/* Stan Consulting commercial sales pages - lean buyer-page system */
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  --scs-accent:#8B4A5F;
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*{box-sizing:border-box}
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body.scs-page[data-topic="medical"]{--scs-topic:#3E9C95;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(62,156,149,.28)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="legal"]{--scs-topic:#516C91;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(81,108,145,.28)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="ecommerce"]{--scs-topic:#8B4A5F;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(139,74,95,.3)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="real-estate"]{--scs-topic:#7E8F65;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(126,143,101,.3)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="industrial"]{--scs-topic:#8C7B62;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(140,123,98,.3)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="saas"]{--scs-topic:#4E7FA3;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(78,127,163,.3)}
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body.scs-page[data-topic="ads"]{--scs-topic:#8B6B2E;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(139,107,46,.28)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="website"]{--scs-topic:#607690;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(96,118,144,.3)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="repair"]{--scs-topic:#A26D4A;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(162,109,74,.3)}
body.scs-page[data-topic="marketing services"]{--scs-topic:#491E30;--scs-topic-glow:rgba(73,30,48,.32)}
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.scs-faq-item .scs-app-icon{width:46px;height:46px;margin:0 0 16px}
.scs-faq-item h3{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.22;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.scs-faq-item p{margin:0;color:var(--scs-muted);line-height:1.58}
.scs-final{position:relative;padding:clamp(40px,5vw,66px) 24px;background:var(--scs-mauve);color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
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.scs-final::before{top:26px;left:26px;border-width:2px 0 0 2px}
.scs-final::after{right:26px;bottom:26px;border-width:0 2px 2px 0}
.scs-final-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.scs-final h2{margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Serif Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,48px);line-height:1.04;font-weight:400;text-wrap:balance}
.scs-final p{max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 24px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:17px;line-height:1.5}
.scs-final .scs-section-visual{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 34px;border-color:rgba(201,169,110,.42);box-shadow:0 42px 110px -72px rgba(0,0,0,.95)}
.scs-footer{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#142235 0%,var(--scs-navy-d) 62%,#101c2b 100%);color:#fff;padding:30px 24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.42)}
.scs-footer-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,1fr) auto;align-items:center;gap:18px 28px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);font-size:14px;line-height:1.45}
.scs-footer span:first-child{max-width:560px}
.scs-footer span:last-child{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:10px 16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.scs-footer a{color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.7);text-decoration:none;transition:color .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}
.scs-footer a:hover,.scs-footer a:focus-visible{color:var(--scs-gold);border-color:currentColor;outline:none}
.scs-footer a[href*="start"]{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:40px;padding:0 16px;background:var(--scs-gold);color:var(--scs-navy)!important;border-bottom:0;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-footer a[href*="start"]::after{content:"\00a0\2192";font-size:15px}
@media(max-width:720px){.scs-footer{padding:26px 18px}.scs-footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.scs-footer span:last-child{justify-content:flex-start}.scs-footer a[href*="start"]{width:100%}}
.scs-consent-reopen,.sc-consent-reopen{top:auto!important;bottom:16px!important;left:16px!important}
.scs-search-intent{padding:clamp(40px,5vw,68px) 24px;background:#F8F6EF;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1)}
.scs-search-intent .scs-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.scs-choice-strip{padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px) 24px;background:var(--scs-navy);color:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.scs-choice-strip .scs-section-head{max-width:920px;margin-bottom:24px}
.scs-choice-strip .scs-label{color:var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-choice-strip .scs-h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,50px)}
.scs-choice-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.scs-choice-card{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-rows:auto auto 1fr;gap:10px;min-height:166px;padding:18px 18px 42px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-top:4px solid transparent;transition:background .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;cursor:pointer}
.scs-choice-card::after{content:"View \2192";position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:16px;color:var(--scs-gold);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;padding-bottom:2px}
