/* ==========================================================================
   LONE MOUNTAIN COIN — CONCEPT 12: THE TECHY WIREFRAME METROLOGY (CONCEPT 09 EVOLUTION)
   Technical Wireframe • Monospace Telemetry • Strict Black & White Architectural Design
   
   FEATURING:
   - 100% authentic original website content, SEO text, headlines, FAQs, buylists
   - The beloved Concept 09 "techy" look: radial dot grid, corner crosshairs (+),
     hard offset shadows (6px 6px 0px), telemetry tags (// 01), dashed dividers,
     bracketed nav links [ LINK ], and live telemetry pulse
   - Translucent black frosted hero box over the original storefront landscape
   - 100% of authentic original photos ported over with technical framing
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   FONTS: Plus Jakarta Sans and JetBrains Mono, served from /fonts (variable fonts: one file per
   alphabet covers every weight). Licence: SIL Open Font License, public/fonts/OFL-*.txt. The two
   latin files are preloaded in the page head (src/render.php). Taken from Google Fonts 2026-10-19.
   ========================================================================== */
/* JetBrains Mono, cyrillic-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-cyrillic-ext.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0460-052F, U+1C80-1C8A, U+20B4, U+2DE0-2DFF, U+A640-A69F, U+FE2E-FE2F;
}
/* JetBrains Mono, cyrillic */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-cyrillic.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0301, U+0400-045F, U+0490-0491, U+04B0-04B1, U+2116;
}
/* JetBrains Mono, greek */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-greek.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0370-0377, U+037A-037F, U+0384-038A, U+038C, U+038E-03A1, U+03A3-03FF;
}
/* JetBrains Mono, vietnamese */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-vietnamese.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0102-0103, U+0110-0111, U+0128-0129, U+0168-0169, U+01A0-01A1, U+01AF-01B0, U+0300-0301, U+0303-0304, U+0308-0309, U+0323, U+0329, U+1EA0-1EF9, U+20AB;
}
/* JetBrains Mono, latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-latin-ext.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C4, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* JetBrains Mono, latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/jetbrains-mono-latin.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;
}
/* Plus Jakarta Sans, cyrillic-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-cyrillic-ext.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0460-052F, U+1C80-1C8A, U+20B4, U+2DE0-2DFF, U+A640-A69F, U+FE2E-FE2F;
}
/* Plus Jakarta Sans, vietnamese */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-vietnamese.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0102-0103, U+0110-0111, U+0128-0129, U+0168-0169, U+01A0-01A1, U+01AF-01B0, U+0300-0301, U+0303-0304, U+0308-0309, U+0323, U+0329, U+1EA0-1EF9, U+20AB;
}
/* Plus Jakarta Sans, latin-ext */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-latin-ext.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C4, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
/* Plus Jakarta Sans, latin */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../fonts/plus-jakarta-sans-latin.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 {
  /* Strict High-Contrast Technical Monochrome */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-grid: #FAFAFA;
  --bg-callout: #F4F4F5;
  --bg-well: #DFDFDF;      /* a grey ground that sets off a white card (contact form) */
  --bg-dark: #09090B;

  --black-core: #09090B;
  --black-pure: #000000;

  --text-dark: #09090B;
  --text-body: #27272A;
  --text-secondary: #3F3F46;
  --text-muted: #52525B;
  --text-light: #A1A1AA;

  --border-tech: #E4E4E7;
  --border-dark: #09090B;
  --border-dashed: #D4D4D8;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Technical Hard Shadows */
  --shadow-tech: 6px 6px 0px var(--black-core);
  --shadow-tech-sm: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  --shadow-tech-lg: 8px 8px 0px var(--black-core);

  --transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --max-width: 1360px;
  --content-width: 980px;
  --header-height: 72px;
}

/* Reset & Base Box Sizing */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--border-tech) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP TELEMETRY STATUS BAR (CONCEPT 09 STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-top-bar {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-core);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.forensic-top-bar .container {
  max-width: 1600px;
}

.forensic-top-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.forensic-top-left,
.forensic-top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-badge-live.is-open {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-badge-live.is-closed {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.live-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-green 1.8s infinite;
}

