/*
Theme Name: MESTC Industrial Theme
Theme URI: https://mestc.com/
Author: MESTC
Author URI: https://mestc.com/
Description: Production-ready custom WooCommerce theme for MESTC — Industrial & Electrical Supply Company. Modular, dynamic, accessibility-aware, and pixel-faithful to the Aqua Flair design.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
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: mestc-theme
Tags: woocommerce, industrial, e-commerce, business, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, full-width-template
*/

/* ============================================================
   1. RESET + DESIGN TOKENS
============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
	/* Brand colors sampled from the official MESTC logo (navy + warm bronze gold). */
	--blue:        #1d2f5a;
	--blue-deep:   #0e1c3e;
	--gold:        #b08842;
	--gold-deep:   #8d6c34;
	/* Aliases keep historical class names working without a global rename. */
	--orange:      var(--gold);
	--orange-deep: var(--gold-deep);
	--text:        #222;
	--muted:       #666;
	--soft:        #888;
	--bg:          #ffffff;
	--bg-alt:      #f5f7fb;
	--border:      #e5e9f0;
	--border-soft: #eef1fa;
	--input-bg:    #ffffff;
	--input-border:#dde3ec;

	--radius-sm:   3px;
	--radius:      5px;
	--radius-md:   6px;
	--radius-lg:   8px;

	--shadow-nav:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
	--shadow-card: 0 4px 16px rgba(28,46,94,0.08);
	--shadow-pop:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

	--max-width:   1320px;
	--gutter:      32px;
	--font:        'Segoe UI', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
	font-family: var(--font);
	color: var(--text);
	background: var(--bg);
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--orange);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
.mestc-menu li, .footer-col li, .nav-menu li, .menu-item { list-style: none; }
button { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; color: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

.screen-reader-text {
	border: 0; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); clip-path: inset(50%);
	height: 1px; width: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; position: absolute !important; word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus {
	background: #fff; clip: auto; clip-path: none; color: var(--blue);
	display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; height: auto; left: 5px;
	padding: 12px 18px; text-decoration: none; top: 5px; width: auto; z-index: 100000;
}
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 0; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   2. SHARED LAYOUT
============================================================ */
.section { padding: 56px var(--gutter); }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-inner,
.mestc-topbar-inner,
.mestc-footer-inner,
.mestc-shop-inner,
.quote-band-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }

.section-header {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
	gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.section-header-left .eyebrow {
	font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange);
	letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.section-header-left h2 {
	font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1.25;
}
.section-header-left p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--soft); margin-top: 4px; }
.view-all-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); white-space: nowrap; }
.view-all-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Buttons (shared across slides, CTAs, forms) */
.btn-white, .btn-orange, .btn-quote, .form-submit, .cf-btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	padding: 12px 26px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
	border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid transparent;
	cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .05s;
	text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .3px; line-height: 1;
}
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); }
.btn-white:hover { background: #f0f4fb; }
.btn-orange { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; }
.btn-orange:hover { background: var(--orange-deep); color: #fff; }
.btn-orange:active, .btn-white:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

/* ============================================================
   3. TOP BAR + NAV
============================================================ */
.mestc-topbar { background: var(--blue); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.mestc-topbar-inner {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
	padding: 7px var(--gutter); gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mestc-topbar a, .mestc-topbar span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.mestc-topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.mestc-nav-wrap {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999; background: #fff;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-nav);
}
.mestc-nav {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 16px; padding: 0 var(--gutter); height: 66px;
	max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
}
.mestc-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mestc-wordmark { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.logo-square {
	width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: var(--radius);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
}
.logo-text { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: .5px; }
.logo-text em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
/* Allow the uploaded brand logo to fill more of the header height. */
.mestc-logo .custom-logo-link,
.mestc-logo .custom-logo-link img,
.mestc-logo .custom-logo {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	max-height: 60px;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.mestc-nav { height: 80px; }
.mestc-menu a { height: 80px; }
.mestc-nav-wrap.is-scrolled .mestc-nav,
.mestc-nav-wrap.is-scrolled .mestc-menu a { height: 64px; }

.mestc-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mestc-menu a {
	color: #333; font-size: 13px; padding: 0 14px; height: 66px;
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
	font-weight: 500; transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mestc-menu a:hover, .mestc-menu .current-menu-item > a, .mestc-menu .current_page_item > a {
	color: var(--blue); border-bottom-color: var(--orange);
}
.mestc-menu .sub-menu {
	display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop); min-width: 220px; z-index: 999; padding: 8px 0;
}
.mestc-menu .menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }
.mestc-menu .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.mestc-menu .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.mestc-menu .sub-menu a {
	height: auto; padding: 9px 18px; border-bottom: none; display: block; font-size: 13px;
}
.mestc-menu .sub-menu a:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--blue); border-bottom: none; }