.scs-choice-card:hover,.scs-choice-card:focus-visible{background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-top-color:var(--scs-gold);transform:translateY(-2px);outline:none}
.scs-choice-card span{font-family:"Bebas Neue",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:36px;line-height:.86;color:var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-choice-card b{display:block;font-family:"DM Serif Display",Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(20px,1.75vw,26px);line-height:1.05;color:#fff;text-wrap:balance}
.scs-choice-card p{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.38}
.scs-fast-path{position:sticky;top:59px;z-index:18;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.scs-fast-path-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(230px,.42fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:10px 24px}
.scs-fast-path-copy{display:grid;gap:2px;min-width:0}
.scs-fast-path-copy b{color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-fast-path-copy span{color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.32}
.scs-fast-path-links{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;white-space:nowrap}
.scs-fast-path-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:38px;padding:0 13px;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.16);background:#F8F6EF;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-fast-path-links a:hover{border-color:var(--scs-gold);background:#fff;color:var(--scs-mauve)}
.scs-fast-path-links a:not(.scs-fast-path-primary)::after{content:"\2193";margin-left:7px;color:var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-fast-path-primary{background:var(--scs-navy)!important;border-color:var(--scs-navy)!important;color:#fff!important}
.scs-fast-path-primary::after{content:"\2192";margin-left:8px;color:currentColor}
.scs-fit-check{padding:clamp(38px,4.6vw,62px) 24px;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1)}
.scs-fit-check-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.62fr) minmax(360px,.78fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:start}
.scs-fit-check-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--scs-rule);border:1px solid var(--scs-rule)}
.scs-fit-check-cards article{background:var(--scs-paper);padding:20px}
.scs-fit-check-cards b{display:block;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--scs-accent);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-fit-check-cards p{margin:0;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.5}
.scs-fit-check-cards .scs-btn{grid-column:1/-1;margin:0;min-height:50px;border-color:var(--scs-mauve);background:var(--scs-mauve)}
.scs-generated-visual{margin:34px 0 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--scs-rule);padding:12px;box-shadow:0 28px 80px -64px rgba(38,63,91,.75)}
.scs-generated-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1586/992;object-fit:cover}
.scs-generated-visual figcaption{margin:12px 2px 2px;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
.scs-visual.scs-generated-mockup{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:1586/992;background:#f5efe3;border-color:rgba(201,169,110,.42)}
.scs-visual.scs-generated-mockup::before,
.scs-visual.scs-generated-mockup::after{display:none}
.scs-visual.scs-generated-mockup>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;filter:none}
.scs-generated-visual.scs-generated-mockup-figure{padding:0;overflow:hidden;background:#f5efe3}
.scs-generated-visual.scs-generated-mockup-figure img{aspect-ratio:1586/992;object-fit:contain;filter:none}
.scs-generated-visual.scs-generated-mockup-figure figcaption{display:none}
.scs-visual-story{padding:clamp(46px,6vw,82px) 24px;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1)}
.scs-story-head{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 34px;text-align:left}
.scs-story-head .scs-h2{max-width:820px}
.scs-story-head .scs-section-dek{max-width:820px}
.scs-story-sequence{display:grid;gap:28px;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.scs-story-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.96fr) minmax(320px,.54fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(38,63,91,.16);border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.16);box-shadow:0 34px 90px -74px rgba(23,37,55,.82)}
.scs-story-panel:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:minmax(320px,.54fr) minmax(0,.96fr)}
.scs-story-panel:nth-child(even) .scs-story-figure{order:2}
.scs-story-figure{position:relative;margin:0;background:#f5efe3;overflow:hidden;min-height:360px}
.scs-story-figure img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:360px;object-fit:cover}
.scs-story-figure::after{content:attr(data-caption);position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:2;max-width:calc(100% - 36px);padding:10px 12px;background:rgba(23,37,55,.82);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold);color:#fff;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-story-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-height:360px;background:var(--scs-paper);padding:clamp(24px,3.8vw,48px)}
.scs-story-step{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;margin:0 0 16px;padding:7px 10px;background:var(--scs-navy);color:#fff;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-story-copy h3{margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"DM Serif Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3.3vw,48px);line-height:1.03;font-weight:400;text-wrap:balance}
