/* =====================================================
   AI VOY — Executive Consulting Theme
   Matte charcoal, white typography, copper accents
   Load after styles.css
   ===================================================== */

.executive-consulting-theme {
    --bg-primary: #171717;
    --bg-secondary: #1d1d1d;
    --bg-card: #222222;
    --bg-card-hover: #262626;
    --border-color: rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.28);
    --border-light: rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.52);
    --text-primary: #f6f4f1;
    --text-secondary: #c7c3bd;
    --text-muted: #918b84;
    --purple-400: #d39a68;
    --purple-500: #c47a42;
    --purple-600: #a95f31;
    --purple-700: #8f4e29;
    --purple-800: #6d3b20;
    --gradient-purple: #c47a42;
    --gradient-text: #d39a68;
    --shadow-glow: none;
    background: #171717;
}

.executive-consulting-theme body,
.executive-consulting-theme {
    background-color: #171717;
    color: #f6f4f1;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .gradient-text {
    background: none;
    -webkit-background-clip: initial;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #d39a68;
    background-clip: initial;
    color: #d39a68;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .navbar {
    background: rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.96);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.34);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.98);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.48);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .nav-logo-img {
    margin-right: 0;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .nav-logo > span {
    display: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .nav-links a {
    color: #c7c3bd;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .nav-links a:hover {
    color: #f6f4f1;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 #c47a42;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary {
    background: #c47a42;
    color: #171717;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid #c47a42;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary:hover {
    background: #d39a68;
    border-color: #d39a68;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-secondary,
.executive-consulting-theme .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #f6f4f1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.58);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-secondary:hover,
.executive-consulting-theme .btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.08);
    border-color: #c47a42;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero {
    min-height: 760px;
    padding: 150px 0 96px;
    background-color: #171717;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23,23,23,0.97) 0%, rgba(23,23,23,0.88) 43%, rgba(23,23,23,0.43) 72%, rgba(23,23,23,0.7) 100%),
        url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2200&q=88");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.5);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-grid-bg,
.executive-consulting-theme .hero-glow {
    display: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(420px, .98fr);
    gap: 76px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 690px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .eyebrow,
.executive-consulting-theme .section-label,
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-kicker,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-category {
    color: #d39a68;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .eyebrow-dot {
    background: #c47a42;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero h1 {
    max-width: 720px;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6.4vw, 5.8rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-subtitle {
    color: #d3cfc9;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-left: 0;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-cta,
.executive-consulting-theme .hero-trust {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero-trust li svg {
    stroke: #c47a42;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-window {
    background: rgba(25,25,25,.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.58);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-topbar,
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-node,
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-outcomes > div {
    background: #202020;
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.24);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-node-active {
    background: #25211e;
    border-color: #c47a42;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .status-pill,
.executive-consulting-theme .node-number,
.executive-consulting-theme .automation-icon {
    color: #d39a68;
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.08);
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.36);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.38);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid > div {
    padding: 28px 34px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.3);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid > div:last-child {
    border-right: 0;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof strong,
.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof span {
    display: block;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof strong {
    color: #f6f4f1;
    font-size: .96rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof span {
    color: #918b84;
    font-size: .82rem;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .integration-strip,
.executive-consulting-theme .section,
.executive-consulting-theme .final-cta,
.executive-consulting-theme .footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.28);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .section {
    background: #171717;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .process,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-schedule,
.executive-consulting-theme .assessment,
.executive-consulting-theme .faq {
    background: #1b1b1b;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .service-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .process-step,
.executive-consulting-theme .case-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-service-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .benefit-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .faq-item,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-calculator-panel,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-results-panel {
    background: #222222;
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.24);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .service-card:hover,
.executive-consulting-theme .case-card:hover,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-service-card:hover,
.executive-consulting-theme .benefit-card:hover {
    background: #252525;
    border-color: #c47a42;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .service-icon,
.executive-consulting-theme .step-icon,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-value-icon,
.executive-consulting-theme .benefit-icon {
    color: #d39a68;
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.08);
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.3);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-orb,
.executive-consulting-theme .assessment-glow {
    display: none;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-value-bar,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-footer,
.executive-consulting-theme .assessment-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-highlight {
    background: #202020;
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.48);
}