.forensic-badge-live.is-open .live-pulse {
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  animation: pulse-green 1.8s infinite;
}

.forensic-badge-live.is-closed .live-pulse {
  background: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  animation: none;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  }
}

.forensic-top-bar a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER — TECHNICAL WIREFRAME WITH BRACKETED NAV
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.forensic-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-height);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-header-inner {
  height: 52px;
}

.forensic-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.forensic-brand-logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(150%);
  transition: height 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-brand-logo {
  height: 32px;
}

.forensic-brand:hover .forensic-brand-logo {
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(110%);
}

.forensic-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--black-core);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: font-size 0.25s ease;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-brand-name {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.forensic-brand-dept {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: font-size 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-brand-dept {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
}

/* Desktop Navigation with Technical Bracket Hover States */
.forensic-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: padding 0.25s ease, font-size 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-nav-link {
  padding: 0.15rem 3px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .btn-forensic-black {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .btn-forensic-wire {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}

.forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-mobile-toggle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}

.forensic-nav-link::before {
  content: '[';
  opacity: 0;
  margin-right: 3px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-nav-link::after {
  content: ']';
  opacity: 0;
  margin-left: 3px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-nav-link:hover::before,
.forensic-nav-link:hover::after,
.forensic-nav-link.active::before,
.forensic-nav-link.active::after {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-social-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.forensic-social-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-social-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: currentColor;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-footer-social {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-footer-social-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* BUTTONS — TECHNICAL WIREFRAME */
.btn-forensic-black {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-forensic-black:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.btn-forensic-wire {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-forensic-wire:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Hero Box White & Wire Buttons */
.btn-forensic-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-forensic-white:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-forensic-wire-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-forensic-wire-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--black-core);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.forensic-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.forensic-mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: var(--black-core);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BANNER: ORIGINAL STOREFRONT LANDSCAPE + TRANSLUCENT BLACK WIREFRAME BOX
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--black-core);
  padding: 64px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.forensic-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.28);
}

/* 2-Box Hero Split Grid & Sleek Glassmorphic Terminal */
.forensic-hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.98fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1360px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.forensic-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  /* See-through enough to show the photo; every line of card text still meets WCAG AA over it
     (measured at desktop and phone widths, 2026-10-19). Lighter tints fail on the small labels. */
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(16, 17, 22, 0.55) 0%, rgba(9, 10, 13, 0.45) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(90%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(90%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 40px 38px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), 0 20px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Precision Inset Architectural Corner Accents (Never collide in center gap) */
.forensic-hero-card::before,
.forensic-hero-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.forensic-hero-card::before {
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-hero-card::after {
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-card-corner-tr {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.forensic-card-corner-bl {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.forensic-card-hud-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

/* Backward compatibility for any remaining single box usage */
.forensic-hero-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.74);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  box-shadow: none;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.13;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.forensic-hero-title .hero-line {
  display: block;
}

.forensic-hero-title .forensic-hero-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #09090B;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.65rem;
  margin: 3px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.forensic-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1.15vw, 1.025rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.forensic-lead-callout {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.025rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Sleek Frosted Glass Metrology Trust Strip */
.forensic-hero-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.metric-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-col:first-child {
  text-align: left;
}

.metric-col:last-child {
  text-align: right;
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A1A1AA;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Inherits the exact site buttons (.btn-forensic-white and .btn-forensic-wire-white) */
.forensic-hero-actions .btn-forensic-white,
.forensic-hero-actions .btn-forensic-wire-white {
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPOT PRICE CALCULATOR HUD (HERO RIGHT CARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.calc-header-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;            /* too narrow for both (phones): the feed goes under the title */
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.calc-header-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.calc-live-badge {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.calc-live-pulse {
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.calc-live-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }
}

.calc-ticker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ticker-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.calc-field-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}

.calc-field-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

/* Metal Type 3 buttons */
.calc-btn-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.calc-pill-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.calc-pill-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.calc-pill-btn.is-active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #09090B;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Unified Composite Weight Input + Unit Segmented Toggle */
.calc-unified-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.calc-unified-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.calc-unified-input-wrap .calc-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  min-width: 0;
}