/* ---- Mega menu ---- */
.mestc-mega {
	position: absolute;
	top: 100%;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	background: #fff;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(13,26,53,.15);
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(-8px);
	transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility 0s .25s;
	z-index: 998;
}
.mestc-mega.is-open {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	transform: translateY(0);
	transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility 0s 0s;
}
.mestc-mega__inner {
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 16px var(--gutter);
}
.mestc-mega__head {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 18px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	padding-bottom: 10px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mestc-mega__head .eyebrow {
	font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px;
	text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2px;
	display: block;
}
.mestc-mega__head h3 {
	font-size: 16px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 2px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mestc-mega__head p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.mestc-mega__head-cta {
	color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
	white-space: nowrap; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius);
	border: 1px solid var(--gold); transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.mestc-mega__head-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

.mestc-mega__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 8px;
}
.mestc-mega__card {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 8px 10px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 10px;
	color: inherit;
	transition: border-color .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
	background: #fff;
	min-height: 56px;
}
.mestc-mega__card:hover {
	border-color: var(--gold);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13,26,53,.06);
}
.mestc-mega__card-thumb {
	width: 40px; height: 40px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #eef2f8 100%);
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.mestc-mega__card-thumb img {
	width: 80%; height: 80%; object-fit: contain;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(13,26,53,.15));
}
.mestc-mega__card-icon { font-size: 18px; opacity: .6; }
.mestc-mega__card-text { min-width: 0; }
.mestc-mega__card-text strong {
	display: -webkit-box;
	font-size: 12px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 1px; line-height: 1.25;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.mestc-mega__card-text span {
	font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--gold-deep);
	font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .4px;
}

.mestc-mega__foot {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
	gap: 14px; padding: 10px 14px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: 10px;
}
.mestc-mega__foot-text strong {
	display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.mestc-mega__foot-text span { font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.mestc-mega__foot .btn-orange { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 11px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .mestc-mega__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px)  { .mestc-mega__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .mestc-mega { display: none; } /* hidden on mobile, mobile menu handles cats */ }

.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-search-form { position: relative; display: flex; }
.nav-search {
	background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--input-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #555; width: 220px; min-width: 0;
}
.nav-search:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); background: #fff; }
.mestc-search-results {
	position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); right: 0; left: 0;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop); max-height: 420px; overflow-y: auto; display: none; z-index: 1000;
}
.mestc-search-results.is-visible { display: block; }
.mestc-search-result {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 14px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); color: var(--text);
}
.mestc-search-result:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mestc-search-result:hover, .mestc-search-result:focus { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.mestc-search-result img { width: 38px; height: 38px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--bg-alt); border-radius: 4px; }
.mestc-search-result .r-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-search-result .r-meta  { font-size: 11px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-search-empty { padding: 14px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-search-all { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

.btn-quote {
	background: var(--orange); color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border: none;
	border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-quote:hover { background: var(--orange-deep); color: #fff; }

.mestc-cart-toggle {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--blue);
}
.mestc-cart-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-cart-ico { font-size: 16px; }
.mestc-cart-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.mestc-cart-count { font-size: 11px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-cart-total { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-cart-total .amount { color: var(--blue); }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
	display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px;
	background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   4. HERO SLIDER
============================================================ */
.mestc-slider { position: relative; height: 480px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--blue-deep); }
.slider-track { display: flex; height: 100%; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.slide {
	flex-shrink: 0; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
	background-size: cover; background-position: right center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.slide-content {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 600px;
	padding: 0 64px;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
.slide-tag {
	display: inline-block; background: var(--orange); color: #fff;
	font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.slide-title {
	font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.slide-title em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.slide-text { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 26px; max-width: 460px; }
.slide-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.slider-prev, .slider-next {
	position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
	color: #fff; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; z-index: 5;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s;
}
.slider-prev:hover, .slider-next:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.slider-prev { left: 20px; }
.slider-next { right: 20px; }

.slider-dots {
	position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
	display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 5;
}
.slider-dot {
	width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); border: none; padding: 0; transition: width .25s, background .25s;
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--orange); width: 28px; border-radius: 5px; }

/* ============================================================
   5. STATS BAR
============================================================ */
.stats-bar { background: var(--blue); display: flex; max-width: 100%; }
.stat-item { flex: 1; padding: 18px 12px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); }
.stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ============================================================
   6. TRUST STRIP
============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
	background: var(--bg-alt); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
	display: flex; padding: 0 var(--gutter); max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-item {
	flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
	padding: 16px 0; border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-item:not(:first-child) { padding-left: 24px; }
.trust-icon {
	width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--orange);
	border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	color: #fff; font-size: 16px;
}
.trust-text strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.trust-text span { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--soft); }

