style: solid; }
.ask-formula__row.is-sub .ask-formula__k { color: var(--ask-deep); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-formula__row.is-result { margin-top: 10px; padding: 14px 14px; border: 0; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 100%); }
.ask-formula__row.is-result .ask-formula__op { color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-formula__row.is-result .ask-formula__k { color: var(--ask-on-deep); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-formula__row.is-result .ask-formula__v { color: var(--ask-white); font-size: 20px; }
.ask-js .ask-formula .ask-formula__row { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 8px, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .5s var(--ask-ease), transform .5s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .45s; }
.ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .75s; }
.ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .9s; }
.ask-formula.is-in .ask-formula__row:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1.15s; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-formula__k { font-size: 13.5px; } .ask-formula__row.is-result .ask-formula__v { font-size: 18px; } }

/* Contact: channel cards */
.ask-channel { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -20px rgba(13, 52, 55, .22); transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease), border-color .35s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-channel.is-featured { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #F2FBF8 0%, var(--ask-white) 60%); border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, .45); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 191, 165, .2), 0 20px 40px -28px rgba(0, 120, 104, .5); }
.ask-channel__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.ask-channel__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 25px; color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); }
.is-featured .ask-channel__icon { color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-channel__badge { padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .14); color: #00715F; font: 600 12px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ask-channel__best { margin: -4px 0 0; font: 600 14.5px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-channel__best span { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font: 600 11px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-site .ask-channel__foot { margin-top: auto; }
.ask-channel__detail { margin: 4px 0 0; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 600 14.5px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-channel:hover, .ask-js .ask-channel.ask-reveal.is-in:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -26px rgba(13, 52, 55, .4); transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: 0ms; }
}

/* Contact: before your first conversation */
.ask-prep { border-radius: 20px; }
.ask-prep.is-tell { background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-prep.is-hold { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 80%); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -32px rgba(13, 52, 55, .7); }
.ask-prep__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 22px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }
.is-hold .ask-prep__icon { color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-prep__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.ask-prep__list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 10px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 500 15.5px/1.5 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-prep__list .ask-svg { flex: none; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 2px; color: #00806E; }
.is-hold .ask-prep__list li { color: var(--ask-on-deep); border-top-color: rgba(207, 228, 225, .16); }
.is-hold .ask-prep__list .ask-svg { color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-prep-pair > .ask-prep { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; }

/* Contact: illustrative office map */
.ask-map { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--ask-r-xl); background: #E3F1EC; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ask-line), 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(13, 52, 55, .6); }
.ask-map__svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ask-map__block { fill: #D3EAE2; }
.ask-map__road { fill: none; stroke: var(--ask-white); stroke-width: 9; stroke-linecap: round; }
.ask-map__road.is-major { stroke-width: 16; }
.ask-map__road.is-minor { stroke-width: 6; }
.ask-map__route { fill: none; stroke: var(--ask-accent); stroke-width: 4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 2 9; }
.ask-map__pin path { fill: var(--ask-teal); filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 6px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35)); }
.ask-map__pin circle { fill: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-map__pulse { fill: rgba(0, 191, 165, .35); transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.ask-map__label { position: absolute; transform: translate(26px, -64px); padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ask-white); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card); white-space: nowrap; }
.ask-map__label strong { display: block; font: 600 14px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-map__label small { display: block; font: 500 12.5px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-map__note { position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 14px; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); font: 500 11.5px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-js .ask-map .ask-map__route { stroke-dashoffset: 400; }
.ask-js .ask-map.is-in .ask-map__route { animation: ask-route 2.4s var(--ask-ease) .4s forwards; }
.ask-map.is-in .ask-map__pulse { animation: ask-pulse 2.6s var(--ask-ease-io) 1.6s infinite; }
@keyframes ask-route { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes ask-pulse { 0% { transform: scale(.6); opacity: .9; } 100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; } }
/* Stacked layouts size the column from its content, where an aspect-ratio box can collapse: use a fixed height */
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-map { aspect-ratio: auto; height: clamp(280px, 56vw, 460px); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-map__label { transform: translate(-50%, -112px); } }