.calc-unified-input-wrap .calc-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.calc-unit-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.calc-unit-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.calc-unit-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.calc-unit-btn.is-active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #09090B;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Purity Select Dropdown */
.calc-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.calc-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.7rem 2.5rem 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.calc-select:focus {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.calc-select-wrap::after {
  content: '▼';
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Estimated Value Readout */
.calc-est-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}

.calc-est-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.calc-est-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #D4D4D8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.calc-est-sublbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.calc-est-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 2.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Submit button & disclaimer — 100% matched to .btn-forensic-white */
.calc-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--black-core);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.calc-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.calc-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.calc-disclaimer strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCREDITED PARTNERS STRIP (TECHNICAL WIREFRAME)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-partners {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 42px 0;
}

.forensic-partners-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.forensic-partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px 40px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo {
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-partner-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Optical balance: calibrated dimensions at larger scale */
.forensic-partner-logo[src*="PCGS"] {
  max-height: 37px;
  max-width: 125px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo[src*="ANA"] {
  max-height: 62px;
  max-width: 210px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo[src*="ngc"] {
  max-height: 92px;
  max-width: 240px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo[src*="CAC"] {
  max-height: 50px;
  max-width: 115px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo[src*="Round-Table"] {
  max-height: 46px;
  max-width: 175px;
}

.forensic-partner-logo[src*="scottsdale_chamber"] {
  max-height: 86px;
  max-width: 92px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION COMMON STYLES WITH TECHNICAL INDICES (// 01)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-section--subtle {
  background-color: var(--bg-callout);
}

.forensic-section--well {
  background-color: var(--bg-well);
}

.forensic-sec-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-sec-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.forensic-sec-index {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.forensic-sec-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3 PILLAR SERVICE CARDS (WIREFRAME WITH HARD SHADOWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.forensic-region-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.forensic-region-grid .forensic-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.forensic-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: var(--bg-callout);
}

.forensic-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.forensic-card:hover .forensic-card-img {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.forensic-card-body {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.forensic-card-id {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-wrap: balance;
  word-break: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.forensic-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.forensic-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-top: auto;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-card-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-COLUMN SPLIT WITH RETICLES (+) AND DATA PANELS
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.forensic-split.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.forensic-split.reverse>* {
  direction: ltr;
}

.forensic-split-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}



/* Feature Checklist with Hard Square Badges */
.forensic-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.forensic-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.forensic-feature-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Stephen's Authentic Quote Panel */
.forensic-quote-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-quote-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BENCHMARK AWARD SECTION (HIGH-CONTRAST DATA CONSOLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-award-console {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-award-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.forensic-award-content p {
  color: #D4D4D8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.forensic-award-badge-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: #09090b;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.forensic-award-badge-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHENTIC GOOGLE REVIEWS TELEMETRY & CARDS (TECHNICAL WIREFRAME)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-reviews-summary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--black-core);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-reviews-summary::before {
  content: "[ 5-STAR REPUTATION ]";
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.65rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .forensic-reviews-summary {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.forensic-summary-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .forensic-summary-brand {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.google-brand-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.google-brand-header svg {
  display: block;
}

.google-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3C4043;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.google-brand-stars {
  color: #FBBC04;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.google-verified-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.forensic-summary-score {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  border-left: 1px dashed var(--border-dashed);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .forensic-summary-score {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-dashed);
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.score-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--black-core);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.score-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.score-meta-stars {
  color: #FBBC04;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.score-meta-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.rating-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  width: 180px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.breakdown-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.star-lvl {
  width: 14px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bar-bg {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #FBBC04;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.bar-count {
  width: 26px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.forensic-summary-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .forensic-summary-action {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.benchmark-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.live-dot-green {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.btn-forensic-google {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--black-core);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #4285F4;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-forensic-google:hover {
  background: #1A73E8;
  border-color: #1A73E8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEW CARDS MASONRY (AUTHENTIC HTML/CSS)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-reviews-masonry {
  column-count: 3;
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .forensic-reviews-masonry {
    column-count: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .forensic-reviews-masonry {
    column-count: 1;
  }