/* ============================================================
   7. CATEGORY GRID
============================================================ */
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.cat-card {
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;
	transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .15s;
	position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: block;
}
.cat-card::after {
	content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
	height: 3px; background: var(--orange); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .25s;
}
.cat-card:hover { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cat-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cat-icon {
	width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--border-soft); border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 12px;
	font-size: 24px; overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-icon img { max-width: 60%; max-height: 60%; }
.cat-card h3, .cat-card h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.cat-card p { font-size: 11.5px; color: #aaa; }

/* ============================================================
   8. PRODUCT BLOCK (homepage rails) — premium card layout
============================================================ */
.product-block { background: transparent; }

/* Inline meta pill that replaces the old dark stripe */
.mestc-rail-meta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-top: 10px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mestc-rail-meta__pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: rgba(176,136,66,.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(176,136,66,.35);
	color: var(--gold-deep);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: .8px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 5px 11px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.mestc-rail-meta__pill::before {
	content: '';
	width: 6px; height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(176,136,66,.6);
	animation: mestcDot 2s ease-out infinite;
}
.mestc-rail-meta__sub {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--soft);
	letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.prod-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 18px;
}
.prod-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
	color: inherit;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13,26,53,.04);
	isolation: isolate;
}
.prod-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	border-radius: inherit;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 3;
	transition: border-color .3s, opacity .3s;
}
.prod-card::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: center;
	transition: transform .35s ease;
	z-index: 4;
}
.prod-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(13,26,53,.14);
}
.prod-card:hover::before { border-color: transparent; }
.prod-card:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }

.prod-card__link {
	color: inherit;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.prod-card__media {
	position: relative;
	aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #ffffff 0%, transparent 65%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #eef2f8 100%);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 6px;
}
.prod-card__media::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 14%; right: 14%; bottom: 6%;
	height: 16px;
	background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(13,26,53,.18), transparent 70%);
	filter: blur(3px);
	z-index: 1;
}
.prod-card__media img {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	width: 96%;
	height: 96%;
	object-fit: contain;
	transition: transform .45s ease;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(13,26,53,.2));
}
.prod-card:hover .prod-card__media img { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px); }
.prod-card__placeholder { font-size: 42px; opacity: .5; }

.prod-card__badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 12px;
	left: 12px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 1.2px;
	padding: 5px 10px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	z-index: 5;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,26,53,.15);
	border: 1px solid rgba(13,26,53,.06);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.prod-card__body {
	padding: 18px 18px 6px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.prod-card__cat {
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 1.4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--gold);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.prod-card__title {
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin: 0;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 40px;
	transition: color .2s;
}
.prod-card:hover .prod-card__title { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.prod-card__price {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--gold);
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-top: 8px;
	letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.prod-card__price del { color: var(--soft); font-weight: 400; margin-right: 6px; }
.prod-card__price ins { background: none; text-decoration: none; }

.prod-card__actions {
	padding: 8px 18px 18px;
	display: flex;
	gap: 6px;
}
.prod-card__btn-inquire {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 11px 14px;
	font-size: 12px;
	letter-spacing: .6px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	border-radius: 10px;
	border: none;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	transition: background .25s, transform .15s, box-shadow .25s;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(13,26,53,.18);
}
.prod-card__btn-inquire:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(176,136,66,.35);
}
.prod-card__btn-inquire:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

/* Secondary email-only icon button beside Add to RFQ on the homepage cards */
.prod-card__btn-email {
	width: 42px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 10px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 16px;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .15s;
}
.prod-card__btn-email:hover {
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--blue);
}
.prod-card__btn-email:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

/* Shop archive (WC content-product) — same dual layout */
.mestc-card-actions__group {
	display: flex;
	gap: 6px;
	width: 100%;
}
.mestc-card-actions__primary {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 10px 12px;
	font-size: 12px;
	letter-spacing: .5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	border-radius: 8px;
	border: none;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 5px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(13,26,53,.18);
	transition: background .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .15s;
}
.mestc-card-actions__primary:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(176,136,66,.3);
}
.mestc-card-actions__email {
	width: 40px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 8px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 15px;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mestc-card-actions__email:hover {
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--blue);
}

