/* =====================================================
   AI-LEAD-QUALIFICATION.CSS — RankBoost Agency (2026)
   AI Solutions sub-page  |  prefix: .alq-
   Depends on: master.css (loaded globally)
   Self-contains: ais-* from ai-solutions.css,
                  gs-results-bar/metrics/faq from growth-services.css
   All tokens from master.css :root — no overrides.
   ===================================================== */

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SELF-CONTAINED: ais-* (ai-solutions.css not loaded
   for this page — header only loads ai-lead-qualification.css)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* rb-hero--grid dot pattern */
.rb-hero--grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(91,71,224,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(91,71,224,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}

/* ais-hero-inner — hero two-column grid */
.ais-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap-lg); align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .ais-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 460px; } }

/* ais-how-section — dark steps section */
.ais-how-section {
  padding-top: var(--section-py);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-py);
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ais-how-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 90% 20%, rgba(91,71,224,0.15), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 40% at 10% 80%, rgba(200,255,0,0.07), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ais-how-section .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.ais-how-section .eyebrow::before { background: var(--accent); }
.ais-how-section h2,
.ais-how-section .section-heading h2 { color: #fff; }
.ais-how-section .section-heading p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.ais-steps {
  display: grid; gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .ais-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .ais-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.ais-step {
  padding: 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: background 200ms;
}
.ais-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.ais-step-num {
  display: inline-flex; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,255,0,0.12); color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,255,0,0.2);
}
.ais-step h3 {
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.ais-step p {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.72; margin: 0;
}

/* ais-card grid */
.ais-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .ais-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .ais-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.ais-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: var(--card-pad);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 220ms var(--ease), box-shadow 220ms var(--ease), border-color 220ms;
}
.ais-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  transition: background 200ms;
}
.ais-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.2);
}
.ais-card:hover::before { background: var(--primary); }

.ais-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  transition: background 200ms, transform 200ms;
}
.ais-card:hover .ais-card-icon { background: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.05); }

.ais-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.ais-card p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.72; flex: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.ais-card-features {
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.ais-card-features li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.ais-card-features li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 900; font-size: 11px;
}
.ais-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: auto; transition: gap 180ms; text-decoration: none;
}
.ais-card-cta:hover { gap: var(--space-sm); }

/* ais-integrations */
.ais-integrations {
  padding-top: var(--section-py);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-py);
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.ais-logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--grid-gap-sm);
  justify-content: center;
}
.ais-logo-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface);
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink-muted);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color 180ms, color 180ms, box-shadow 180ms, transform 180ms;
}
.ais-logo-chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.3);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SELF-CONTAINED: gs-results + gs-faq (growth-services.css)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  }
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO COPY
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  color: var(--ink); margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.alq-hero-copy h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--primary); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO PANEL — dark lead scoring card
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-hero-panel {
  background: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--card-pad);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.alq-hero-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 95% 5%,  rgba(91,71,224,0.2),   transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 5%  95%,  rgba(200,255,0,0.06),  transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* lead rows */
.alq-lead-list {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.alq-lead-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--grid-gap-sm);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms;
}
.alq-lead-row--hot  { background: rgba(200,255,0,0.07);  border-color: rgba(200,255,0,0.18); }
.alq-lead-row--warm { background: rgba(91,71,224,0.08);  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.18); }
.alq-lead-row--cold { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.alq-lead-row:hover { filter: brightness(1.12); }

.alq-lead-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.alq-lead-name {
  display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.alq-lead-source {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-top: 2px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.alq-lead-score {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-score--high { background: rgba(200,255,0,0.15); color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid rgba(200,255,0,0.3); }
.alq-score--mid  { background: rgba(91,71,224,0.2);  color: #b3a4ff;       border: 1px solid rgba(91,71,224,0.3); }
.alq-score--low  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.alq-lead-badge {
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-badge--route    { background: rgba(200,255,0,0.15); color: var(--accent); }
.alq-badge--nurture  { background: rgba(91,71,224,0.2);  color: #b3a4ff; }
.alq-badge--disqualify { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* panel stats */
.alq-panel-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.alq-panel-stat { text-align: center; }
.alq-panel-stat strong {
  display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.alq-panel-stat span {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: var(--space-xs); line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHAT IS SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-what-section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }
.alq-what-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap-lg); align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-what-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.alq-what-visual {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 420px; position: relative; background: var(--surface-2);
}
.alq-what-visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.alq-what-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.alq-what-badge-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-what-badge strong {
  display: block; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1;
}
.alq-what-badge span {
  display: block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 3px;
}

