/*
Theme Name: ProQS
Theme URI: https://proqs.site/
Author: ProQS
Author URI: https://proqs.site/
Description: A modern, premium knowledge-platform theme for ProQS — built for Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and construction professionals. Lightweight, fast, accessible and SEO-focused, with a Knowledge Hub, QS Tools, NEC4 hub and a premium article reading experience.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: proqs
Tags: blog, education, news, custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, block-styles, wide-blocks, accessibility-ready, right-sidebar
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN SYSTEM — TOKENS
   Change a value here and it updates everywhere on the site.
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --proqs-navy:#0A1F3C;
  --proqs-navy-deep:#071630;
  --proqs-navy-mid:#0E2B52;
  --proqs-charcoal:#1E2733;
  --proqs-ink:#182233;
  --proqs-slate:#5B6B82;
  --proqs-slate-light:#8593A8;
  --proqs-paper:#FFFFFF;
  --proqs-mist:#F5F7FA;
  --proqs-mist-2:#EEF1F6;
  --proqs-line:#E4E9F0;
  --proqs-teal:#0F9E92;
  --proqs-teal-deep:#0B7E75;
  --proqs-teal-tint:#E4F5F3;
  --proqs-teal-bright:#5EEAD4;
  --proqs-amber:#C98A2E;

  --proqs-radius:14px;
  --proqs-radius-sm:10px;
  --proqs-radius-xs:8px;

  --proqs-shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(10,31,60,.06), 0 1px 1px rgba(10,31,60,.04);
  --proqs-shadow-md:0 8px 24px rgba(10,31,60,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(10,31,60,.04);
  --proqs-shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(10,31,60,.16), 0 8px 20px rgba(10,31,60,.08);

  --proqs-font-body:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --proqs-font-display:'Manrope','Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;

  --proqs-maxw:1200px;
  --proqs-maxw-narrow:760px;
  --proqs-header-h:72px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
body,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,p,figure,blockquote,dl,dd{margin:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--proqs-header-h) + 20px);}
body{
  font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);
  color:var(--proqs-ink);
  background:var(--proqs-paper);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.proqs-display{font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.25;color:var(--proqs-navy);font-weight:800;}
img,svg,video,iframe{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
a{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);text-decoration:none;transition:color .15s ease;}
a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal);}
ul,ol{padding-left:1.4em;}
figure{margin:0;}
hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-line);margin:2rem 0;}
::selection{background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);color:var(--proqs-navy);}

/* Accessibility: visible focus for keyboard users */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--proqs-teal);
  outline-offset:2px;
  border-radius:4px;
}
.screen-reader-text{
  border:0;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip-path:inset(50%);height:1px;margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;word-wrap:normal!important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus{
  background:#fff;clip:auto;clip-path:none;color:var(--proqs-navy);display:block;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:700;height:auto;left:6px;line-height:normal;padding:14px 22px;
  text-decoration:none;top:6px;width:auto;z-index:100000;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-wrap{max-width:var(--proqs-maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;}
.proqs-wrap--narrow{max-width:var(--proqs-maxw-narrow);}
.proqs-section{padding:88px 0;position:relative;}
.proqs-section--tight{padding:56px 0;}
.proqs-section--mist{background:var(--proqs-mist);}
.proqs-section--dark{background:var(--proqs-charcoal);color:#fff;}
.proqs-section--navy{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--proqs-navy-deep),var(--proqs-navy));color:#fff;}

.proqs-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);
}
.proqs-eyebrow::before{content:'';width:16px;height:2px;background:var(--proqs-teal);border-radius:2px;}
.proqs-section--dark .proqs-eyebrow,.proqs-section--navy .proqs-eyebrow{color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}
.proqs-section--dark .proqs-eyebrow::before,.proqs-section--navy .proqs-eyebrow::before{background:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}