/* Fallback variant (no products) — simpler card */
.prod-card--fallback { text-align: center; }
.prod-card--fallback .prod-card__body { padding: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .prod-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 700px)  { .prod-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px)  { .prod-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   9. ABOUT
============================================================ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.about-image-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-image {
	width: 100%; height: 360px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #dde3ec;
}
.about-badge {
	position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px; background: var(--orange);
	border-radius: 7px; padding: 18px 22px; text-align: center; min-width: 130px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.about-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.about-badge span { font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.about-content h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #555; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.about-checklist li { font-size: 13px; color: #444; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; }
.check-icon {
	width: 18px; height: 18px; min-width: 18px; background: var(--blue);
	border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	color: #fff; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   10. INDUSTRIES
============================================================ */
.ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ind-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .15s; background: #fff; }
.ind-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ind-image {
	display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 12px;
	height: 170px; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.ind-tag {
	background: var(--orange); color: #fff; font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.ind-body { padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; }
.ind-body h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.ind-body h3 a { color: inherit; }
.ind-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.ind-body p, .ind-excerpt { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ind-link { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; }
.ind-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   11. QUOTE BAND
============================================================ */
.quote-band {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff;
}
.quote-band-inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 30px; padding: 28px var(--gutter); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quote-band-text h2 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.quote-band-text p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.quote-band-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.quote-input {
	padding: 11px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; font-size: 13px; width: 240px;
}
.quote-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.quote-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--orange); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.quote-band-status { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); width: 100%; min-height: 16px; }
.quote-band-status.is-error { color: #ffb097; }

/* ============================================================
   12. BRANDS
============================================================ */
.brands-grid {
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
	border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-item {
	flex: 1; min-width: 130px; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #bbb; letter-spacing: .5px;
	background: #fff; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.brand-item:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--blue); }
.brand-item img { max-height: 40px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(100%); opacity: .55; transition: filter .2s, opacity .2s; }
.brand-item:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   13. BLOG GRID + ARCHIVE
============================================================ */
.blog-grid, .post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.blog-card {
	border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden; background: #fff; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .15s;
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.blog-image {
	display: block; height: 170px;
	background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #dde3ec;
}
.blog-body { padding: 16px 18px; }
.blog-date { font-size: 11px; color: #aaa; margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.blog-body h2.entry-title, .blog-body h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-body h2.entry-title a, .blog-body h4 a { color: inherit; }
.blog-body h2.entry-title a:hover, .blog-body h4 a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.entry-summary { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-link { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 600; }
.blog-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   14. CONTACT
============================================================ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info h2 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-info > p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-icon {
	width: 38px; height: 38px; min-width: 38px; background: var(--blue);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center;
	justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 15px;
}
.contact-item strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.contact-item span, .contact-item a { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-item a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

.contact-form {
	background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; position: relative;
}
.contact-form h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-input, .form-textarea {
	width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
	border: 1px solid var(--input-border); border-radius: var(--radius);
	background: var(--input-bg); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); font-family: inherit;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; }
.form-message { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-message--ok { background: #e6f7ec; color: #14753a; border: 1px solid #b7e3c4; }
.form-message--err { background: #fdecec; color: #8a1f1f; border: 1px solid #f1c1c1; }
.form-message--inline { margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0; background: none; }
.form-message--inline.is-ok { color: #14753a; }
.form-message--inline.is-err { color: #8a1f1f; }

/* ============================================================
   15. FAQ
============================================================ */
.faq-list { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-question {
	width: 100%; padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue); background: #fff; text-align: left;
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.faq-question::after {
	content: '+'; color: var(--orange); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1; transition: transform .25s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 20px 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-answer p { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   16. PAGE HERO + BREADCRUMBS
============================================================ */
.page-hero {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff; padding: 48px var(--gutter);
}
.page-hero-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero-title { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.25; }
.page-hero-title em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 6px; }
.page-hero-crumbs, .woocommerce-breadcrumb {
	margin-top: 14px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.page-hero-crumbs a, .woocommerce-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.page-hero-crumbs a:hover, .woocommerce-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   17. CONTENT GRID (blog/single/archive with sidebar)
============================================================ */
.content-grid {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 280px; gap: 40px;
	max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px var(--gutter);
}
.content-main { min-width: 0; }
.content-sidebar .widget {
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.widget-title {
	font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue);
	text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 12px;
	padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.widget ul li { padding: 6px 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.widget ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.widget ul li a { color: var(--text); }
.widget ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* Single entry */
.mestc-entry { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px var(--gutter); }
.mestc-entry-page { max-width: 920px; }
.entry-header { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.entry-title { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1.25; }
.entry-meta { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--soft); font-size: 12px; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.meta-sep { color: var(--border); }
.entry-thumb { margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.entry-content { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text); }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--blue); margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue); margin: 22px 0 10px; }
.entry-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 0 0 16px 22px; }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content blockquote {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--orange); padding: 8px 18px;
	background: var(--bg-alt); margin: 18px 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--muted);
}
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.entry-content a { color: var(--orange); text-decoration: underline; }
.entry-footer { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.entry-tags .tags-label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-right: 6px; }