  /* One column on a phone: three reviews, then the button to all of them on Google. */
  .forensic-reviews-masonry > .forensic-review-card:nth-child(n+4) {
    display: none;
  }
}

.forensic-review-card {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.forensic-review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-review-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-review-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.forensic-review-meta {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.forensic-review-author {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
}

.forensic-review-sub {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.local-guide-tag {
  color: #E37400;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.forensic-review-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.forensic-review-stars {
  color: #FBBC04;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.forensic-review-date {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}

.forensic-review-badge-new {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: #F9FAFB;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.forensic-review-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-review-g-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALLOUT BOX ("Don't Risk Making the Wrong Decision")
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-cta-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.forensic-cta-box:not(:has(.forensic-cta-box__media)) {
  display: block;
}

.forensic-cta-box__inner {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}



.forensic-cta-box__content {
  padding: 3.5rem;
}

.forensic-cta-box__media {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-cta-box__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION (TECHNICAL WIREFRAME DETAILS)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.forensic-faq-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.forensic-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-faq-item summary,
.forensic-faq-item .forensic-faq-q {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  user-select: none;
  list-style: none;
}

.forensic-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.forensic-faq-item summary::marker {
  display: none;
  content: "";
}

.forensic-faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.forensic-faq-item summary::after,
.forensic-faq-item .forensic-faq-q::after {
  content: "[+]";
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-faq-item[open] summary::after,
.forensic-faq-item[open] .forensic-faq-q::after {
  content: "[-]";
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-faq-content,
.forensic-faq-a {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-tech);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-faq-content p,
.forensic-faq-a p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-faq-content p+p,
.forensic-faq-a p+p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATION & MAP SECTION (WITH DATA CONSOLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-map-banner {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-map-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.forensic-data-console {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}



.console-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-tech);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.console-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.console-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.console-val {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-map-frame {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  min-height: 420px;
}

.forensic-map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCIENTIFIC TESTING EQUIPMENT GRID (4 TELEMETRY TILES)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-equipment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .forensic-equipment-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.forensic-equipment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px var(--black-core);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.forensic-equipment-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  background: #FAFAFA;
}

.forensic-equipment-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  fill: var(--black-core);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.forensic-equipment-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.forensic-equipment-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST BANNER & GRADED BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-trust-banner {
  background-color: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--black-core);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
}



.forensic-trust-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.45rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.forensic-graded-banner {
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 1.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.forensic-graded-banner img {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 325px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE DO (SECTION 09 - REWORKED WITH REAL PHOTOGRAPHY)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-capacity-feature {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .forensic-capacity-feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.forensic-capacity-media {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  min-height: 420px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .forensic-capacity-media {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

.forensic-capacity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-capacity-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.forensic-capacity-content {
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .forensic-capacity-content {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.forensic-capacity-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 4-Card Visual Intake Quad */
.forensic-intake-quad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .forensic-intake-quad {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .forensic-intake-quad {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.forensic-intake-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-intake-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-intake-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: var(--bg-callout);
}

.forensic-intake-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-intake-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.5875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.forensic-intake-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.forensic-intake-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.forensic-intake-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-what-we-do-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-what-we-do-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.forensic-what-we-do-badge small {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.forensic-col-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.forensic-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.forensic-narrative-p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUYLIST PANELS (GOT JEWELRY? VS GOT COINS? / GOT BARS?)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-buylist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.forensic-buylist-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-buylist-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-buylist-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% + 5.5rem);
  margin: -2.75rem -2.75rem 1.75rem -2.75rem;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  background: var(--bg-callout);
}

.forensic-buylist-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.forensic-buylist-card:hover .forensic-buylist-img {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.forensic-buylist-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.forensic-buylist-lead {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stacked Technical Spec Buylist Console
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-stacked-block {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.forensic-stacked-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.forensic-stacked-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .forensic-buylist-lead {
    min-height: 155px;
  }
  .forensic-buylist-block-1 {
    min-height: 125px;
  }
  .forensic-buylist-block-2 {
    min-height: 135px;
  }
  .forensic-buylist-block-3 {
    min-height: 165px;
  }
  .forensic-buylist-block-4 {
    min-height: 140px;
  }
  .forensic-buylist-card .forensic-clean-note {
    min-height: 80px;
  }
}