.proqs-section-head{max-width:660px;margin-bottom:44px;}
.proqs-section-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);margin-top:12px;}
.proqs-section-head p{color:var(--proqs-slate);font-size:16px;margin-top:12px;}
.proqs-section--dark .proqs-section-head h2,.proqs-section--navy .proqs-section-head h2{color:#fff;}
.proqs-section--dark .proqs-section-head p,.proqs-section--navy .proqs-section-head p{color:#AEB8C8;}
.proqs-section-head--row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;max-width:none;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1.2;
  padding:13px 24px;border-radius:9px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .18s ease,color .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
  text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;
}
.proqs-btn--primary{background:var(--proqs-teal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);}
.proqs-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--proqs-teal-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-md);}
.proqs-btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--proqs-navy);border-color:var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--proqs-navy);background:var(--proqs-mist);color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-btn--onDark{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.proqs-btn--onDark:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.42);color:#fff;}
.proqs-btn--sm{padding:9px 16px;font-size:13.5px;}
.proqs-btn--block{width:100%;}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:900;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);
}
.admin-bar .proqs-header{top:32px;}
@media screen and (max-width:782px){.admin-bar .proqs-header{top:46px;}}
.proqs-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;height:var(--proqs-header-h);}
.proqs-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:20px;color:var(--proqs-navy);flex-shrink:0;}
.proqs-logo:hover{color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-logo img{max-height:42px;width:auto;}
.proqs-logo-mark{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--proqs-navy) 0%,var(--proqs-teal-deep) 100%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;
}
.proqs-logo-text small{display:block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--proqs-slate);font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);line-height:1;margin-top:2px;}

.proqs-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-menu li{position:relative;}
.proqs-menu a{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--proqs-charcoal);white-space:nowrap;}
.proqs-menu a:hover,.proqs-menu .current-menu-item > a,.proqs-menu .current-menu-parent > a{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-menu .sub-menu{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:-16px;min-width:230px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);
  box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-md);padding:8px;list-style:none;margin:0;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:all .18s ease;z-index:950;
}
.proqs-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,.proqs-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.proqs-menu .sub-menu a{display:block;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;}
.proqs-menu .sub-menu a:hover{background:var(--proqs-mist);}

.proqs-nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;}
.proqs-icon-btn{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--proqs-charcoal);background:var(--proqs-mist);border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .15s ease;padding:0;
}
.proqs-icon-btn:hover{background:var(--proqs-mist-2);border-color:var(--proqs-slate-light);color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-burger{display:none;}

/* Language switcher (Polylang / WPML compatible) */
.proqs-lang{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-lang li{margin:0;}
.proqs-lang a{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--proqs-slate);padding:5px 8px;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid transparent;
}
.proqs-lang a:hover{background:var(--proqs-mist);color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-lang .current-lang a,.proqs-lang .current-lang > a{background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-lang img{display:inline-block;vertical-align:-1px;margin-right:4px;}

/* Mobile drawer */
.proqs-mobile-nav{
  display:none;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);
  padding:12px 32px 22px;max-height:calc(100vh - var(--proqs-header-h));overflow-y:auto;
}
.proqs-mobile-nav.is-open{display:block;}
.proqs-mobile-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-mobile-nav a{display:block;padding:13px 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--proqs-charcoal);border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-mist-2);}
.proqs-mobile-nav .sub-menu a{padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--proqs-slate);}
.proqs-mobile-nav .proqs-btn{margin-top:18px;}