/* FAQ hub: sticky search and topics beside grouped questions */
.ask-faqhub__aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 32px); align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-faqhub__tools { padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -24px rgba(13, 52, 55, .35); }
.ask-faqhub__label { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-faqhub__field { position: relative; }
.ask-faqhub__field > .ask-svg { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 19px; color: var(--ask-teal); pointer-events: none; }
.ask-faqhub .ask-faqhub__input { width: 100%; min-height: 48px; margin: 0; padding: 12px 14px 12px 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); background: var(--ask-off); color: var(--ask-deep); font: 500 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); transition: border-color .2s, background-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.ask-faqhub .ask-faqhub__input::placeholder { color: #6B7E81; }
.ask-faqhub .ask-faqhub__input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 74, 85, .18); }
.ask-faqhub__count { margin: 10px 0 0; font: 500 13px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-faqhub__nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 16px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.ask-faqhub__nav a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 10px; color: var(--ask-text); text-decoration: none; font: 600 14.5px/1.3 var(--ask-font); transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-faqhub__nav a > span:nth-child(2) { flex: 1; }
.ask-faqhub__nav small { min-width: 26px; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); text-align: center; font: 600 12px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-faqhub__navicon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-faqhub__nav a:hover { color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (hover: hover) { .ask-faqhub__nav a:hover { background: var(--ask-off); } }
.ask-faqhub__nav a[aria-current="true"] { background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-faqhub__nav a[aria-current="true"] .ask-faqhub__navicon { color: var(--ask-white); background: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-faqhub__kicker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-faqhub__gicon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ask-white); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1A6370 0%, var(--ask-teal) 100%); }
.ask-faqhub__group { padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-site .ask-faqhub__group[hidden], .ask-faqhub .elementor-accordion-item[hidden] { display: none; }
.ask-faqhub__empty { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px dashed var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-faqhub__empty[hidden] { display: none; }
.ask-faqhub__empty p { margin: 0; font: 500 15px/1.6 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-faqhub__empty strong { color: var(--ask-deep); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-faqhub__aside { position: static; }
  .ask-faqhub__nav ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .ask-faqhub__nav a { padding: 7px 12px 7px 7px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-white); }
  .ask-faqhub__navicon { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-faqhub__tools { padding: 18px; } .ask-faqhub__nav small { display: none; } }

/* Contact: consultation form section (the form itself is styled by the ask-enquiries plugin) */
.ask-enquiry__intro { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 32px); align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-enq-next { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.ask-enq-next li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-enq-next__num { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 600 14px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-mint); }
.ask-enq-next strong { display: block; font: 600 16px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-enq-next small { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font: 400 14.5px/1.55 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ask-enquiry__intro { position: static; } }

/* Legal pages */
.ask-legal-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ask-legal-hero::before { /* faint grid texture (all edges set: Elementor uses .e-con::before) */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: auto; height: auto; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 191, 165, .18) 0%, rgba(13, 52, 55, 0) 60%), repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(207, 228, 225, .05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 72px);
}
.ask-legal-hero > .e-con-inner { position: relative; }
.ask-legal-hero__kicker { margin: 0; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-legal-hero__meta { list-style: none; margin: 8px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ask-legal-hero__meta li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(207, 228, 225, .22); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); font: 600 13.5px/1.2 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-legal-hero__meta span { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ask-on-deep-muted); }
.ask-legal-hero__meta li.is-draft { border-color: rgba(96, 223, 199, .55); background: rgba(96, 223, 199, .12); color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-legal__aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--ask-header-h-scrolled) + 32px); align-self: flex-start; }
.ask-legal-toc__label { margin: 0 0 12px; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-legal-toc ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-legal-toc a { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-left: -1px; padding: 8px 0 8px 16px; border-left: 2px solid transparent; color: var(--ask-muted); text-decoration: none; font: 500 14.5px/1.4 var(--ask-font); transition: color .2s var(--ask-ease), border-color .2s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-legal-toc a span { flex: none; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-legal-toc a:hover { color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-legal-toc a[aria-current="true"] { color: var(--ask-deep); font-weight: 600; border-left-color: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-legal { max-width: 820px; }
.ask-legal-draft { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 16px; background: #FFF8E6; border: 1px solid #F2D58A; }
.ask-legal-draft .ask-svg { flex: none; font-size: 22px; color: #7A5A00; margin-top: 2px; }
.ask-legal-draft strong { display: block; font: 600 15.5px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: #5C4300; }
.ask-legal-draft p { margin: 4px 0 0; font: 500 14.5px/1.6 var(--ask-font); color: #5C4300; }
.ask-legal__part { padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-legal__num { display: inline-block; min-width: 2.2em; color: #00806E; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ask-legal__body h3 { margin: 22px 0 8px; font: 600 18px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-legal__body p, .ask-legal__body li { margin: 0 0 12px; }
.ask-legal__body ul { margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 1.2em; }
.ask-legal__body li::marker { color: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-legal__body a { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: .2em; }
.ask-legal-todo { padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: #FFF1C2; color: #5C4300; font-weight: 600; box-decoration-break: clone; -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-legal__aside { position: static; }
  .ask-legal-toc ol { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-legal-toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Analytics consent banner (rendered only when a GA4 ID is configured) */
.ask-consent { position: fixed; left: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 900; max-width: 420px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-card); font: 500 14.5px/1.55 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-consent[hidden] { display: none; }
.ask-consent p { margin: 0; }
.ask-consent a { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.ask-consent__actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.ask-consent .ask-consent__btn, .ask-consent .ask-consent__btn:is(:hover, :focus) { min-height: 44px; padding: 0 18px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); font: 600 14px/1 var(--ask-font); cursor: pointer; }
.ask-consent .ask-consent__btn.is-primary { background: var(--ask-deep); border-color: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-consent { left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: calc(84px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); max-width: none; } }