.executive-consulting-theme input[type="range"] {
    accent-color: #c47a42;
}

.executive-consulting-theme input:focus,
.executive-consulting-theme select:focus {
    border-color: #c47a42;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,122,66,.12);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-panel {
    min-height: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.34);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(23,23,23,.95) 0%, rgba(23,23,23,.12) 70%),
        url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=88");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-caption {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 34px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.42);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-caption span,
.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-caption strong {
    display: block;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-caption span {
    color: #d39a68;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    font-size: .72rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .executive-image-caption strong {
    max-width: 430px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .footer {
    background: #141414;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .faq-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex: 0 0 20px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .hero-layout,
    .executive-consulting-theme .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* The sticky column only makes sense once it sits beside the rest of
       the section; once the grid collapses to one column here, it must
       unstick immediately rather than waiting for the narrower 900px
       breakpoint where styles.css resets it — otherwise it stays pinned
       in place while the stacked content scrolls up underneath it. */
    .executive-consulting-theme .about-copy {
        position: static;
    }

    .executive-consulting-theme .hero {
        background-position: 65% center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 122px 0 74px;
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(rgba(23,23,23,.91), rgba(23,23,23,.94)),
            url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=82");
    }

    .executive-consulting-theme .hero-layout {
        gap: 42px;
    }

    .executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid > div {
        border-right: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.25);
    }

    .executive-consulting-theme .executive-proof-grid > div:last-child {
        border-bottom: 0;
    }

}

/* =====================================================
   Pricing clarity + interactive operational demo — v2
   ===================================================== */

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-prefix {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #9f9992;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-range-custom {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2.15rem);
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo .workflow-window {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-description {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: #9f9992;
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    min-height: 36px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.5);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #f6f4f1;
    font: inherit;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.1);
    border-color: #c47a42;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle .play-icon { display: none; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle.is-paused .pause-icon { display: none; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle.is-paused .play-icon { display: block; }

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-progress {
    height: 2px;
    margin: 20px 0 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-progress span {
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: #c47a42;
    transition: width .2s linear;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.22);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.22);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    min-width: 0;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 11px 8px;
    border: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.18);
    background: transparent;
    color: #837e78;
    font: inherit;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage span { font-size: .61rem; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage strong { overflow: hidden; font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 600; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage:hover { color: #f6f4f1; background: rgba(196,122,66,.05); }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-complete { color: #b4aea7; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active { color: #d39a68; background: rgba(196,122,66,.08); }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active::after {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #c47a42;
    content: "";
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-display {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 142px;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-panel {
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.24);
    background: #1e1e1e;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-heading span:first-child {
    display: block;
    color: #8f8982;
    font-size: .62rem;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-heading h3 {
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: .94rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-panel > p {
    min-height: 52px;
    margin-top: 9px;
    color: #aaa49d;
    font-size: .72rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-state {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 5px 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.36);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #d39a68 !important;
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.08);
    font-size: .57rem !important;
    letter-spacing: .08em !important;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 10px 11px;
    border-left: 2px solid #c47a42;
    background: #24211f;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .activity-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    flex: 0 0 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d39a68;
    animation: executiveActivityPulse 1.25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity small,
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity strong { display: block; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity small { color: #8f8982; font-size: .56rem; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity strong { margin-top: 2px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; }

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 34px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: #aaa49d;
    font-size: .61rem;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row span {
    padding: 5px 7px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    background: #242424;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row i { color: #c47a42; font-style: normal; }

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics > div {
    padding: 11px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.22);
    background: #202020;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics span,
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics strong,
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics small { display: block; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics span { color: #8f8982; font-size: .58rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics strong { margin-top: 4px; color: #f6f4f1; font-size: 1rem; }
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics small { margin-top: 2px; color: #77716b; font-size: .54rem; line-height: 1.3; }