.scs-story-copy p{margin:0;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.62}
.scs-story-copy p + p{margin-top:14px}
.scs-story-copy a{display:inline-flex;width:max-content;max-width:100%;margin-top:22px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:2px solid var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-story-copy a::after{content:"\00a0\2192"}
.scs-story-rule{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;margin-top:28px;background:rgba(38,63,91,.16);border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.16)}
.scs-story-rule span{background:var(--scs-navy);color:#fff;padding:16px;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-story-rule span:nth-child(even){background:var(--scs-mauve)}
.scs-page[data-generated-demand="true"] .scs-h1{font-size:clamp(38px,4.5vw,64px);line-height:1.03}
.scs-page[data-generated-demand="true"] .scs-dek{font-size:clamp(17px,1.35vw,21px);line-height:1.5;max-width:680px}
.scs-page[data-generated-demand="true"] .scs-search-intent .scs-h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,54px);line-height:1.02;max-width:820px}
.scs-page[data-generated-demand="true"] .scs-section-dek{font-size:clamp(17px,1.25vw,20px);line-height:1.55;max-width:860px}
.scs-search-intent-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.86fr) minmax(320px,.58fr);gap:1px;background:var(--scs-rule);border:1px solid var(--scs-rule);margin-top:34px}
.scs-search-intent-copy,.scs-search-intent-visual{background:#fff;padding:clamp(24px,3vw,38px)}
.scs-search-intent-copy{display:grid;gap:14px}
.scs-intent-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(120px,.38fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:start;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.12);padding-top:16px}
.scs-intent-card:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.scs-intent-card b{color:var(--scs-accent);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-intent-card p{margin:0;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}
.scs-path-diagram{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:0}
.scs-path-node{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:42px minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--scs-paper);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-path-node::before{content:attr(data-step);display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;background:var(--scs-navy);color:#fff;font-family:"Bebas Neue",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:28px;line-height:1}
.scs-path-node b{display:block;margin:0 0 2px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-path-node span{display:block;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.35}
.scs-search-intent-caption{margin:18px 0 0;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55}
.scs-checks li a{grid-column:1/-1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px minmax(0,1fr);align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:-12px -16px;padding:12px 16px;color:var(--scs-navy);text-decoration:none}
.scs-checks li a:hover,.scs-checks li a:focus-visible{background:#F8F6EF;outline:2px solid var(--scs-gold);outline-offset:-2px}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .scs-hero-inner,.scs-offer-grid,.scs-steps,.scs-proof-grid,.scs-recommendation-grid,.scs-search-intent-grid,.scs-choice-grid,.scs-fast-path-inner,.scs-fit-check-grid,.scs-fit-check-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-story-panel,.scs-story-panel:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-story-panel:nth-child(even) .scs-story-figure{order:0}
  .scs-story-rule{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .scs-consulting-page .scs-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-visual-triptych{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-visual{min-height:360px}
  .scs-fast-path-links{justify-content:flex-start}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  body.scs-page{font-size:16px}
  .scs-nav{height:51px;min-height:51px;max-height:51px}
  .scs-nav-inner{padding:8px 18px}
  .scs-logo img{max-height:34px!important}
  .scs-menu{display:none}
  .scs-nav-cta{min-height:42px;padding:0 14px;font-size:11px;white-space:nowrap}
  .scs-hero{padding:28px 18px 34px}
  .scs-fast-path{position:static}
  .scs-fast-path-inner{padding:10px 18px}
  .scs-fast-path-copy span{display:none}
  .scs-fast-path-links{flex-wrap:wrap;white-space:normal;overflow:visible}
  .scs-fast-path-links a{min-height:36px;padding:0 11px;font-size:10.5px}
  .scs-h1{font-size:clamp(32px,8.8vw,40px);line-height:1.08}
  .scs-consulting-page .scs-h1{font-size:clamp(34px,8.5vw,40px);line-height:1.06}
  .scs-construction-roofing-page .scs-elevator{display:none}
  .scs-dek{font-size:18px}
  .scs-trust,.scs-checks,.scs-faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-checks li{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);min-height:72px;padding:10px 13px;gap:13px}
  .scs-checks .scs-app-icon{width:48px;height:48px;flex-basis:48px}
  .scs-offer-side>.scs-app-icon{width:54px;height:54px}
  .scs-price{font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,48px)}
  .scs-price-number{font-size:clamp(42px,13vw,56px)}
  .scs-hero .scs-visual{min-height:130px}
  .scs-hero .scs-trust{display:none}
  .scs-visual{min-height:260px}
  .scs-visual-card{left:18px;right:18px;bottom:18px;padding:16px}
  .scs-offer,.scs-process,.scs-proof,.scs-faq,.scs-final,.scs-recommendation-map,.scs-fit-check{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
}