/* Search overlay */
.proqs-search-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;background:rgba(7,22,48,.55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  display:none;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding:12vh 20px 20px;
}
.proqs-search-overlay.is-open{display:flex;}
.proqs-search-panel{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);width:100%;max-width:660px;
  box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-lg);overflow:hidden;
}
.proqs-search-panel form{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:18px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-search-panel input[type=search]{
  flex:1;border:0;font-size:18px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);color:var(--proqs-navy);
  padding:6px 0;background:transparent;
}
.proqs-search-panel input[type=search]:focus{outline:none;}
.proqs-search-results{max-height:52vh;overflow-y:auto;padding:8px;}
.proqs-search-results a{display:block;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-search-results a:hover,.proqs-search-results a:focus{background:var(--proqs-mist);}
.proqs-search-results .r-title{font-weight:600;font-size:15px;display:block;}
.proqs-search-results .r-meta{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);display:block;margin-top:2px;}
.proqs-search-hint{padding:16px 22px;font-size:13px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-hero{
  background:radial-gradient(120% 140% at 100% 0%,var(--proqs-navy-mid) 0%,var(--proqs-navy) 45%,var(--proqs-navy-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:96px 0 100px;
}
.proqs-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.proqs-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,54px);line-height:1.08;color:#fff;margin-top:16px;}
.proqs-hero h1 .accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--proqs-teal-bright),#8FE3D9);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.proqs-hero p.proqs-hero-sub{margin-top:22px;font-size:18px;color:#C6D2E6;max-width:520px;}
.proqs-hero .proqs-eyebrow{color:#7FE0D3;}
.proqs-hero .proqs-eyebrow::before{background:#7FE0D3;}
.proqs-hero-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.proqs-hero-stats{display:flex;gap:36px;margin-top:52px;flex-wrap:wrap;list-style:none;padding:0;}
.proqs-hero-stats strong{display:block;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);color:#fff;}
.proqs-hero-stats span{font-size:13px;color:#93A3BE;}

.proqs-hero-visual{position:relative;height:420px;}
.proqs-dash{
  position:absolute;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:16px;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.proqs-dash--main{top:0;left:0;width:88%;height:280px;padding:22px;animation:proqsFloat1 7s ease-in-out infinite;}
.proqs-dash--main .dm-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;}
.proqs-dash--main .dm-head span{font-size:12px;color:#AEBBD3;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.proqs-dash-bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:10px;height:150px;}
.proqs-dash-bars i{flex:1;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--proqs-teal-bright),var(--proqs-teal));opacity:.85;}
.proqs-dash--float{width:220px;padding:18px;top:230px;right:0;animation:proqsFloat2 8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.proqs-dash--float .lbl{font-size:11px;color:#93A3BE;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-weight:700;}
.proqs-dash--float .val{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin-top:6px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);color:#fff;}
.proqs-dash--float .delta{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);margin-top:4px;font-weight:600;}
.proqs-dash--ring{width:150px;height:150px;left:20px;bottom:-10px;padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;animation:proqsFloat3 9s ease-in-out infinite;}
.proqs-dash--ring svg{width:88px;height:88px;}
.proqs-dash--ring .lbl{font-size:11px;color:#93A3BE;margin-top:6px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;}
@keyframes proqsFloat1{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
@keyframes proqsFloat2{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(10px)}}
@keyframes proqsFloat3{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-6px)}}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-trust{background:var(--proqs-mist);border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-trust .proqs-wrap{padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;}
.proqs-trust p{font-size:15px;color:var(--proqs-charcoal);font-weight:600;max-width:660px;}
.proqs-trust p b{color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-trust-tags{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-trust-tags li{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:20px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-grid{display:grid;gap:22px;}
.proqs-grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.proqs-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.proqs-grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}

.proqs-cat-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);
  padding:28px;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;display:block;
}
.proqs-cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-md);border-color:transparent;}
.proqs-cat-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.proqs-cat-card h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.proqs-cat-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate);margin-bottom:16px;}
.proqs-cat-link{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;transition:gap .15s ease;}
.proqs-cat-card:hover .proqs-cat-link{gap:9px;}
.proqs-cat-count{font-size:12px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);font-weight:600;margin-left:auto;}

.proqs-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);
  overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;
}
.proqs-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-md);}
.proqs-card-thumb{
  height:150px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--proqs-navy),var(--proqs-teal-deep));
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;
}
.proqs-card-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.proqs-card-thumb svg{position:absolute;right:-10px;bottom:-10px;opacity:.45;}
.proqs-card-body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.proqs-tag{
  font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;
  color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);padding:4px 10px;
  border-radius:6px;display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;
}
.proqs-card-body h3{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 8px;line-height:1.35;}
.proqs-card-body h3 a{color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-card-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-card-body p{font-size:13.8px;color:var(--proqs-slate);margin-bottom:16px;flex:1;}
.proqs-card-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:12.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-mist-2);padding-top:14px;
}
.proqs-card-meta .cta{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;}