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-caption {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: 13px;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-caption span {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 3px 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.34);
    color: #d39a68;
    font-size: .53rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-caption p { color: #77716b; font-size: .57rem; line-height: 1.45; }

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo.is-transitioning .demo-process-panel,
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo.is-transitioning .demo-metrics {
    animation: executivePanelIn .32s ease both;
}

@keyframes executiveActivityPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .42; transform: scale(.88); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.18); }
}

@keyframes executivePanelIn {
    from { opacity: .35; transform: translateY(5px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .activity-dot { animation: none; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo.is-transitioning .demo-process-panel,
    .executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo.is-transitioning .demo-metrics { animation: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .workflow-heading { align-items: flex-start; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.15); }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active::after { top: 0; right: auto; bottom: 0; width: 2px; height: auto; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-display { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .workflow-heading { display: grid; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle { justify-self: start; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-heading { display: grid; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-state { justify-self: start; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =====================================================
   Pricing spacing refinement — v3
   ===================================================== */
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 22px;
    min-height: 82px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block .pricing-prefix {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block .pricing-range {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: .95;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block > small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: #9f9992;
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block-custom {
    min-height: 104px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block-custom .pricing-range-custom {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.35vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price-block {
        margin-top: 18px;
        min-height: 0;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   Executive operations interface + monogram refinement — v4
   ===================================================== */

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo .workflow-window {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
        #181a1b;
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.5);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.48), inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo .workflow-window::before {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 15%, rgba(196,122,66,.035) 49%, transparent 65%);
    content: "";
    animation: executiveScan 8s linear infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-topbar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(24,26,27,.94);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.3);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .window-title {
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: .62rem;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .status-pill {
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.3);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .status-pill span {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,122,66,.08);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage-nav {
    background: rgba(12,13,14,.32);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage {
    transition: color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active {
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.1);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active strong {
    color: #f7f3ee;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-panel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 18px;
    background: rgba(25,27,28,.9);
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.3);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-process-panel::after {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.34);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.34);
    content: "";
    clip-path: polygon(44% 0,100% 0,100% 56%);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-signal-map {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 18px 0 17px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 17px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: visible;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-fill {
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: #c47a42;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(196,122,66,.35);
    transition: width .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px;
    left: 0;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e0a472;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(224,164,114,.85);
    animation: signalTravel 3.4s linear infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-node {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: #77736e;
    transition: color .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-node > span {
    display: grid;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1b1d1e;
    font-size: .54rem;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    transition: border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-node small {
    font-size: .52rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.executive-consulting-theme[data-stage="0"] .signal-node:nth-of-type(2),
.executive-consulting-theme[data-stage="1"] .signal-node:nth-of-type(-n+3),
.executive-consulting-theme[data-stage="2"] .signal-node:nth-of-type(-n+4),
.executive-consulting-theme[data-stage="3"] .signal-node:nth-of-type(-n+5),
.executive-consulting-theme[data-stage="4"] .signal-node:nth-of-type(-n+6) { color: #d6a071; }

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="0"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="0"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="1"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="1"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="2"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="2"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="3"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="4"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="4"] {
    color: #f7f3ee;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="0"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="0"] > span,
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="1"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="1"] > span,
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="2"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="2"] > span,
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="3"] > span,
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="4"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="4"] > span {
    border-color: #d39a68;
    background: #2a211b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,122,66,.09), 0 0 20px rgba(196,122,66,.18);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="0"] .signal-fill { width: 0%; }
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="1"] .signal-fill { width: 25%; }
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="2"] .signal-fill { width: 50%; }
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-fill { width: 75%; }
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="4"] .signal-fill { width: 100%; }

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-activity {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.18);
    border-left: 2px solid #c47a42;
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.055);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row span {
    position: relative;
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.2);
    background: #1c1e1f;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row i {
    animation: arrowPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics > div {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(28,30,31,.9);
    border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.24);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics > div::before {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #c47a42;
    opacity: .65;
    content: "";
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-metrics strong {
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