/* ===================================================================
   2026-05-19 · 8-artifact universal floor extension
   New section classes for pages that carry the extended page-object
   schema (extras: questionH1, lastReviewed, keyTakeaways, framework,
   comparisonTable, citations, trustStrip).
   Backward compatible · only renders if HTML contains these classes.
   ================================================================ */

/* Question-as-H1 (Pattern #8) · slightly tighter set than agency H1 */
.scs-h1.scs-h1-question{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-style:normal;font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,52px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:0;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);max-width:760px;}

/* Last Reviewed attribution line · below H1 */
.scs-last-reviewed{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 14px;align-items:center;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:8px 0 14px;padding:6px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);max-width:680px;}
.scs-last-reviewed-label{color:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);}
.scs-last-reviewed-date{color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);}
.scs-principal-note{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:center;max-width:650px;margin:-8px 0 24px;padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.14);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
.scs-principal-note img{width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.18);filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.04);}
.scs-principal-note p{margin:0;color:var(--scs-muted,#565656);font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;}
.scs-principal-note strong{display:block;margin:0 0 3px;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* Key Takeaways block · top-of-page bullets */
.scs-takeaways{padding:52px 24px;background:#F8F6EF;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);}
.scs-takeaways .scs-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;}
.scs-takeaways-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:18px 32px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;}
.scs-takeaways-list li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);}
.scs-takeaways-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:14px;height:1px;background:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);}
.scs-takeaways-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.04fr) minmax(300px,.72fr);gap:32px;align-items:center}
.scs-takeaways-visualized .scs-takeaways-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
.scs-takeaways-visualized .scs-takeaways-list li{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.12);border-top:2px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);padding:19px 20px 19px 48px;box-shadow:0 28px 70px -58px rgba(38,63,91,.58)}
.scs-takeaways-visualized .scs-takeaways-list li::before{left:20px;top:31px;width:15px;height:15px;border:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);background:transparent}

/* Trust Strip · logos + metrics */
.scs-trust-strip{padding:48px 24px;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);}
.scs-trust-strip .scs-wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
.scs-trust-metrics{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:24px;text-align:center;}
.scs-trust-metrics .scs-trust-value{display:block;font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(34px,3.6vw,52px);line-height:1;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
.scs-trust-metrics .scs-trust-label{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);}
.scs-trust-logos{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:24px 36px;}
.scs-trust-logos .scs-trust-logo{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(38,63,91,0.55);}

/* Framework section · named SC marketing audit layers */
.scs-framework{padding:62px 24px;background:#FBFAF6;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);}
.scs-framework .scs-wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;}
.scs-framework .scs-section-head{margin-bottom:40px;}
.scs-framework .scs-section-visual{margin-bottom:36px;}
.scs-framework-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:32px 28px;}
.scs-framework-layer{background:#fff;padding:28px 26px;border-top:2px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(38,63,91,0.06);}
.scs-framework-layer .scs-app-icon{width:50px;height:50px;margin:0 0 16px}
.scs-framework-num{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:42px;line-height:0.95;color:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);margin:0 0 10px;letter-spacing:-0.005em;}
.scs-framework-layer h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-weight:400;font-size:21px;line-height:1.22;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);margin:0 0 10px;}
.scs-framework-layer p{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:0;}
.scs-framework-layer p + p{margin-top:12px;}

/* Comparison Table · descriptive, not prescriptive */
.scs-compare{padding:62px 24px;background:#fff;}
.scs-compare .scs-wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;}
.scs-compare .scs-section-head{margin-bottom:32px;}
.scs-compare .scs-section-visual{margin-bottom:32px;}
.scs-compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;}
.scs-compare-table th,.scs-compare-table td{padding:18px 20px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);}
.scs-compare-table thead th{background:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);color:#fff;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.scs-compare-table tbody th{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);width:22%;}
.scs-compare-table tr:last-child th,.scs-compare-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .scs-compare-table{font-size:14px;}
  .scs-compare-table th,.scs-compare-table td{padding:14px 14px;}
}

/* Citations section · external authority anchors */
.scs-citations{padding:52px 24px;background:#F8F6EF;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);}
.scs-citations .scs-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;}
.scs-citations .scs-section-visual{margin-bottom:28px;}
.scs-citations-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;}
.scs-citation{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding:18px 22px;background:#fff;border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;}
.scs-citation-claim{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);}
.scs-citation-source{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);align-self:flex-start;padding-bottom:1px;}
.scs-citation-source:hover{color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);border-bottom-color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);}

/* Mobile tightening for new sections */
@media (max-width:720px){
  .scs-takeaways,.scs-citations{padding:40px 18px;}
  .scs-takeaways-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
  .scs-principal-note{grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr);gap:13px;padding:13px 14px;}
  .scs-principal-note img{width:56px;height:56px;}
  .scs-section-visual{margin-bottom:24px}
  .scs-section-visual figcaption{left:12px;bottom:12px;max-width:calc(100% - 64px);font-size:10.5px}
  .scs-search-intent{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
  .scs-intent-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .scs-framework{padding:46px 18px;}
  .scs-compare{padding:46px 18px;}
  .scs-trust-strip{padding:36px 18px;}
}