/* Tool cards (dark section) */
.proqs-tool-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);padding:22px;transition:all .2s ease;display:block;
}
.proqs-tool-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(94,234,212,.4);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.proqs-tool-icon{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(94,234,212,.12);color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.proqs-tool-card h3,.proqs-tool-card h4{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;color:#fff;}
.proqs-tool-card p{font-size:12.5px;color:#93A3BE;line-height:1.5;}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT PANEL
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-afp{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--proqs-navy) 0%,var(--proqs-navy-mid) 100%);
  border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;box-shadow:var(--proqs-shadow-lg);
}
.proqs-afp-copy{padding:56px;color:#fff;}
.proqs-afp-copy .proqs-eyebrow{color:#7FE0D3;}
.proqs-afp-copy .proqs-eyebrow::before{background:#7FE0D3;}
.proqs-afp-copy h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px);color:#fff;margin:14px 0;}
.proqs-afp-copy > p{color:#C6D2E6;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:26px;max-width:440px;}
.proqs-afp-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 18px;margin-bottom:30px;list-style:none;padding:0;}
.proqs-afp-features li{font-size:13.5px;color:#DCE4F0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.proqs-afp-features li::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--proqs-teal-bright);flex-shrink:0;}
.proqs-badge-soon{
  display:inline-block;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:5px 10px;
  border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:16px;color:#fff;
}
.proqs-afp-mock{background:var(--proqs-navy);padding:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.proqs-afp-screen{
  background:#0F2846;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:14px;
  padding:24px;width:100%;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.proqs-afp-screen .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);font-size:12.5px;color:#C6D2E6;}
.proqs-afp-screen .row:last-of-type{border-bottom:none;}
.proqs-afp-screen .row b{color:#fff;font-weight:700;}
.proqs-status{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:20px;}
.proqs-status--ok{background:rgba(94,234,212,.15);color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}
.proqs-status--pending{background:rgba(201,138,46,.18);color:#E3A94C;}
.proqs-afp-total{margin-top:16px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.15);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;}
.proqs-afp-total span{font-size:12px;color:#93A3BE;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;}
.proqs-afp-total strong{font-size:22px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. NEC4 HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.proqs-split--even{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
.proqs-diagram{background:var(--proqs-mist);border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);padding:32px;}
.proqs-flow{display:flex;flex-direction:column;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-flow li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;position:relative;}
.proqs-flow li:not(:last-child)::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:19px;top:52px;width:2px;height:22px;background:var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-flow-num{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--proqs-navy);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;
  flex-shrink:0;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);
}
.proqs-flow li:nth-child(3) .proqs-flow-num{background:var(--proqs-teal);}
.proqs-flow b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--proqs-navy);font-weight:700;}
.proqs-flow span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate);}
.proqs-topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 22px;margin:26px 0 30px;list-style:none;padding:0;}
.proqs-topics li{font-size:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-mist-2);}
.proqs-topics li::before{content:'';width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--proqs-teal);flex-shrink:0;}
.proqs-topics a{color:var(--proqs-charcoal);font-weight:500;}
.proqs-topics a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. INSIGHT LIST
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-insights{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-line);list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-insight{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  padding:22px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);transition:background .15s ease;margin:0;
}
.proqs-insight:hover{background:var(--proqs-mist);}
.proqs-insight-date{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);font-weight:600;}
.proqs-insight h3{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin-top:8px;}
.proqs-insight h3 a{color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-insight h3 a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-insight .arrow{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. PRO-DEV CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-numbered{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-numbered li{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);align-items:flex-start;}
.proqs-numbered .n{font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);flex-shrink:0;}
.proqs-numbered h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;}
.proqs-numbered p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate);}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. NEWSLETTER
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-nl{text-align:center;max-width:580px;margin:0 auto;}
.proqs-nl h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,30px);color:#fff;}
.proqs-nl p{color:#C6D2E6;margin:14px 0 28px;font-size:15.5px;}
.proqs-nl form{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.proqs-nl input[type=email]{
  flex:1;min-width:240px;max-width:330px;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;
  font-size:14.5px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);
}
.proqs-nl input[type=email]::placeholder{color:#93A3BE;}
.proqs-nl-note{font-size:12px;color:#7F8FAB;margin-top:14px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. ARTICLE (single post)
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-breadcrumbs{font-size:13px;color:var(--proqs-slate);padding:22px 0 0;}
.proqs-breadcrumbs a{color:var(--proqs-slate);font-weight:500;}
.proqs-breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-breadcrumbs .sep{margin:0 8px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);}