/* Karat Badges */
.forensic-karat-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.forensic-karat-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-core);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.forensic-karat-pill--pure,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:hover,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:active,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:focus {
  background: var(--black-core) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--black-core) !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

.forensic-stacked-note {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Stacked Item List */
.forensic-stacked-items {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.forensic-stacked-items li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-stacked-items li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.forensic-clean-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--black-core);
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-buylist-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.forensic-clean-note-tag {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.forensic-buylist-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-buylist-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.forensic-buylist-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.forensic-buylist-items li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.forensic-buylist-items li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Karat Badges Grid */
.forensic-karat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-karat-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-karat-pill:not(.forensic-karat-pill--pure):hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  background: #FAFAFA;
}

.forensic-karat-pill strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1;
}

.forensic-karat-pill span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.forensic-karat-pill--pure,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:hover,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:active,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:focus {
  background: var(--black-core) !important;
  border-color: var(--black-core) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  transform: none !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

.forensic-karat-pill--pure strong,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:hover strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.forensic-karat-pill--pure span,
.forensic-karat-pill--pure:hover span {
  color: #FACC15 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.forensic-karat-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Tag Cloud for Wearables */
.forensic-tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  color: var(--black-core);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-tag-pill:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-tag-pill::before {
  content: '✓';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

/* Priority Items for Numismatic Targets */
.forensic-priority-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-priority-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-priority-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-priority-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-priority-tag--gold {
  background: #B45309;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-priority-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Spotlight Box for Vintage Bars */
.forensic-spotlight-box {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.forensic-spotlight-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FACC15;
  background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.forensic-spotlight-box p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-spotlight-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1rem;
}

.forensic-weight-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.forensic-spotlight-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #FACC15;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-spotlight-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Full-Width Vintage Bullion Feature Console */
.forensic-vintage-spotlight {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.forensic-vintage-spotlight:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.forensic-vintage-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: #111113;
}

.forensic-vintage-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.forensic-vintage-spotlight:hover .forensic-vintage-img {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.forensic-vintage-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FACC15;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.forensic-vintage-content {
  padding: 3rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.forensic-vintage-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Bottom Callout in Jewelry Card */
.forensic-buylist-highlight {
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-buylist-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.forensic-buylist-highlight p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE HEROES
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-subpage-hero {
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.forensic-breadcrumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.forensic-subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.forensic-subpage-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL 2-COLUMN SPLIT HERO (SUBPAGES - COMPACT)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-subpage-hero--split {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 2.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(300px, 38%, 420px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-brand .forensic-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-brand .forensic-subpage-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-accent-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero-sub {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 660px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .forensic-subpage-hero--split {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2rem;
  }
  .forensic-subpage-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .forensic-subpage-hero-narrative {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Cinematic Subpage Hero (Concept 12 Signature) */
.forensic-subpage-hero--cinematic {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 10, 13, 0.84) 0%, rgba(9, 10, 13, 0.94) 100%),
              url('../img/lone_mountain_coin_scottsdale_arizona_coin_dealers_landscape2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero--cinematic .forensic-breadcrumbs {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.forensic-subpage-hero--cinematic .forensic-subpage-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.forensic-subpage-hero--cinematic .forensic-subpage-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.forensic-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.forensic-hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* Walkthrough Stages */
.forensic-step-stage {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.forensic-step-stage:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.forensic-stage-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.forensic-stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.forensic-callout-panel {
  background: #FAFAFA;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-callout-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Category Drilldown Cards */
.forensic-drilldown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.forensic-drilldown-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.forensic-drilldown-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech-lg);
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-drilldown-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-drilldown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.forensic-drilldown-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-drilldown-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.forensic-drilldown-card:hover .forensic-drilldown-link {
  color: #000;
  border-bottom-color: #000;
}