/* ===================================================================
   2026-05-19 · Prequalification form · CSO and future paid offers
   Renders between trust strip and framework. Posts to Web3Forms,
   redirects to Stripe checkout after submit.
   ================================================================ */
.scs-prequal{padding:58px 24px;background:var(--scs-paper,#FFFFFF);border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.08);}
.scs-prequal .scs-wrap{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;}
.scs-prequal .scs-section-head{margin-bottom:18px;}
.scs-prequal-lede{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:0 0 26px;max-width:760px;}
.scs-prequal-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;background:#F8F6EF;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.10);padding:28px 26px;}
.scs-prequal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;}
@media (max-width:680px){.scs-prequal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.scs-prequal-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.scs-prequal-field-wide{grid-column:1 / -1;}
.scs-prequal-field > span{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);}
.scs-prequal-field > span em{font-style:normal;font-size:11px;color:#8B2D2D;letter-spacing:0.10em;margin-left:6px;}
.scs-prequal-field input,
.scs-prequal-field select,
.scs-prequal-field textarea{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.22);padding:10px 12px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;}
.scs-prequal-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:64px;}
.scs-prequal-surfaces{border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.16);background:#fff;padding:18px 18px 10px;margin:0;}
.scs-prequal-surfaces legend{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold-d,#B08D4E);padding:0 8px;}
.scs-prequal-checks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:10px 18px;margin-top:10px;}
.scs-prequal-check{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);cursor:pointer;}
.scs-prequal-check input[type="checkbox"]{margin-top:3px;flex-shrink:0;}
.scs-prequal-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:6px;}
.scs-prequal-actions .scs-btn{cursor:pointer;border:0;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:14px 26px;background:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);color:#fff;transition:background 180ms;}
.scs-prequal-actions .scs-btn:hover{background:#1B2D43;}
.scs-prequal-note{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);}
@media (max-width:720px){.scs-prequal{padding:42px 18px;}.scs-prequal-form{padding:20px 18px;}}

/* SELL-CLOSE · commercial close block · 2026-05-21 · 10x10 ICP conversion test fix */
.scs-sell{padding:clamp(52px,6.4vw,86px) 0;background:var(--scs-navy-d,#172537);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.scs-sell::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-12vw;top:-8vw;width:46vw;height:46vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,169,110,0.18) 0%,rgba(201,169,110,0.04) 42%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}
.scs-sell::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:clamp(24px,3vw,48px);top:clamp(24px,3vw,48px);width:54px;height:54px;border-top:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);border-right:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);opacity:0.68;}
.scs-sell-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-sell-eyebrow{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0 0 22px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.scs-sell-eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:0.85;}
.scs-sell-h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(34px,4.4vw,60px);line-height:1.08;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 22px;letter-spacing:-0.018em;max-width:18ch;}
.scs-sell-lede{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(16px,1.2vw,19px);line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);margin:0 0 36px;max-width:62ch;font-weight:400;}
.scs-sell-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(20px,2.6vw,40px);padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.32);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.32);margin:0 0 36px;max-width:680px;}
.scs-sell-meta b{display:block;font-family:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:0.94;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;}
.scs-sell-meta span{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.66);line-height:1.5;}
.scs-sell-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(20px,2.6vw,32px);}
.scs-sell-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;min-height:54px;padding:0 30px;background:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);color:var(--scs-navy-d,#172537);font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;border:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);text-decoration:none;transition:background 0.24s ease,transform 0.24s ease,box-shadow 0.24s ease;}
.scs-sell-cta:hover{background:#b8995e;border-color:#b8995e;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 22px 48px -26px rgba(201,169,110,0.55);}
.scs-sell-cta .arrow{font-size:17px;line-height:1;transition:transform 0.24s ease;}
.scs-sell-cta:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px);}
.scs-sell-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;height:54px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);position:relative;padding:0 2px;text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.24s ease;}
.scs-sell-link::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:16px;height:1px;background:rgba(201,169,110,0.5);transition:opacity 0.24s ease;}
.scs-sell-link:hover{color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
.scs-sell-link:hover::after{opacity:1;}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .scs-sell{padding:clamp(42px,10vw,66px) 0;}
  .scs-sell-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;padding:20px 0;}
  .scs-sell-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .scs-sell-cta,.scs-sell-link{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .scs-sell-link::after{display:none;}
}