/* Calculator: included / not included */
.ask-inout { border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); }
.ask-inout.is-in { background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, .4); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -32px rgba(0, 120, 104, .45); }
.ask-inout.is-out { background: var(--ask-off); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-inout__tag { display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 0; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font: 600 12px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.is-in .ask-inout__tag { background: rgba(0, 191, 165, .14); color: #00715F; }
.is-out .ask-inout__tag { background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-muted); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-inout__tag .ask-svg { font-size: 15px; }
.ask-inout__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; }
.ask-inout__list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 24px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-inout__list .ask-svg { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 1px; }
.is-in .ask-inout__list .ask-svg { color: #00806E; }
.is-out .ask-inout__list .ask-svg { color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-inout__list strong { display: block; font: 600 16px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-inout__list small { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font: 400 14.5px/1.5 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }

/* Calculator: tips */
.ask-tip { border-radius: 20px; background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-tip__num { display: block; font: 600 44px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-site .ask-tip__foot { margin-top: auto; }
.ask-tip__try { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: baseline; margin: 6px 0 0; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ask-mint); font: 500 14px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-tip__try span { flex: none; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-white); font: 600 11px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Footer (theme template-parts/footer.php)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-footer { background: var(--ask-off); border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); color: var(--ask-text); font-family: var(--ask-font); }
.ask-footer__inner { max-width: calc(var(--ask-max) + 96px); margin: 0 auto; padding: 88px 48px 0; }
.ask-footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 48px; }
.ask-footer__brand img { width: 188px; height: auto; display: block; }
.ask-footer .ask-footer__statement { font: 400 15px/1.7 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); margin: 22px 0 24px; max-width: 34ch; }
.ask-footer__contact { display: grid; gap: 12px; font: 500 14.5px/1.5 var(--ask-font); }
.ask-footer__contact a, .ask-footer__contact span { display: inline-flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.ask-footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-footer__contact .ask-svg { font-size: 18px; color: var(--ask-teal); margin-top: 2px; }
.ask-footer .ask-footer__heading { font: 600 13px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-teal); margin: 6px 0 20px; }
.ask-footer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.ask-footer__list a { font: 500 14.5px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-text); text-decoration: none; background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) 0 100% / 0 1px no-repeat; transition: background-size .3s var(--ask-ease), color .2s; }
.ask-footer__list a:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); background-size: 100% 1px; }
.ask-footer__caveat { margin: 64px 0 0; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-footer .ask-footer__caveat p { margin: 0; font: 400 13px/1.65 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); max-width: 980px; }
.ask-footer__bar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 22px 0 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); font: 500 13px/1.4 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-footer__bar a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.ask-footer__bar a:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
@media (max-width: 1159px) { .ask-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } .ask-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-footer__inner { padding: 64px max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px)) calc(88px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); }
  .ask-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 24px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. WhatsApp float (desktop) + mobile action bar
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)); bottom: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); z-index: 800;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 28px;
  background: var(--ask-accent); color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(0, 120, 104, .65);
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(.9); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ask-ease), opacity .4s var(--ask-ease), background-color .2s;
}
.ask-wa-float.is-visible { transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.ask-wa-float:hover { background: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-wa-float__label {