/* Pagination */
.pagination, .nav-links { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination .page-numbers, .nav-links .page-numbers, .nav-links a {
	padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
	font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); background: #fff;
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current, .pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.nav-links .page-numbers.current, .nav-links a:hover { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; border-color: var(--orange); }

/* No results / 404 */
.no-results, .not-found-section { padding: 60px var(--gutter); text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.not-found-inner h2 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.not-found-links { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mestc-search-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
.mestc-search-form input[type="search"] {
	flex: 1; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   18. FOOTER
============================================================ */
.mestc-footer { background: var(--blue-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.mestc-footer-inner { padding: 52px var(--gutter) 20px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-logo .mestc-wordmark { color: #fff; }
.footer-logo .logo-square { background: var(--orange); width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 12px; }
.footer-logo .logo-text { color: #fff; font-size: 19px; }
.footer-logo .logo-text em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.footer-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-contact a {
	display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-col h4 {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-col a, .footer-col li {
	display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
	font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.footer-col a:hover, .footer-col li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-col .widget { padding: 0; background: none; border: none; }
.footer-col .widget-title { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

.footer-bottom {
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding-top: 16px;
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 11.5px; }
.footer-certs { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cert-badge {
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	padding: 3px 9px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   19. RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.prod-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
	.prod-card:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.section { padding: 44px 20px; }
	.section-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }
	.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.prod-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.prod-card:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
	.about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
	.about-image { height: 280px; }
	.about-badge { right: 10px; bottom: -16px; }
	.ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.blog-grid, .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 20px; }
	.content-sidebar { display: none; }
	.slide-title { font-size: 30px; }
	.slide-content { padding: 0 28px; max-width: 100%; }
	.mestc-slider { height: 440px; }
	.trust-strip { padding: 0 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.mestc-topbar-inner { padding: 5px 16px; flex-direction: row; gap: 12px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
	.mestc-topbar a, .mestc-topbar span { font-size: 11px; }
	.topbar-left { display: none; }
	.topbar-right { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 14px; justify-content: center; }
	.topbar-divider { display: none; }
	.mestc-nav { padding: 0 16px; gap: 8px; }
	.mestc-menu { display: none; }
	.mestc-menu.is-open {
		display: flex; flex-direction: column;
		position: absolute; top: 66px; left: 0; right: 0;
		background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); z-index: 998;
		padding: 6px 0; max-height: calc(100vh - 66px); overflow-y: auto;
	}
	.mestc-menu.is-open a {
		height: auto; padding: 14px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
	}
	.mestc-menu .sub-menu { position: static; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0 0 0 12px; }
	.menu-toggle { display: flex; margin-left: auto; }
	.nav-search { display: none; }
	.nav-right { gap: 6px; }
	.btn-quote { display: none; }
	.mestc-cart-toggle { padding: 6px 9px; }
	.mestc-cart-meta { display: none; }
	.stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
	.stat-item { flex: 0 0 33.333%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
	.trust-strip { flex-direction: column; padding: 0 20px; }
	.trust-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-left: 0 !important; }
	.trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
	.ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.blog-grid, .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.quote-band-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.quote-input { width: 100%; }
	.section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.slide-title { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px; }
	.slide-text { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }
	.slide-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
	.slide-content { padding: 0 22px; }
	.slide-btns { gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
	.btn-white, .btn-orange { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 11.5px; }
	.mestc-slider { height: 380px; }
	.section-header-left h2 { font-size: 19px; }
	.section-header-left p { font-size: 12.5px; }
	.eyebrow, .section-header-left .eyebrow { font-size: 10px; }
	.page-hero-title { font-size: 24px; }
	.page-hero-sub { font-size: 12.5px; }
	.stat-num { font-size: 22px; }
	.stat-label { font-size: 11px; }
	.about-content h3 { font-size: 18px; }
	.about-content p { font-size: 13px; }
	.entry-title { font-size: 22px; }
	.entry-content { font-size: 14px; }
	body { font-size: 13.5px; }
	.about-badge { right: 0; bottom: -10px; padding: 14px 16px; }
	.cat-grid { gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.section { padding: 36px 16px; }
	.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.prod-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.prod-card { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
	.prod-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
	.stat-item { flex: 0 0 50%; }
	.brand-item { min-width: 50%; flex: 0 0 50%; }
	.slider-prev, .slider-next { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 15px; }
	.slide-title { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6px; }
	.slide-text { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 12px; }
	.slide-content { padding: 0 18px; }
	.mestc-slider { height: 340px; }
	.section-header-left h2 { font-size: 17px; }
	.page-hero-title { font-size: 22px; }
	.stat-num { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after {
		animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
		animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
		transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
	}
	.slider-track { transition: none !important; }
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* Print */
@media print {
	.mestc-topbar, .mestc-nav-wrap, .mestc-slider, .quote-band, .stats-bar,
	.trust-strip, .mestc-footer, .menu-toggle, .nav-right, .mestc-search-results,
	.mestc-inquire-modal, .mestc-inquire-cta { display: none !important; }
	body { color: #000; }
	a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* ============================================================
   20. SCROLL-TRIGGERED ANIMATIONS
============================================================ */
.mestc-anim {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(24px);
	transition: opacity .65s ease-out, transform .65s ease-out;
	will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.mestc-anim.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.mestc-anim { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* Hero subtle Ken Burns */
.mestc-slider .slide { animation: mestcKenBurns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes mestcKenBurns {
	from { background-size: 100% auto; }
	to   { background-size: 110% auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .mestc-slider .slide { animation: none; } }