/* Critical Cleaning Advisory Console — Concept 12 High-Contrast Wireframe */
.forensic-advisory-console {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-body);
  border: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-advisory-console .forensic-sec-title {
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-advisory-console .forensic-sec-desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.forensic-dos-donts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.forensic-dos-card,
.forensic-donts-card {
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.forensic-dos-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #15803d;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-donts-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b91c1c;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-advisory-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE INTAKE FORM (WIREFRAME STYLING)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-form-input,
.forensic-form-textarea,
.forensic-form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.forensic-form-input:focus,
.forensic-form-textarea:focus,
.forensic-form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
}

/* Contact Split Equal Height Synchronization */
.forensic-split--contact {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.forensic-contact-img-frame {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.forensic-contact-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-contact-form-wrap {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.forensic-contact-form-card {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.forensic-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* File Upload Component */
.forensic-file-upload {
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-file-input {
  position: absolute;
  width: 0.1px;
  height: 0.1px;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: -1;
}

.forensic-file-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: #FAFAFA;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.forensic-file-btn:hover {
  background: #F4F4F5;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-file-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--black-core);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.forensic-file-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.forensic-file-preview-list {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-file-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background: #F4F4F5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER (LIGHT ARCHITECTURAL WIREFRAME)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-footer {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-footer__top,
.forensic-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.95fr 1.25fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Brand Column */
.forensic-footer__brand,
.forensic-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-footer__brand-logo,
.forensic-footer__brand img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-footer__brand-name,
.forensic-footer__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-footer__brand-col p,
.forensic-footer__grid > div:first-child p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.forensic-footer-social {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-footer-social-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-footer .forensic-social-btn {
  background: #F4F4F5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  color: var(--black-core);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-footer .forensic-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Column Titles */
.forensic-footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Nav & Services Links */
.forensic-footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-footer__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease, font-weight 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.forensic-footer__links a.is-active {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-footer__links a.is-active:hover {
  transform: none;
}

/* Showroom Console Card */
.forensic-footer__showroom-card {
  background: #FAFAFA;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-dark);
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  color: #047857;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__status-badge.is-closed {
  background: #E4E4E7;
  border-color: #D4D4D8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* After hours the footer's light is red and still, like the top bar's. */
.forensic-footer__status-badge.is-closed .live-pulse {
  background: #EF4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  animation: none;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--black-core);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__phone {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__phone-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  margin: -1px -4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__phone-link:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  text-decoration-color: var(--black-core);
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__hours {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.forensic-footer__showroom-card .forensic-footer__hours .hours-label {
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.forensic-footer__directions-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--black-core);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-core);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.forensic-footer__directions-btn:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER BOTTOM STRIP (LIGHT ARCHITECTURAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.forensic-footer__bottom-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.forensic-footer__bottom-legal a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.forensic-footer__bottom-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.forensic-footer__sep {
  color: var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-footer__back-to-top {
  background: #F4F4F5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.forensic-footer__back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE SLIDE-OUT DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 199;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.forensic-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech-lg);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.forensic-drawer-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.forensic-drawer__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
}

.forensic-drawer__close {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-drawer__close svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-drawer__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: auto;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.forensic-drawer__link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  padding: 10px 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-drawer__link:hover,
.forensic-drawer__link.is-active {
  background-color: var(--bg-callout);
}

.forensic-drawer__footer {
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1241px) and (max-width: 1380px) {
  .forensic-header-inner {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .forensic-brand-dept {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-nav {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .forensic-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 2px;
  }

  .btn-forensic-black,
  .btn-forensic-wire {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .forensic-top-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-top-inner {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .forensic-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .forensic-mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .forensic-cta-group .btn-forensic-black {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .forensic-region-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .forensic-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .forensic-region-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .forensic-footer__top,
  .forensic-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .forensic-footer__brand-col,
  .forensic-footer__nav-col,
  .forensic-footer__services-col {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .forensic-award-console {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .forensic-award-badge-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .forensic-what-we-do-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-what-we-do-badge {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .forensic-what-we-do-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .forensic-buylist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    row-gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .forensic-buylist-card {
    grid-row: auto;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-vintage-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .forensic-hero-grid,
  .forensic-hero-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .forensic-vintage-media {
    min-height: 280px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .forensic-vintage-content {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .forensic-faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .forensic-faq-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 64px;
  }