  position: absolute; right: calc(100% + 12px); top: 50%; transform: translate(6px, -50%); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white);
  font: 600 13px/1 var(--ask-font); transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-wa-float:hover .ask-wa-float__label, .ask-wa-float:focus-visible .ask-wa-float__label { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, -50%); }
.ask-actionbar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-wa-float { display: none; }
  .ask-actionbar {
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 850; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)) calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(150%); backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(150%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: 0 -12px 30px -20px rgba(13,52,55,.4);
    transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform .4s var(--ask-ease);
  }
  .ask-actionbar.is-visible { transform: none; }
  .ask-actionbar a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
    font: 600 14.5px/1 var(--ask-font); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ask-deep); background: var(--ask-mint);
  }
  .ask-actionbar a .ask-svg { font-size: 19px; }
  .ask-actionbar a.is-primary { background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Motion
   Hidden states apply only after ask.js adds .ask-js to <html>, so the page
   is complete without JavaScript and inside the Elementor editor.
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ask-js .ask-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 22px, 0); }
.ask-js .ask-reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ask-ease), transform .9s var(--ask-ease);
  transition-delay: var(--ask-delay, 0ms);
}
.ask-js .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal { transform: translate3d(24px, 18px, 0) rotateY(-6deg); }
.ask-js .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal.is-in { transform: none; transition: opacity .9s var(--ask-ease), transform 1.1s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: var(--ask-delay, 0ms); }
.ask-js .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal.is-in:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); transition: transform .35s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ask-ease); transition-delay: 0ms; }
/* Hero entrance runs in CSS from first paint instead of waiting for ask.js, so the headline
   (the page's Largest Contentful Paint) is visible immediately. The headline only rises; it never
   starts transparent. "backwards" fill leaves hover transforms on the glass cards untouched. */
/* Not gated on .ask-js: adding that class later must not restart the animation. */
.ask-hero .ask-reveal { animation: ask-hero-in .9s var(--ask-ease) .15s backwards; }
/* Headline and lead text are the usual LCP elements: they rise but never start transparent. */
.ask-hero .ask-reveal:has(h1), .ask-hero .elementor-widget-text-editor.ask-reveal { animation-name: ask-hero-rise; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ask-hero .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal:nth-child(1), .ask-hero .ask-hero-panel .ask-reveal { animation-delay: .3s; }
.ask-hero .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.ask-hero .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .5s; }
/* ...and the JS-driven hidden state never applies inside the hero. */
.ask-js .ask-hero .ask-reveal, .ask-js .ask-hero .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@keyframes ask-hero-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 18px, 0); } }
@keyframes ask-hero-rise { from { transform: translate3d(0, 14px, 0); } }
.elementor-editor-active .ask-reveal, .elementor-editor-preview .ask-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

@keyframes ask-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes ask-drift { from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); } to { transform: translate3d(-1.2%, -1.5%, 0); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ask-js .ask-reveal, .ask-js .ask-glass-card.ask-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .ask-hero .ask-reveal { animation: none !important; }
  .ask-js .ask-ribbon-line { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; animation: none !important; }
  .ask-scene__drift { animation: none !important; }
  .ask-header, .ask-logo img, .ask-glass-card, .ask-svc-tile, .ask-nav__panel, .ask-drawer { transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .ask-glass-card:hover { transform: none; }
  .ask-js .ask-journey .ask-journey__step { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .ask-js .ask-journey .ask-journey__step.is-done::before { background-size: 100% 100%; transition: none; }
  .ask-journey__dot { animation: none !important; }
  .ask-js :is(.ask-flow__bar, .ask-flow__gap, .ask-flow__gap-label, .ask-purpose__list li, .ask-loanstack__card, .ask-loanstack__merge, .ask-budget__seg, .ask-compare__list li, .ask-factsheet__list li, .ask-formula__row) { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .ask-loanstack__card, .ask-tl__marker, .ask-profile, .ask-channel { transition: none !important; }
  .ask-js .ask-map__route { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; animation: none !important; }
  .ask-map__pulse { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Insights section hides itself for visitors until a post is published */
.ask-insights:not(:has(.ask-post)) { display: none; }
.elementor-editor-active .ask-insights { display: flex !important; }