@keyframes executiveScan {
    from { transform: translateX(-70%); }
    to { transform: translateX(70%); }
}

@keyframes signalTravel {
    0% { left: 0; opacity: 0; }
    8% { opacity: 1; }
    92% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { left: calc(100% - 7px); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes arrowPulse {
    0%,100% { opacity: .4; transform: translateX(0); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(2px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo .workflow-window::before,
    .executive-consulting-theme .signal-pulse,
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-system-row i { animation: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .demo-signal-map { margin-left: -6px; margin-right: -6px; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .signal-node small { display: none; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .signal-node > span { width: 25px; height: 25px; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .signal-track { top: 16px; }
}
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="1"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="0"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="2"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="0"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="2"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="1"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="0"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="1"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="3"] .signal-node[data-signal-stage="2"],
.executive-consulting-theme .operational-demo[data-stage="4"] .signal-node { color: #b88a63; }

/* =====================================================
   AI VOYY — V5 Metallic Executive Finish
   ===================================================== */

.executive-consulting-theme {
    --copper-dark: #6f351d;
    --copper-mid: #b86f3d;
    --copper-light: #f0bd92;
    --chrome-dark: #686868;
    --chrome-mid: #b8b8b8;
    --chrome-light: #ffffff;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 5%, rgba(255,255,255,.035), transparent 26%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 82% 12%, rgba(196,122,66,.045), transparent 24%);
}

/* Metallic typography — restrained, executive, and readable. */
.executive-consulting-theme .gradient-text,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-result-primary strong,
.executive-consulting-theme .metric-value {
    background: linear-gradient(115deg,
        #86502f 0%,
        #d6915d 24%,
        #f3c49f 43%,
        #b56b3d 62%,
        #f0b27f 78%,
        #7e4326 100%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: #d39a68;
    animation: metallicTextSweep 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .hero h1,
.executive-consulting-theme .section-header h2,
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-heading h2 {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* Chrome/copper buttons with a moving specular highlight. */
.executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    color: #171717;
    border-color: rgba(242,186,140,.72);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        #71391f 0%,
        #b96f3d 19%,
        #efb988 43%,
        #c77e49 58%,
        #8c4827 100%);
    background-size: 180% 180%;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.52),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(74,30,9,.55),
        0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    animation: copperButtonShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -70% auto -70% -45%;
    width: 28%;
    z-index: -1;
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.58), transparent);
    animation: buttonGlisten 5.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b4827, #d98d56 38%, #f5c69f 52%, #a95d33 100%);
    border-color: #f0bd92;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.65),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(74,30,9,.52),
        0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.32),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(220,145,88,.12);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .btn-secondary,
.executive-consulting-theme .btn-outline {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035), rgba(255,255,255,.008));
    border-color: rgba(211,154,104,.5);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* Polished, glistening panels without turning the site into a neon UI. */
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-window,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .service-card,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-calculator,
.executive-consulting-theme .faq-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035), transparent 22%, transparent 76%, rgba(196,122,66,.028)),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #232323, #1d1d1d);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.055),
        inset 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.018),
        0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-window::before,
.executive-consulting-theme .pricing-card::before,
.executive-consulting-theme .service-card::before,
.executive-consulting-theme .roi-calculator::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -65%;
    width: 42%;
    height: 1px;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,224,198,.9), transparent);
    animation: panelGlisten 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #282828 0%, #202020 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .status-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196,122,66,.18), rgba(111,53,29,.08));
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* The demonstration is always live; remove obsolete play-control layout rules. */
.executive-consulting-theme .workflow-heading {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.executive-consulting-theme .demo-play-toggle {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Sharper metallic workflow nodes. */
.executive-consulting-theme .signal-node,
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage {
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.055), 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-node.is-active,
.executive-consulting-theme .demo-stage.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(229,164,112,.17), rgba(98,48,25,.16));
    border-color: rgba(229,164,112,.78);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(196,122,66,.12),
        0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