/* VISIBLE FRESHNESS STAMP · 2026-05-21 · AI/SEO ranking factor fix */
.scs-fresh-stamp{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:8px 0 14px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
.scs-fresh-stamp::before{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:0.75;}
.scs-fresh-stamp em{font-style:normal;opacity:1;color:inherit;}
@media (max-width:560px){.scs-fresh-stamp{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.18em;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#8B6F3A;}}

/* VERTICAL PROOF CAROUSEL · 2026-05-21 · ICP P9 post-comparison fix */
.scs-vproof{padding:clamp(44px,5.8vw,72px) 0;background:var(--scs-paper,#FBFAF6);}
.scs-vproof-head{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto clamp(28px,3vw,44px);padding:0 clamp(20px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-vproof-head .scs-label{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0 0 12px;}
.scs-vproof-head .scs-h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px);line-height:1.06;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;margin:0;max-width:22ch;letter-spacing:-0.018em;}
.scs-vproof-head .scs-vproof-note{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:14px 0 0;max-width:64ch;}
.scs-vproof-rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,2vw,24px);max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-vproof-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.10);border-left:4px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:transform 0.24s ease,box-shadow 0.24s ease,border-color 0.24s ease;min-height:220px;cursor:pointer;}
.scs-vproof-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(201,169,110,0.55);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -34px rgba(38,63,91,0.32);}
.scs-vproof-tag{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0;}
.scs-vproof-card strong{font-family:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,52px);line-height:0.92;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.005em;display:block;margin:0;}
.scs-vproof-line{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:0;flex:1;}
.scs-vproof-arrow{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);padding-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.55);align-self:flex-start;margin-top:auto;transition:color 0.24s ease,border-color 0.24s ease;}
.scs-vproof-card:hover .scs-vproof-arrow{color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);border-color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
@media (max-width:760px){.scs-vproof-rail{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.scs-vproof-card{min-height:auto;}}

/* TOM PETERS AGGREGATE PROOF STRIP · 2026-05-21 · 5 bold lines under H1 · premium feel */
.scs-tp-proof{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(10px,1.4vw,20px);max-width:1180px;margin:12px 0 16px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);}
.scs-tp-proof-chip{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.scs-tp-proof-chip b{display:block;font-family:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,31px);line-height:0.94;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;}
.scs-tp-proof-chip b em{font-style:normal;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);font-weight:400;}
.scs-tp-proof-chip span{display:block;font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);line-height:1.25;}
@media (max-width:980px){.scs-tp-proof{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media (max-width:560px){.scs-tp-proof{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:10px 0 12px;padding:10px 0}.scs-tp-proof-chip:nth-child(n+4){display:none}.scs-tp-proof-chip b{font-size:24px}.scs-tp-proof-chip span{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.1em}}