/* manual vs AI comparison table */
.alq-compare {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden; margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.alq-compare-header {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.alq-compare-header div {
  padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.alq-compare-header div:first-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.alq-compare-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.alq-compare-cell {
  padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); line-height: 1.4;
}
.alq-compare-cell:first-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.alq-compare-cell:last-child  { color: var(--ink); }
.alq-check { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }
.alq-cross  { color: #dc2626;       font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* stats row */
.alq-stats-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap-sm); margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.alq-stat {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--surface-2); padding: 16px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 180ms, box-shadow 180ms;
}
.alq-stat:hover { border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.22); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.alq-stat strong {
  display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.alq-stat span {
  display: block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: var(--space-xs); line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY SECTION — dark
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-why-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.alq-why-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 55% at 90% 20%, rgba(91,71,224,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 45% at 8%  80%, rgba(200,255,0,0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.alq-why-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.alq-why-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); margin-top: var(--heading-gap);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .alq-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }

.alq-why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--card-pad);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 200ms, border-color 200ms, transform 200ms;
}
.alq-why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(200,255,0,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.alq-why-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); display: block; }
.alq-why-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.alq-why-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
  line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 14px; flex: 1;
}
.alq-why-stat {
  display: block; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.alq-why-stat-l {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FEATURED SERVICE CARD
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-featured-card {
  display: grid; gap: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91,71,224,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); background: var(--surface);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: box-shadow 220ms, border-color 220ms;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; } }
.alq-featured-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.32);
}
.alq-featured-body {
  padding: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
}
.alq-featured-body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 26px); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}
.alq-featured-body p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.alq-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; width: fit-content; margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Score breakdown panel (right column of featured card) */
.alq-featured-panel {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .alq-featured-panel { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: var(--card-pad) 36px; }
}

.alq-score-breakdown { width: 100%; }
.alq-score-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.alq-score-bar-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.alq-score-bar-row > span:first-child {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  width: 120px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-score-bar-row > span:last-child {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--accent);
  width: 24px; text-align: right; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-bar-track {
  flex: 1; height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden;
}
.alq-bar-fill {
  height: 100%; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.alq-bar-fill.alq-animated { transform: scaleX(1); }

.alq-total-score {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--grid-gap-sm);
  padding-top: 16px; margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.alq-total-score > span:first-child {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); flex: 1;
}
.alq-total-score > strong {
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1;
}
.alq-badge-route {
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(200,255,0,0.15);
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   USE CASES GRID
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-use-cases-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .alq-use-cases-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-use-cases-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }

.alq-use-case {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--card-pad);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 220ms var(--ease), box-shadow 220ms var(--ease), border-color 220ms;
}
.alq-use-case:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.2);
}
.alq-use-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); display: block; }
.alq-use-case h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.alq-use-case p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.68; margin: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS SECTION — lighter bg with numbered steps
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-process-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.alq-process-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.alq-steps {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); margin-top: var(--heading-gap);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .alq-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .alq-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }

.alq-step {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--card-pad); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 200ms var(--ease), border-color 200ms, box-shadow 200ms;
  position: relative;
}
.alq-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.22);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.alq-step-num {
  display: inline-flex; width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-light);
}
.alq-step h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.alq-step p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.68; margin: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY CHOOSE LAYOUT
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-choose-layout {
  display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap-lg); align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-choose-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.alq-choose-visual {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 440px; position: relative; background: var(--surface-2);
}
.alq-choose-visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.alq-choose-stats {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.alq-choose-stat {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 12px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.alq-choose-stat strong {
  display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.alq-choose-stat span {
  display: block; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: var(--space-xs); line-height: 1.3;
}

.alq-choose-pillars { display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap-sm); }
.alq-choose-pillar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md); align-items: start;
  padding: 18px 22px; background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 180ms, border-color 180ms, box-shadow 180ms;
}
.alq-choose-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.22);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.alq-choose-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.alq-choose-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.alq-choose-pillar p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INDUSTRIES GRID
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-industries-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-sm);
}
@media (min-width: 480px) { .alq-industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .alq-industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); } }

.alq-industry-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--card-pad) 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; gap: var(--space-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 180ms, border-color 180ms, box-shadow 180ms, background 180ms;
}
.alq-industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(91,71,224,0.22);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}
.alq-industry-icon { font-size: 26px; }
.alq-industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ LAYOUT
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alq-faq-layout {
  display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap-lg); align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .alq-faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; } }

.alq-faq-sidebar {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,71,224,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: var(--card-pad);
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
}
.alq-faq-sidebar h3 {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.alq-faq-sidebar p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.alq-faq-trust { display: grid; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.alq-faq-trust-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.alq-faq-trust-row::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: inline-flex; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px; background: var(--accent);
  color: #000; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .ais-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .alq-hero-panel { display: none; } /* hide dashboard on tablet — copy takes full width */
  .alq-what-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .alq-choose-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .alq-choose-visual { min-height: 320px; }
  .alq-choose-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .alq-faq-sidebar { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .alq-hero-copy h1 { font-size: 32px; }
  .alq-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alq-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alq-featured-panel { display: none; }
  .alq-panel-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .alq-compare-cell { font-size: 12px; }
  .alq-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .alq-industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .alq-choose-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}