/* Sticky nav becomes more compact on scroll */
.mestc-nav-wrap.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.mestc-nav-wrap.is-scrolled .mestc-nav { height: 60px; }
.mestc-nav-wrap.is-scrolled .mestc-menu a { height: 60px; }

body.mestc-modal-open, body.mestc-nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   21. PRODUCT CARD (loop) — branded, replaces WC default
============================================================ */
.mestc-product-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
	list-style: none;
}
.mestc-product-card:hover {
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(28,46,94,.12);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.mestc-card-link { color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.mestc-card-thumb {
	position: relative;
	height: 220px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe 0%, var(--bg-alt) 100%);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-card-thumb .mestc-card-img {
	max-width: 88%;
	max-height: 88%;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
	transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.mestc-product-card:hover .mestc-card-thumb .mestc-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.mestc-card-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: 12px;
	left: 12px;
	background: var(--orange);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	z-index: 2;
}
.mestc-card-badge--cert { background: var(--blue); top: auto; bottom: 12px; left: 12px; }
.mestc-card-body { padding: 14px 16px 0; flex: 1; }
.mestc-card-cat {
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--orange);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mestc-card-cat a { color: inherit; }
.mestc-card-title {
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	min-height: 38px;
}
.mestc-card-excerpt {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: var(--muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mestc-card-actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 12px 16px 16px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--bg-alt));
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mestc-card-price { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); margin-right: auto; }
.mestc-card-view {
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin-left: auto;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.mestc-card-view:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* Inquire button (loop + single) */
.mestc-inquire-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 9px 14px;
	background: var(--orange);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	border: 1px solid var(--orange);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .1s, box-shadow .25s;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.mestc-inquire-btn:hover { background: var(--orange-deep); border-color: var(--orange-deep); }
.mestc-inquire-btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.mestc-inquire-btn:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224,123,0,.35); outline: none; }

/* Single product dual-CTA card */
.mestc-inquire-cta {
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(176,136,66,.08), transparent 60%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-alt) 100%);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 22px;
	margin: 18px 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,26,53,.06);
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__head { padding-bottom: 4px; }
.mestc-inquire-cta__eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 1.6px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--gold);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__head h3 {
	font-size: 18px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__buttons {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 10px;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary,
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-family: inherit;
	text-align: left;
	transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border: none;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(176,136,66,.3);
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary:hover  { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(176,136,66,.4); }
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary .ico {
	width: 38px; height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	font-size: 18px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--blue);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary:hover {
	border-color: var(--blue);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(13,26,53,.1);
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary .ico {
	width: 38px; height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	font-size: 18px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	color: var(--blue);
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary .label,
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary .label {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; min-width: 0;
}
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary .label strong   { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary .label strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.mestc-inquire-cta__primary .label small,
.mestc-inquire-cta__secondary .label small  { font-size: 11px; opacity: .8; margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.mestc-inquire-cta__buttons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.mestc-inquire-tel {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 13.5px;
	padding: 10px 14px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(13,26,53,.04);
	border: 1px dashed rgba(13,26,53,.2);
}
.mestc-inquire-tel strong { font-weight: 800; }
.mestc-inquire-tel:hover  { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-style: solid; border-color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-inquire-tel:hover strong { color: #fff; }
.mestc-inquire-perks { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mestc-inquire-perks li {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: var(--muted);
	padding: 4px 0;
}
.mestc-inquire-perks li span {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 18px;
	height: 18px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--gold);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   22. INQUIRE MODAL
============================================================ */
.mestc-inquire-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 10000;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 20px;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
/* The HTML hidden attribute must win over display:flex so the modal does not
   intercept page clicks when closed. */
.mestc-inquire-modal[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mestc-inquire-modal.is-open { opacity: 1; }
.mestc-inquire-modal__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(13, 26, 53, 0.78);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.mestc-inquire-modal__panel {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 12px;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 560px;
	max-height: 92vh;
	overflow-y: auto;
	padding: 36px 32px 28px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
	transform: translateY(20px) scale(.98);
	transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.mestc-inquire-modal.is-open .mestc-inquire-modal__panel { transform: none; }
.mestc-inquire-modal__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 12px;
	right: 12px;
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border: none;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 22px;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.mestc-inquire-modal__close:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