.proqs-article-head{padding:24px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-article-head h1{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);margin:16px 0 18px;line-height:1.15;}
.proqs-article-standfirst{font-size:19px;color:var(--proqs-slate);line-height:1.6;max-width:720px;}
.proqs-article-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate);}
.proqs-article-meta .avatar{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-display);}
.proqs-article-meta .dot{width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--proqs-slate-light);}
.proqs-article-meta strong{color:var(--proqs-navy);font-weight:700;}

.proqs-article-featured{margin:36px 0;border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);overflow:hidden;}
.proqs-article-featured img{width:100%;}

.proqs-article-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:start;padding:44px 0 80px;}
.proqs-article-layout--noToc{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;}

.proqs-toc{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--proqs-header-h) + 28px);max-height:calc(100vh - var(--proqs-header-h) - 56px);overflow-y:auto;}
.admin-bar .proqs-toc{top:calc(var(--proqs-header-h) + 60px);}
.proqs-toc h2{font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--proqs-slate);font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px;}
.proqs-toc ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-left:2px solid var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-toc li{margin:0;}
.proqs-toc a{display:block;padding:7px 0 7px 16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate);border-left:2px solid transparent;margin-left:-2px;line-height:1.45;}
.proqs-toc a:hover{color:var(--proqs-navy);}
.proqs-toc a.is-active{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);border-left-color:var(--proqs-teal);font-weight:600;}
.proqs-toc .lvl-3 a{padding-left:28px;font-size:13px;}

/* Article body typography */
.proqs-prose{font-size:17.5px;line-height:1.78;color:#2A3547;max-width:760px;}
.proqs-prose > * + *{margin-top:1.35em;}
.proqs-prose h2{font-size:clamp(23px,2.6vw,29px);margin-top:2.4em;margin-bottom:.6em;scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--proqs-header-h) + 24px);}
.proqs-prose h3{font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,22px);margin-top:1.9em;margin-bottom:.5em;scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--proqs-header-h) + 24px);}
.proqs-prose h4{font-size:17.5px;margin-top:1.6em;margin-bottom:.4em;}
.proqs-prose p{margin-bottom:0;}
.proqs-prose a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:1px;font-weight:500;}
.proqs-prose ul,.proqs-prose ol{padding-left:1.4em;}
.proqs-prose li{margin-bottom:.5em;}
.proqs-prose li::marker{color:var(--proqs-teal);}
.proqs-prose img,.proqs-prose figure{border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}
.proqs-prose figcaption{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);margin-top:10px;text-align:center;}
.proqs-prose blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--proqs-teal);background:var(--proqs-mist);
  padding:20px 26px;margin:2em 0;border-radius:0 var(--proqs-radius-sm) var(--proqs-radius-sm) 0;
  font-size:18px;color:var(--proqs-navy);font-style:normal;
}
.proqs-prose blockquote p{margin:0;}
.proqs-prose code{background:var(--proqs-mist-2);padding:2px 6px;border-radius:5px;font-size:.9em;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace;}
.proqs-prose pre{background:var(--proqs-navy);color:#DCE4F0;padding:22px;border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);overflow-x:auto;font-size:14px;}
.proqs-prose pre code{background:none;padding:0;color:inherit;}

/* Tables — responsive on mobile */
.proqs-prose table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;margin:2em 0;}
.proqs-prose th{background:var(--proqs-navy);color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;}
.proqs-prose td{padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);vertical-align:top;}
.proqs-prose tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--proqs-mist);}
.proqs-table-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:2em 0;border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);}
.proqs-table-scroll table{margin:0;min-width:520px;}