.executive-consulting-theme .signal-pulse,
.executive-consulting-theme .activity-dot,
.executive-consulting-theme .status-pill > span {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #ffe0c4, #d48750 42%, #74391f 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(211,138,83,.58);
}

@keyframes metallicTextSweep {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

@keyframes copperButtonShift {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

@keyframes buttonGlisten {
    0%, 55% { left: -45%; opacity: 0; }
    62% { opacity: .9; }
    78% { left: 125%; opacity: 0; }
    100% { left: 125%; opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes panelGlisten {
    0%, 62% { left: -65%; opacity: 0; }
    69% { opacity: .9; }
    84% { left: 125%; opacity: 0; }
    100% { left: 125%; opacity: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .gradient-text,
    .executive-consulting-theme .pricing-price,
    .executive-consulting-theme .roi-result-primary strong,
    .executive-consulting-theme .metric-value,
    .executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary,
    .executive-consulting-theme .btn-primary::after,
    .executive-consulting-theme .workflow-window::before,
    .executive-consulting-theme .pricing-card::before,
    .executive-consulting-theme .service-card::before,
    .executive-consulting-theme .roi-calculator::before {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* V6: brighter identity and a simpler executive workflow demonstration. */
.executive-consulting-theme .nav-logo-img {
    height: 46px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1.18) contrast(1.05) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(196, 122, 66, 0.28));
}
.executive-consulting-theme .nav-logo > span { letter-spacing: .06em; }

.executive-consulting-theme .simple-demo .workflow-window {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #242424 0%, #1b1b1b 100%);
    border-color: rgba(218, 137, 82, .36);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-demo .workflow-body { padding: 26px; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-demo .workflow-heading { margin-bottom: 22px; border: 0; padding: 0; background: none; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-demo .workflow-heading h2 { max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem); line-height: 1.3; }
/* A plain wrapping row of equal-weight pills. Connector arrows are hidden
   (rather than laid out in their own grid tracks) so the number of stages
   per row adapts cleanly to the available width without ever squeezing a
   label below its natural size or overflowing the card. */
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(84px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 22px 0;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow > i { display: none; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #1c1c1c;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-node-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    background: #272727;
    color: #85807a;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-node-icon svg { display: block; width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage strong { overflow: visible; font-size: .76rem; color: #d4d4d4; text-overflow: clip; white-space: normal; transition: color .25s ease; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage.is-active {
    border-color: #d9915d;
    background: rgba(196, 122, 66, .12);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage.is-active .flow-node-icon {
    border-color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e0a06a, #b06b38);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196,122,66,.18), 0 4px 14px rgba(196,122,66,.35);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage.is-active strong { color: #fff; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage.is-complete { border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.22); }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage.is-complete .flow-node-icon { border-color: rgba(196,122,66,.32); background: #2a231e; color: #c99872; }
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px 24px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,122,66,.28);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(196,122,66,.06);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-highlight {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #d9915d;
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-highlight svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 18px; }
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-highlight strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-note { margin: 0; color: #777; font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-stage-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(8,8,8,.24);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-stage-copy > span { color: #d68a54; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-stage-copy h3 { margin: 8px 0 10px; color: #fff; font-size: 1.24rem; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-stage-copy p { max-width: 620px; margin: 0; color: #bdbdbd; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-activity {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 16px 0;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-left: 1px solid #d58a56;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-activity small { color: #8f8f8f; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-activity strong { color: #efefef; font-weight: 500; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics > div { padding: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(205,122,67,.42); background: rgba(255,255,255,.018); }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics span, .executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics small { display: block; color: #8f8f8f; font-size: .75rem; }
.executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics strong { display: block; margin: 5px 0; color: #fff; font-size: 1.35rem; }

@media (max-width: 780px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-stage-card { display: grid; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-flow .demo-stage { flex-direction: row; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 10px 12px; gap: 12px; text-align: left; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-activity { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .simple-activity strong { grid-column: 2; }
    .executive-consulting-theme .flow-result-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}