.mestc-inquire-modal__head { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mestc-inquire-modal__eyebrow {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--orange);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mestc-inquire-modal__head h2 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mestc-inquire-modal__sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

.mestc-inquire-product {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
	padding: 12px 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.mestc-inquire-product__label {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--soft);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mestc-inquire-product__title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mestc-inquire-product__link { font-size: 12px; color: var(--orange); }

.mestc-inquire-form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mestc-inquire-field { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mestc-inquire-field__label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .5px;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin-bottom: 5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mestc-inquire-field input, .mestc-inquire-field textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 10px 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	background: #fff;
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--text);
	font-family: inherit;
	transition: border-color .2s;
}
.mestc-inquire-field input:focus, .mestc-inquire-field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-inquire-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }

.mestc-inquire-form__footer {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-top: 10px;
}
.mestc-inquire-form__submit { padding: 14px 22px; font-size: 13px; }

/* "or" divider between submit + mailto */
.mestc-inquire-form__or {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	color: var(--soft);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin: 2px 0;
}
.mestc-inquire-form__or::before,
.mestc-inquire-form__or::after {
	content: '';
	flex: 1;
	height: 1px;
	background: var(--border);
}

.mestc-inquire-form__mailto {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 12px 18px;
	border: 1px solid var(--blue);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	color: var(--blue);
	background: #fff;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .3px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mestc-inquire-form__mailto:hover {
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
}

.mestc-inquire-form__call {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--muted);
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 2px;
}
.mestc-inquire-form__call strong { color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-inquire-form__status {
	margin-top: 12px;
	font-size: 13px;
	min-height: 18px;
	text-align: center;
}
.mestc-inquire-form__status.is-ok  { color: #14753a; }
.mestc-inquire-form__status.is-err { color: #b00; }

@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.mestc-inquire-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.mestc-inquire-modal__panel { padding: 28px 20px 22px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   23. NEUTRALIZE 3RD-PARTY "EMAIL US" SNIPPET
============================================================ */
.mestc-product-card .premium-card,
.mestc-product-card .premium-note,
.woocommerce div.product .summary .premium-card,
.woocommerce div.product .summary .premium-note,
ul.products .premium-card,
ul.products .premium-note { display: none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   24. SINGLE PRODUCT POLISH
============================================================ */
.woocommerce div.product { align-items: start; }
.woocommerce div.product .summary { padding: 4px 0; }

.mestc-product-features {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
	gap: 12px;
	margin: 22px 0;
}
.mestc-product-features li {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 14px 16px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: var(--text);
}
.mestc-product-features li::before {
	content: '✓';
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   25. PRODUCT ARCHIVE / CATEGORY PAGE POLISH
============================================================ */
.mestc-cat-intro {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
	padding: 24px;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.mestc-cat-intro__title {
	font-size: 22px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mestc-cat-intro__text { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.mestc-cat-intro__cta {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 20px 22px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.mestc-cat-intro__cta h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mestc-cat-intro__cta p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
.mestc-cat-intro__cta .btn-orange { align-self: flex-start; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
	.mestc-cat-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Sub-category cards on category archive */
.mestc-subcats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.mestc-subcats__item {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 18px 16px;
	text-align: center;
	transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .15s;
	color: inherit;
	display: block;
}
.mestc-subcats__item:hover {
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(28,46,94,.08);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.mestc-subcats__item h3 { color: var(--blue); font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mestc-subcats__item span { color: var(--soft); font-size: 11.5px; }

/* ============================================================
   26. PAGE HERO ENHANCEMENT — subtle gradient ornament
============================================================ */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -120px;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 360px;
	height: 360px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.18), transparent 60%);
	pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-title { font-size: 32px; }
.page-hero-sub { max-width: 720px; }

/* ============================================================
   27. SECTION HEADER ANIMATED UNDERLINE
============================================================ */
.section-header-left h2 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.section-header-left h2::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 48px;
	height: 3px;
	background: var(--orange);
	border-radius: 2px;
	transition: width .4s ease;
}
.is-visible .section-header-left h2::after { width: 80px; }