/* THE SC METHOD H2 BLOCK · 2026-05-21 · trademarked named framework · 5 layers · 3-step process */
.scs-method{padding:clamp(40px,5vw,68px) 0;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.10);}
.scs-method-inner{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-method-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(280px,0.45fr);gap:clamp(28px,4vw,60px);align-items:end;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-method-eyebrow{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0 0 14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.scs-method-eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:0.85;}
.scs-method h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,54px);line-height:1.06;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.018em;margin:0;max-width:18ch;}
.scs-method h2 sup{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:0.36em;vertical-align:super;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.04em;}
.scs-method-lede{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(15px,1.05vw,17px);line-height:1.65;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:0;max-width:42ch;}
.scs-method-layers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:rgba(38,63,91,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);margin:0 0 clamp(28px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-method-layer{background:#fff;padding:clamp(18px,2vw,26px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;min-height:140px;}
.scs-method-layer b{font-family:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:32px;line-height:0.92;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);font-weight:400;}
.scs-method-layer h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;margin:0;}
.scs-method-layer p{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--scs-ink-2,#4A4A4A);margin:0;}
.scs-method-flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 32px 1fr 32px 1fr;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);background:var(--scs-paper,#FBFAF6);border:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.32);}
.scs-method-flow-step{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.scs-method-flow-step b{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
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.scs-method-flow-arrow{font-family:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:28px;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);text-align:center;line-height:1;}
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/* TIERED CONTACT PAGES · /talk, /talk/principal, /private · 2026-05-21 · concierge upgrade */
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/* PRIVATE INQUIRY · F4 · no form, just principal contact */
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/* COMPARISON TABLE · 3-column · Stan Consulting vs retainer agency vs in-house · 2026-05-21 */
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/* PRIVATE · CONCIERGE INQUIRY FORM · 2026-05-21 · F4 partnership tier · scraper-safe */
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.scs-priv-progress{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px;}
.scs-priv-progress span{height:2px;flex:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.10);transition:background 0.32s ease;}
.scs-priv-progress span[data-on="true"]{background:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}
.scs-priv-success{display:none;text-align:left;padding:24px 0;}
.scs-priv-success[data-active="true"]{display:block;animation:scs-priv-fade 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);}
.scs-priv-success-mark{width:64px;height:64px;border:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 28px;}
.scs-priv-success-mark::before{content:"";width:18px;height:32px;border:solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);border-width:0 2px 2px 0;transform:rotate(45deg) translate(-4px,-4px);}
.scs-priv-success h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);line-height:1.1;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 16px;}
.scs-priv-success p{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);margin:0 0 14px;}
.scs-priv-success .scs-priv-tenets{margin-top:24px;}
.scs-priv-foot{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);margin:32px 0 0;max-width:62ch;}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .scs-priv-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;}
  .scs-priv-monogram{display:none;}
  .scs-priv-form{max-width:540px;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .scs-priv-form-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;}
  .scs-priv-actions{flex-direction:column-reverse;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;}
  .scs-priv-next,.scs-priv-submit{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .scs-priv-nav{justify-content:flex-start;}
}


/* ELEVATOR PITCH CHIP · Tom Peters + Neil Patel rhythm · 2026-05-21 */
.scs-elevator{margin:18px 0 28px;padding:22px 26px;background:rgba(201,169,110,0.06);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);max-width:620px;display:grid;gap:8px;}
.scs-elevator p{font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(15px,1.1vw,17px);line-height:1.5;color:var(--scs-ink,#1A1A1A);margin:0;}
.scs-elevator p b{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.92em;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);margin-right:6px;}
@media (max-width:560px){.scs-elevator{padding:16px 18px;}}

/* BASICS FOUNDATION VISUALS · 2026-06-12 · bright generated assets for basics colossus */
.scs-basics-visual{grid-column:1 / -1;margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.14);border-left:6px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 28px 76px -66px rgba(38,63,91,.62)}
.scs-basics-visual img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1586 / 992;object-fit:cover}
.scs-basics-visual figcaption{margin:0;padding:12px 16px;color:var(--scs-muted,#4A4A4A);font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.12)}

/* PAIN BACKLINKS · 2026-05-21 · per SC_BUILD_CANON §4 · Stan Q2=B · before sell-close · ≥2 Pain pages per Service */
.scs-pain-back{padding:clamp(34px,4.6vw,58px) 0;background:var(--scs-paper,#FBFAF6);border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.10);}
.scs-pain-back-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,3vw,40px);}
.scs-pain-back-head{margin-bottom:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);max-width:680px;}
.scs-pain-back-eyebrow{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0 0 14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.scs-pain-back-eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:0.85;}
.scs-pain-back h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,40px);line-height:1.08;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:-0.018em;max-width:22ch;}
.scs-pain-back-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1px;background:rgba(38,63,91,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,0.12);}
.scs-pain-back-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;padding:clamp(16px,2vw,22px);background:#fff;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;border-left:4px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);transition:background 0.24s ease,transform 0.24s ease;min-height:112px;cursor:pointer;}
.scs-pain-back-card:hover{background:var(--scs-paper,#FBFAF6);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.scs-pain-back-card-tag{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);margin:0;}
.scs-pain-back-card h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,21px);line-height:1.15;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:-0.012em;}
.scs-pain-back-card .scs-pain-back-arrow{font-family:'Barlow Condensed','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-navy,#263F5B);padding-bottom:2px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);align-self:flex-start;margin-top:auto;transition:color 0.24s ease;}
.scs-pain-back-card:hover .scs-pain-back-arrow{color:var(--scs-gold,#C9A96E);}