/* Editorial content boxes — usable from the WordPress editor */
.proqs-box{border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);padding:22px 26px;margin:2em 0;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);background:var(--proqs-mist);}
.proqs-box p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.proqs-box--tip{background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);border-color:#BFE7E2;}
.proqs-box--key{background:#FFF8EC;border-color:#F2DFC0;}
.proqs-box--def{background:#EEF3FB;border-color:#D3E0F2;}
.proqs-box-label{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);
}
.proqs-box--tip .proqs-box-label{color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-box--key .proqs-box-label{color:#9A6A16;}
.proqs-box--def .proqs-box-label{color:#2B5A96;}

.proqs-article-footer{border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-line);margin-top:56px;padding-top:32px;}
.proqs-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;list-style:none;margin:0 0 28px;padding:0;}
.proqs-tags a{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;background:var(--proqs-mist);border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);color:var(--proqs-slate);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:20px;}
.proqs-tags a:hover{background:var(--proqs-teal-tint);border-color:var(--proqs-teal-tint);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}

.proqs-cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--proqs-navy),var(--proqs-navy-mid));color:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--proqs-radius);padding:36px 40px;margin:44px 0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.proqs-cta-band h2,.proqs-cta-band h3{color:#fff;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:6px;}
.proqs-cta-band p{color:#C6D2E6;font-size:14.5px;max-width:460px;}

/* Progress bar */
.proqs-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;background:var(--proqs-teal);width:0;z-index:1001;transition:width .1s linear;}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. KNOWLEDGE HUB / ARCHIVE
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-hub-head{background:var(--proqs-mist);border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);padding:56px 0 40px;}
.proqs-hub-head h1{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px);margin:12px 0;}
.proqs-hub-head p{color:var(--proqs-slate);font-size:16.5px;max-width:640px;}
.proqs-filters{display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;list-style:none;margin:28px 0 0;padding:0;}
.proqs-filters a{
  font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;padding:8px 15px;border-radius:20px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);color:var(--proqs-charcoal);display:inline-block;
}
.proqs-filters a:hover{border-color:var(--proqs-teal);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-filters .is-active a,.proqs-filters a.is-active{background:var(--proqs-navy);border-color:var(--proqs-navy);color:#fff;}

.proqs-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:56px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.proqs-pagination .page-numbers{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:42px;height:42px;padding:0 12px;
  border-radius:9px;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);background:#fff;color:var(--proqs-charcoal);
  font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;
}
.proqs-pagination .page-numbers:hover{border-color:var(--proqs-teal);color:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}
.proqs-pagination .page-numbers.current{background:var(--proqs-navy);border-color:var(--proqs-navy);color:#fff;}

.proqs-empty{text-align:center;padding:80px 20px;}
.proqs-empty h2{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.proqs-empty p{color:var(--proqs-slate);margin-bottom:24px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. PAGE / DEFAULT CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-page-head{padding:56px 0 32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-line);}
.proqs-page-head h1{font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px);}
.proqs-page-body{padding:48px 0 80px;}