  .forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-header-inner {
    height: 48px;
  }

  .forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-brand-logo {
    height: 28px !important;
  }

  .forensic-header.is-scrolled .forensic-brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .forensic-top-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .forensic-top-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-cards-grid,
  .forensic-split,
  .forensic-cta-box,
  .forensic-location-grid,
  .forensic-drilldown-grid,
  .forensic-dos-donts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .forensic-contact-img-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .forensic-split.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .forensic-cta-box__media {
    min-height: 240px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  }

  .forensic-cta-box__content {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .forensic-footer__top,
  .forensic-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }


  .forensic-footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .forensic-footer__bottom-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .forensic-hero-box,
  .forensic-hero-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .forensic-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .forensic-hero-actions .btn-forensic-white,
  .forensic-hero-actions .btn-forensic-wire-white {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .forensic-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .forensic-partners-grid {
    gap: 18px 24px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="PCGS"] {
    max-height: 29px;
    max-width: 100px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="ANA"] {
    max-height: 50px;
    max-width: 170px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="ngc"] {
    max-height: 72px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="CAC"] {
    max-height: 40px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="Round-Table"] {
    max-height: 36px;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .forensic-partner-logo[src*="scottsdale_chamber"] {
    max-height: 68px;
    max-width: 74px;
  }

  .forensic-footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .forensic-hero-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .calc-ticker-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .forensic-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .forensic-hero-title .hero-line,
  .forensic-hero-title .forensic-hero-highlight {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .forensic-subpage-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .forensic-sec-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .forensic-brand-dept {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .forensic-cta-group .btn-forensic-black {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .forensic-cta-group .btn-forensic-wire {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem !important;
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
  }

  .forensic-mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
  }

  .forensic-top-inner {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* One line on a phone: "MON–FRI 9AM–5PM | SAT 10AM–5PM • (480) 878-1760" (Sunday and the
     "DIRECT:" label are dropped). Measured one line down to 320 px. */
  .forensic-top-right {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    column-gap: 0.5rem !important;
    row-gap: 0.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .forensic-top-hours,
  .forensic-top-phone {
    display: inline !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .forensic-top-phone-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-award-console {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-what-we-do {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-buylist-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-buylist-img-wrap {
    margin: -1.75rem -1.25rem 1.5rem -1.25rem;
    width: calc(100% + 2.5rem);
  }

  .forensic-vintage-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .forensic-clean-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .forensic-clean-row strong {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .forensic-karat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .forensic-priority-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .forensic-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .forensic-data-console {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .console-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .forensic-karat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .forensic-cta-group .btn-forensic-wire {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .forensic-brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .forensic-brand-logo {
    height: 38px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORENSIC ARTICLE READER & EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-article-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.forensic-article-hero {
  padding: 4rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-article-hero .forensic-badge-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-article-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.forensic-article-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.forensic-article-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-dashed);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.forensic-article-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.forensic-article-featured {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-article-featured img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-article-featured-caption {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.forensic-prose {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.forensic-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.forensic-prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
}

.forensic-prose ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.forensic-prose ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

.forensic-prose ul li::before {
  content: "■";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.05rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-prose ol {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: forensic-counter;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.forensic-prose ol li {
  position: relative;
  counter-increment: forensic-counter;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.forensic-prose ol li::before {
  content: "[" counter(forensic-counter, decimal-leading-zero) "]";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-prose strong {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-prose a {
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.forensic-prose a:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.forensic-article-takeaways {
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-article-takeaways::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-article-takeaways::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-takeaways-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-author-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-tech);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin: 4rem 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .forensic-author-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.forensic-author-avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.forensic-author-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.forensic-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-author-bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE CARDS & GRID ARCHITECTURE (Universal for Catalog & Reader)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .forensic-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .forensic-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.forensic-article-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--black-core);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-article-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111113;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.forensic-article-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-article-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.forensic-article-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.forensic-article-title a {
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-article-title a:hover {
  color: #555555;
}

.forensic-article-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-callout);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.forensic-card-link:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RELATED FIELD REPORTS & GUIDES (Inside Reader)
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-related-wrap {
  margin: 5rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