/* CHILD PAGE STEP LIFT · 2026-05-23 · visual buyer handling for service and industry children */
.scs-child-step{padding:clamp(36px,4.8vw,64px) 24px;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.1)}
.scs-child-step-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.7fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(26px,4vw,54px);align-items:center}
.scs-child-step-visual{position:relative;margin:0;background:#07101d;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.34);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 36px 94px -66px rgba(7,16,29,.78)}
.scs-child-step-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;z-index:2;width:74px;height:74px;background:url("/assets/images/stan-consulting-logo-white.png") center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.13;mix-blend-mode:screen;pointer-events:none}
.scs-child-step-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:18px;top:18px;width:50px;height:50px;border-top:2px solid rgba(201,169,110,.9);border-right:2px solid rgba(201,169,110,.9)}
.scs-child-step-visual img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.06) brightness(.86)}
.scs-child-step-visual figcaption{position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:3;padding:9px 11px;background:rgba(7,16,29,.72);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold);color:#fff;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-child-step-copy>.scs-label{margin-bottom:11px}
.scs-child-step-copy h2{margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"DM Serif Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(30px,3.7vw,54px);line-height:1.02;font-weight:400;text-wrap:balance}
.scs-child-step-copy p{max-width:720px;margin:0 0 24px;color:var(--scs-muted);font-size:18px;line-height:1.62}
.scs-child-step-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;background:transparent;border:0}
.scs-child-step-links a{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;min-height:112px;background:#fff;padding:18px 56px 18px 20px;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid rgba(38,63,91,.14);border-left:4px solid var(--scs-gold);box-shadow:0 20px 64px -58px rgba(38,63,91,.72);transition:background .22s ease,border-color .22s ease,transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease;cursor:pointer}
.scs-child-step-links a::after{content:"View \2192";position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:14px;color:var(--scs-navy);font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:1px solid var(--scs-gold);padding-bottom:2px}
.scs-child-step-links a:hover,.scs-child-step-links a:focus-visible{background:#fff;border-color:rgba(201,169,110,.72);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 30px 84px -62px rgba(38,63,91,.86);outline:none}
.scs-child-step-links span{font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-child-step-links b{font-family:"Barlow",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.22;color:var(--scs-navy)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .scs-child-step-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-child-step-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .scs-child-step{padding:42px 18px}
}


/* VISUAL DEPTH PASS · 2026-05-23 · premium mid-page inspection band */
.scs-depth-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:clamp(48px,6.2vw,84px) 24px;background:#101925;color:#fff}
.scs-depth-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0 1px,transparent 1px 96px),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.02) 0 1px,transparent 1px 96px);opacity:.7;pointer-events:none}
.scs-depth-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.98fr) minmax(340px,.72fr);gap:clamp(34px,5vw,70px);align-items:center}
.scs-depth-mosaic{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .82fr;gap:12px}
.scs-depth-frame{position:relative;margin:0;background:#07101d;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.34);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 42px 110px -70px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.scs-depth-frame::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;z-index:2;width:72px;height:72px;background:url("/assets/images/stan-consulting-logo-white.png") center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.12;mix-blend-mode:screen;pointer-events:none}
.scs-depth-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.08) brightness(.78)}
.scs-depth-frame-main{min-height:430px}
.scs-depth-stack{display:grid;gap:12px}
.scs-depth-stack .scs-depth-frame{min-height:209px}
.scs-depth-frame figcaption{position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:14px;z-index:3;padding:9px 11px;background:rgba(7,16,29,.72);border-left:3px solid var(--scs-gold);color:#fff;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-depth-copy .scs-label{color:var(--scs-gold)}
.scs-depth-copy h2{margin:0 0 20px;color:#fff;font-family:"DM Serif Display",Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);line-height:.98;font-weight:400;text-wrap:balance}
.scs-depth-copy p{max-width:650px;margin:0 0 26px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);font-size:18px;line-height:1.64}
.scs-depth-points{display:grid;gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}
.scs-depth-point{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);padding:16px}
.scs-depth-point b{display:grid;place-items:center;width:54px;height:54px;border:1px solid rgba(201,169,110,.62);color:var(--scs-gold);font-family:"Bebas Neue",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;line-height:1}
.scs-depth-point span{display:block;color:#fff;font-family:"Barlow Condensed",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scs-depth-point small{display:block;margin-top:4px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);font-size:14px;line-height:1.42}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .scs-depth-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .scs-depth-band{padding:54px 18px}
  .scs-depth-mosaic{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .scs-depth-frame-main,.scs-depth-stack .scs-depth-frame{min-height:260px}
  .scs-depth-point{grid-template-columns:52px minmax(0,1fr);padding:14px}
  .scs-depth-point b{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:26px}
}