/* =====================================================================
   ASK application page template (page-templates/ask-app.php):
   calculator, apply, portal and contact pages whose body is a shortcode.
   ===================================================================== */
.ask-app-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 0%, rgba(0, 191, 165, .22) 0%, rgba(13, 52, 55, 0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 70%);
  color: var(--ask-on-deep);
  padding: 96px 24px 80px;
}
.ask-app-hero__inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ask-app-hero__kicker { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-site .ask-app-hero__title { margin: 0; max-width: 880px; font-size: 52px; line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-app-hero__lead { margin: 20px 0 0; max-width: 700px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-app-body { background: var(--ask-off); padding: 8px 0 0; }
.ask-app-body > .ask-calc--full { max-width: 1180px; margin: 56px auto; }
.ask-app-body > p, .ask-app-body > h2, .ask-app-body > ul { max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.ask-app-body > p:last-child { padding-bottom: 72px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-app-hero { padding: 80px 24px 64px; }
  .ask-site .ask-app-hero__title { font-size: 42px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-app-hero { padding: 56px 16px 48px; }
  .ask-site .ask-app-hero__title { font-size: 32px; }
  .ask-app-hero__lead { font-size: 17px; }
  .ask-app-body > .ask-calc--full { margin: 32px 16px; }
  .ask-app-body > p, .ask-app-body > h2, .ask-app-body > ul { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Blog, articles, careers and 404 (theme templates: single.php, archive.php,
   404.php; shortcodes [ask_blog] and [ask_vacancies] in inc/content.php).
   ===================================================================== */
.ask-btn--on-deep { background: transparent; color: var(--ask-white); border-color: rgba(207, 228, 225, .45); }
.ask-btn--on-deep:hover { border-color: var(--ask-mint-hi); color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-app-hero__kicker a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(96, 223, 199, .4); }
.ask-app-hero__kicker a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-article__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-article__meta li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ask-article__meta .ask-svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ask-mint-hi); }
.ask-article__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
.ask-article__inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.ask-article__h { margin: 0 0 28px; font: 700 32px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-article__body { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 64px 24px 72px; }
.ask-article__figure { margin: 0 0 40px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-article__figure img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.ask-prose { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-prose > * { margin: 0 0 1.15em; }
.ask-prose h2 { margin: 1.9em 0 .6em; font: 700 28px/1.25 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-prose h3 { margin: 1.6em 0 .5em; font: 600 22px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-prose a { color: var(--ask-teal); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
.ask-prose a:hover { color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-prose ul, .ask-prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.ask-prose li { margin-bottom: .45em; }
.ask-prose li::marker { color: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-prose blockquote { margin: 1.6em 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; border-left: 3px solid var(--ask-accent); color: var(--ask-deep); font-size: 20px; }
.ask-prose img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); }
.ask-prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
.ask-prose th, .ask-prose td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ask-line); text-align: left; }
.ask-article__note { margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.ask-article__note h2 { margin: 0 0 8px; font: 700 20px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-article__note p { margin: 0; }
.ask-article__note a { color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-article__related, .ask-listing__body { background: var(--ask-off); padding: 72px 0 88px; }
.ask-article__cta { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ask-teal) 0%, var(--ask-deep) 70%); padding: 72px 0; color: var(--ask-on-deep); }
.ask-article__cta .ask-article__h { color: var(--ask-white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ask-article__cta p { margin: 0; max-width: 640px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; }
.ask-post__excerpt { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ask-muted); margin-top: -6px; }
.ask-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 32px; }
.ask-chips a { padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); background: var(--ask-white); color: var(--ask-deep); font: 600 14px/1 var(--ask-font); text-decoration: none; transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease), border-color .2s var(--ask-ease), color .2s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-chips a:hover { border-color: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-chips a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--ask-deep); border-color: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-pager { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.ask-pager a, .ask-pager span { min-width: 44px; height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0 12px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); font: 600 15px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none; background: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-pager a:hover { border-color: var(--ask-teal); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-pager [aria-current="page"] { background: var(--ask-deep); border-color: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-empty { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-empty__icon { display: inline-flex; width: 56px; height: 56px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ask-empty__icon .ask-svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ask-site .ask-empty__title { margin: 0 0 10px; font: 700 22px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-empty__text { margin: 0 auto 24px; max-width: 520px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-empty__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ask-empty__text a, .ask-jobs__note a { color: var(--ask-teal); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-jobs__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.ask-job { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto 44px; align-items: center; gap: 12px 28px; padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: border-color .25s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ask-ease), transform .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-job:hover { border-color: var(--ask-line-strong); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ask-job__main { display: grid; gap: 6px; min-width: 0; }
.ask-job__title { font: 600 20px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-job__summary { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-job__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-job__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ask-job__meta .ask-svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-job__go { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); transition: background-color .25s var(--ask-ease), color .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-job__go .ask-svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ask-job:hover .ask-job__go { background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); }
.ask-jobs__note { margin: 24px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-404__links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.ask-404__links a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); color: var(--ask-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .25s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-404__links a:hover { border-color: var(--ask-line-strong); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-404__links a > .ask-svg:first-child { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--ask-teal); flex: none; }
.ask-404__links span { flex: 1; }
.ask-404__go { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-chips a:focus-visible, .ask-pager a:focus-visible, .ask-job:focus-visible, .ask-404__links a:focus-visible, .ask-post:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--ask-focus); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-404__links { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .ask-article__h { font-size: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-article__inner { padding: 0 16px; }
  .ask-article__body { padding: 40px 16px 48px; }
  .ask-prose { font-size: 17px; }
  .ask-prose h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .ask-article__related, .ask-listing__body { padding: 48px 0 56px; }
  .ask-article__cta { padding: 56px 0; }
  .ask-article__h { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .ask-job { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 44px; padding: 20px; }
  .ask-job__meta { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2; }
  .ask-job__go { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
  .ask-404__links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ask-empty { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .ask-article__actions .ask-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ask-job, .ask-job:hover, .ask-chips a, .ask-404__links a { transition: none; transform: none; }
}
.ask-feed__head { max-width: 760px; }
.ask-feed__list { width: 100%; }
.ask-app-body > .ask-blog, .ask-app-body > .ask-jobs { max-width: 1180px; margin: 56px auto 80px; padding: 0 24px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ask-app-body > .ask-blog, .ask-app-body > .ask-jobs { margin: 32px auto 56px; padding: 0 16px; } }