.forensic-related-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.forensic-related-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.forensic-related-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  margin: 0;
}

.forensic-related-head a,
.forensic-related-all-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--black-core);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--black-core);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.forensic-related-head a:hover,
.forensic-related-all-btn:hover {
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Reader Container Specific Card Scale */
.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-articles-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .forensic-related-wrap .forensic-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-card {
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--black-core);
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 155px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem 1.15rem;
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-date {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-article-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.forensic-related-wrap .forensic-card-link {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   ADA & WCAG 2.1 AA ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Skip to Content Navigation Link */
.forensic-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -999px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--black-core);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  z-index: 100000;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.15s ease-in-out;
}

.forensic-skip-link:focus,
.forensic-skip-link:focus-visible {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 3px solid #000000;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Screen Reader Only Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Universal High-Visibility Focus Indicators (WCAG 2.4.7) */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--black-core);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Focus on dark inverted surfaces */
.forensic-top-bar a:focus-visible,
.forensic-trust-banner a:focus-visible,
.btn-forensic-white:focus-visible,
.btn-forensic-wire-white:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
}

/* Reduced Motion Preference (WCAG 2.3.3) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHP SITE ADDITIONS: contact form states, spot feed states
   ========================================================================== */

/* Contact form: the message shown after a send attempt (error, or a problem with a photo). */
.forensic-form-status {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #B91C1C;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #7F1D1D;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.forensic-form-status[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* The field people never see; bots fill it in. Off-screen rather than display:none. */
.forensic-form-hp {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10000px;
  top: auto;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-file-btn.is-dragover {
  background: #F4F4F5;
  border-color: var(--black-core);
  border-style: solid;
}

.forensic-file-tag.is-rejected {
  border-color: #B91C1C;
  color: #7F1D1D;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.forensic-contact-form button[type="submit"][disabled],
form[data-contact-form] button[type="submit"][disabled] {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: progress;
}

/* Spot price feed badge: delayed / offline / updating instead of live. */
.calc-live-badge.is-delayed .calc-live-pulse,
.calc-live-badge.is-checking .calc-live-pulse {
  color: #FCD34D;
}

.calc-live-badge.is-delayed .calc-live-dot,
.calc-live-badge.is-checking .calc-live-dot {
  background: #FBBF24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FBBF24;
}

.calc-live-badge.is-offline .calc-live-pulse {
  color: #FCA5A5;
}

.calc-live-badge.is-offline .calc-live-dot {
  background: #F87171;
  box-shadow: none;
  animation: none;
}

/* Phones: long button labels and the hours strip wrap instead of running off the screen.
   (Without this, labels such as "[ Read All 437+ Customer Reviews on Google Maps ]" were
   wider than a 375 px screen and cut off.) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn-forensic-black,
  .btn-forensic-white,
  .btn-forensic-wire,
  .btn-forensic-wire-white {
    white-space: normal;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;       /* a label that must wrap splits into two even lines */
    /* Tighter than on a desktop, so "[ SCHEDULE FREE APPRAISAL ↗ ]" fits one line from 375 px. */
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .forensic-card-link {
    white-space: normal;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }

  /* The ticker wraps on a phone; a separator would be left hanging at a line's end. */
  .ticker-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .forensic-author-box > div {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* A web address written out in the text breaks rather than running off the screen. */
  main p a {
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  .forensic-top-right {
    flex-shrink: 1;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: normal;
    row-gap: 0.15rem;
  }

  /* Sunday's hours are in the footer and on Contact; the top bar keeps to one line. */
  .forensic-top-hours-sun {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGIONAL SERVICE COVERAGE: MINI-MAPS & TECHNICAL CONSOLE
   ========================================================================== */
.forensic-region-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.forensic-card-map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 120px;
  background: #0B0C10;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.forensic-card-map-wrap svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.forensic-card-map-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.forensic-card-map-coords {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.forensic-region-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.forensic-region-spec {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.forensic-region-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.forensic-region-spec-val {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--black-core);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.forensic-region-transit {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-tech);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.forensic-region-transit-label {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.forensic-region-transit-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-core);
  text-align: right;
}

.forensic-card-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}