/* Comments */
.proqs-comments{border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-line);margin-top:56px;padding-top:40px;max-width:760px;}
.proqs-comments h2{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:24px;}
.proqs-comments ol{list-style:none;padding:0;}
.proqs-comments .comment-body{background:var(--proqs-mist);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);padding:20px 24px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.proqs-comments .comment-meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);margin-bottom:8px;}
.proqs-comments input[type=text],.proqs-comments input[type=email],.proqs-comments input[type=url],.proqs-comments textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:9px;
  font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;background:#fff;
}
.proqs-comments .submit{
  background:var(--proqs-teal);color:#fff;border:0;padding:13px 24px;border-radius:9px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);
}
.proqs-comments .submit:hover{background:var(--proqs-teal-deep);}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. ADVERTS (AdSense slots)
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-ad{margin:36px 0;text-align:center;min-height:1px;}
.proqs-ad--inline{margin:44px 0;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--proqs-mist-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--proqs-mist-2);}
.proqs-ad-label{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);margin-bottom:8px;display:block;font-weight:600;}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-footer{background:var(--proqs-navy-deep);color:#AEB8C8;padding:64px 0 28px;}
.proqs-footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:44px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.proqs-footer .proqs-logo{color:#fff;}
.proqs-footer-brand p{font-size:13.5px;margin-top:14px;max-width:290px;line-height:1.6;color:#93A3BE;}
.proqs-footer h2,.proqs-footer h3{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:16px;font-family:var(--proqs-font-body);}
.proqs-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.proqs-footer li{margin-bottom:11px;}
.proqs-footer li a{font-size:13.8px;color:#93A3BE;}
.proqs-footer li a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}
.proqs-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:20px;list-style:none;padding:0;}
.proqs-social a{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#DCE4F0;
}
.proqs-social a:hover{background:rgba(94,234,212,.16);color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}
.proqs-footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:24px;font-size:12.5px;color:#7F8FAB;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.proqs-footer-bottom a{color:#7F8FAB;}
.proqs-footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--proqs-teal-bright);}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. ANIMATION (subtle only, respects reduced motion)
   ========================================================================== */
.proqs-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease;}
.proqs-reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;}
  .proqs-reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. WORDPRESS CORE CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.alignleft{float:left;margin:.4em 1.6em 1em 0;}
.alignright{float:right;margin:.4em 0 1em 1.6em;}
.aligncenter{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.alignwide{max-width:1100px;margin-left:calc(50% - 550px);}
.alignfull{max-width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);width:100vw;}
.wp-caption{max-width:100%;}
.wp-caption-text{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--proqs-slate-light);text-align:center;margin-top:8px;}
.sticky .proqs-card{border-color:var(--proqs-teal);}
.bypostauthor{display:block;}
.wp-block-image{margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .proqs-article-layout{grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;}
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .proqs-menu{display:none;}
  .proqs-burger{display:inline-flex;}
  .proqs-hero{padding:64px 0 72px;}
  .proqs-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
  .proqs-hero-visual{height:340px;}
  .proqs-grid--3,.proqs-grid--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .proqs-afp{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .proqs-afp-mock{padding:0 36px 40px;}
  .proqs-split,.proqs-split--even{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .proqs-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
  .proqs-article-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
  .proqs-toc{position:static;max-height:none;background:var(--proqs-mist);border:1px solid var(--proqs-line);border-radius:var(--proqs-radius-sm);padding:20px 22px;margin-bottom:32px;}
  .proqs-toc ol{border-left:none;}
  .proqs-toc a{padding-left:0;border-left:none;}
  .proqs-toc a.is-active{border-left:none;}
  .proqs-toc .lvl-3 a{padding-left:14px;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  :root{--proqs-header-h:64px;}
  .proqs-wrap{padding:0 20px;}
  .proqs-section{padding:56px 0;}
  .proqs-mobile-nav{padding:12px 20px 22px;}
  .proqs-hero-visual{height:300px;}
  .proqs-dash--main{width:100%;height:220px;}
  .proqs-dash-bars{height:100px;}
  .proqs-dash--float{top:200px;width:180px;}
  .proqs-dash--ring{display:none;}
  .proqs-hero-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .proqs-hero-cta .proqs-btn{width:100%;}
  .proqs-hero-stats{gap:22px;}
  .proqs-grid--3,.proqs-grid--2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .proqs-grid--4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .proqs-afp-copy{padding:36px 26px;}
  .proqs-afp-mock{padding:0 26px 32px;}
  .proqs-afp-features{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .proqs-topics{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .proqs-insight{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;padding:20px 4px;}
  .proqs-insight .arrow{display:none;}
  .proqs-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .proqs-prose{font-size:16.5px;}
  .proqs-prose table{font-size:14px;}
  .proqs-cta-band{padding:28px 24px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  .proqs-nl form{flex-direction:column;}
  .proqs-nl input[type=email]{max-width:none;}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .proqs-grid--4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .proqs-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. PRINT
   ========================================================================== */
@media print{
  .proqs-header,.proqs-footer,.proqs-toc,.proqs-cta-band,.proqs-ad,.proqs-progress,.proqs-mobile-nav{display:none!important;}
  .proqs-article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0;}
  body{font-size:12pt;color:#000;}
  a{color:#000;text-decoration:underline;}
}