/* =====================================================================
   ASK 1.2 · Blog search, featured article, related service, sample
   content labels and client testimonials (inc/content.php, single.php).
   ===================================================================== */
.ask-blog__tools { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.ask-search { position: relative; display: flex; width: min(100%, 360px); }
.ask-search input[type="search"] { width: 100%; height: 48px; padding: 0 52px 0 18px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line-strong); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ask-white); font: 500 15px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-search input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-search input[type="search"]:focus-visible { outline: none; border-color: var(--ask-teal); box-shadow: var(--ask-focus); }
.ask-search button { position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 4px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ask-deep); color: var(--ask-white); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-search button:hover { background: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-search button:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--ask-focus); }
.ask-search .ask-svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.ask-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; align-items: center; margin: 0 0 48px; padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: border-color .25s var(--ask-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-feature:hover { border-color: var(--ask-line-strong); }
.ask-feature:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--ask-focus); }
.ask-feature__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.ask-feature:hover .ask-post__media img, .ask-feature:hover .ask-post__media svg { transform: scale(1.03); }
.ask-feature__body { display: grid; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; }
.ask-feature__kicker { font: 600 12.5px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-site .ask-feature__title { margin: 0; font: 700 32px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ask-deep); text-wrap: balance; }
.ask-feature__excerpt { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-feature__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font: 600 15px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-feature__go .ask-svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .25s var(--ask-ease); }
.ask-feature:hover .ask-feature__go .ask-svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.ask-article__meta .ask-article__sample, .ask-post__tag { letter-spacing: .02em; }
.ask-article__meta .ask-article__sample { padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(96, 223, 199, .16); color: var(--ask-mint-hi); font-weight: 600; }
.ask-article__sample-note { margin: 0 0 32px; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-md); border: 1px dashed var(--ask-line-strong); background: var(--ask-off); color: var(--ask-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }

.ask-related-service { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-related-service__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-related-service__icon .ask-svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ask-related-service__kicker { margin: 0 0 6px; font: 600 12.5px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-site .ask-related-service__title { margin: 0 0 8px; font: 700 22px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-related-service p { margin: 0; color: var(--ask-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.ask-related-service .ask-related-service__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }

.ask-testimonials { background: var(--ask-off); padding: 96px 32px; }
.ask-testimonials__inner { max-width: 1216px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ask-testimonials__kicker { margin: 0 0 12px; font: 600 13px/1 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-site .ask-testimonials__title { margin: 0 0 40px; font: 600 42px/1.15 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-testimonials__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.ask-quote { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--ask-r-lg); background: var(--ask-white); border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); box-shadow: var(--ask-shadow-soft); }
.ask-quote__text { margin: 0; position: relative; padding-top: 28px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ask-text); }
.ask-quote__text::before { content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -14px; left: -4px; font: 700 64px/1 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-accent); }
.ask-quote__text p { margin: 0 0 .8em; }
.ask-quote__text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ask-quote__by { display: grid; gap: 4px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-quote__by strong { font: 600 16px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-testimonials__note { margin: 28px 0 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ask-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ask-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .ask-feature__body { padding: 0 8px 8px; }
  .ask-testimonials { padding: 80px 28px; }
  .ask-testimonials__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-blog__tools { justify-content: stretch; }
  .ask-search { width: 100%; }
  .ask-feature { padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .ask-site .ask-feature__title { font-size: 24px; }
  .ask-feature__excerpt { font-size: 16px; }
  .ask-related-service { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 22px; }
  .ask-related-service .ask-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .ask-testimonials { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .ask-site .ask-testimonials__title { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .ask-testimonials__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ask-quote { padding: 26px 22px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ask-feature, .ask-feature__go .ask-svg, .ask-search button { transition: none; }
  .ask-feature:hover .ask-feature__go .ask-svg { transform: none; }
}
/* Homepage testimonials slot: takes no space until a permitted testimonial is published */
.ask-testimonials-slot:not(:has(.ask-testimonials)) { display: none; }
.elementor-editor-active .ask-testimonials-slot { display: flex; min-height: 40px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* 1.3: specialist service pages (client-approved October 2026)          */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Services dropdown: each service is a group; its specialist pages sit beneath it as compact links */
.ask-nav__panel { width: 600px; }
.ask-nav__group { display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 2px; }
.ask-nav__subsub { list-style: none; margin: -6px 0 6px; padding: 0 0 0 64px; display: grid; gap: 1px; }
.ask-nav__subsub a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 6px 10px; margin-left: -10px; border-radius: 8px;
  font: 500 13.5px/1.35 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ask-ease), color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-nav__subsub a::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; opacity: .55; flex: none; }
.ask-nav__subsub a:hover { background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-deep); }
/* Mobile drawer: specialist pages indented under their service */
.ask-drawer__subsub { list-style: none; margin: -6px 0 6px; padding: 0 0 0 56px; display: grid; }
.ask-drawer__sub .ask-drawer__subsub a { padding: 9px 8px; gap: 9px; font: 500 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-teal); }
.ask-drawer__sub .ask-drawer__subsub a::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; opacity: .55; flex: none; }
/* Footer: specialist pages as a short indented list under their service */
.ask-footer__sublist { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0 2px; padding: 0 0 0 12px; border-left: 1px solid var(--ask-line); display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.ask-footer__list .ask-footer__sublist a { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-footer__list .ask-footer__sublist a:hover { color: var(--ask-teal); }
/* Services page: specialist pages listed under their core service */
.ask-subsvc { margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ask-line); }
.ask-subsvc__label { margin: 0 0 12px; font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--ask-font); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #00806E; }
.ask-subsvc__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.ask-subsvc__link {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr) 18px; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--ask-line); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--ask-white);
  color: var(--ask-deep); text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ask-ease), background-color .2s var(--ask-ease);
}
.ask-subsvc__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ask-mint); color: var(--ask-teal); font-size: 20px; }
.ask-subsvc__txt strong { display: block; font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-deep); }
.ask-subsvc__txt small { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font: 400 13.5px/1.45 var(--ask-font); color: var(--ask-muted); }
.ask-subsvc__link > .ask-svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ask-teal); transition: transform .2s var(--ask-ease); }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .ask-subsvc__link:hover { border-color: var(--ask-teal); background: var(--ask-off); }
  .ask-subsvc__link:hover > .ask-svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ask-subsvc__link { grid-template-columns: 36px minmax(0, 1fr) 16px; gap: 12px; padding: 12px; }
  .ask-subsvc__icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 18px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ask-subsvc__link, .ask-subsvc__link > .ask-svg { transition: none; } }