/* ============================================================
   28. STAT NUMBER COUNT-UP-LIKE ENTRANCE
============================================================ */
.stats-bar .stat-num { transition: transform .35s ease; }
.stat-item.is-visible .stat-num { animation: mestcPulse .6s ease-out; }
@keyframes mestcPulse {
	0% { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .4; }
	60% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
	100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   29. CARD HOVER LIFT for category + industry + blog
============================================================ */
.cat-card, .ind-card, .blog-card { transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .2s; }
.cat-card:hover, .ind-card:hover, .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   29B. BULK RFQ — header pill, FAB, drawer
============================================================ */

/* Header pill */
.mestc-rfq-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 7px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, transform .12s;
	position: relative;
}
.mestc-rfq-pill:hover  { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--bg-alt); }
.mestc-rfq-pill:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.mestc-rfq-pill__ico   { font-size: 14px; }
.mestc-rfq-pill__text  { letter-spacing: .8px; }
.mestc-rfq-pill__count {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	padding: 0 7px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--gold);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
}
.mestc-rfq-pill.has-items {
	border-color: var(--gold);
	background: rgba(176,136,66,.08);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(176,136,66,.15);
}

/* Floating fallback FAB (visible on long pages once items exist) */
.mestc-rfq-fab {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 22px;
	left: 22px;
	z-index: 9990;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border: none;
	border-radius: 999px;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13,26,53,.35);
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.mestc-rfq-fab[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mestc-rfq-fab:hover  { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(13,26,53,.4); }
.mestc-rfq-fab__ico   {
	width: 32px; height: 32px;
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--gold);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 16px;
}
.mestc-rfq-fab__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1.1; }
.mestc-rfq-fab__text strong { font-size: 12.5px; }
.mestc-rfq-fab__text small  { font-size: 10.5px; opacity: .7; }

/* Drawer */
.mestc-rfq {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 10001;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.mestc-rfq[hidden]  { display: none !important; }
.mestc-rfq__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(13, 26, 53, .55);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity .25s ease;
	pointer-events: auto;
}
.mestc-rfq.is-open .mestc-rfq__backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.mestc-rfq__panel {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 460px;
	background: #fff;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	transform: translateX(100%);
	transition: transform .3s ease;
	box-shadow: -16px 0 40px rgba(13,26,53,.25);
	pointer-events: auto;
}
.mestc-rfq.is-open .mestc-rfq__panel { transform: translateX(0); }

.mestc-rfq__head {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding: 22px 24px 16px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mestc-rfq__eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--gold);
	letter-spacing: 1.8px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mestc-rfq__head h2 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-rfq__head h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.mestc-rfq__close {
	width: 34px; height: 34px;
	border: none;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	color: var(--blue);
	cursor: pointer;
	font-size: 22px;
	line-height: 1;
}
.mestc-rfq__close:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

.mestc-rfq__body {
	flex: 1;
	overflow-y: auto;
	padding: 18px 24px 24px;
}

/* Empty state */
.mestc-rfq__empty {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 24px 12px;
}
.mestc-rfq__empty-ico {
	font-size: 40px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	display: inline-flex;
	width: 76px; height: 76px;
	align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border-radius: 50%;
	margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.mestc-rfq__empty h3 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mestc-rfq__empty p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* Lines */
.mestc-rfq__lines { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mestc-rfq__line {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: #fff;
}
.mestc-rfq__line-thumb {
	width: 60px; height: 60px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border-radius: 8px;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-rfq__line-thumb img { width: 80%; height: 80%; object-fit: contain; }
.mestc-rfq__line-thumb .mestc-rfq__ph { font-size: 22px; opacity: .5; }
.mestc-rfq__line-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.mestc-rfq__line-title {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-rfq__line-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.mestc-rfq__qty { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-rfq__qty input {
	width: 60px;
	padding: 6px 8px;
	border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
	border-radius: 6px;
	font-size: 13px;
	text-align: center;
}
.mestc-rfq__remove {
	margin-left: auto;
	width: 28px; height: 28px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: var(--soft);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.mestc-rfq__remove:hover { background: #fdecec; color: #b00; border-color: #f1c1c1; }

/* Form */
.mestc-rfq__form { padding-top: 6px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--border); }
.mestc-rfq__form h4 {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin: 14px 0 12px;
	letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.mestc-rfq__form-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mestc-rfq__form label { display: block; }
.mestc-rfq__form label > span {
	display: block;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue);
	letter-spacing: .4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mestc-rfq__form input,
.mestc-rfq__form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 10px 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
	border-radius: 6px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-family: inherit;
}
.mestc-rfq__form input:focus,
.mestc-rfq__form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-rfq__form-message { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mestc-rfq__form-message textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 70px; }

.mestc-rfq__status { font-size: 12.5px; min-height: 16px; margin: 8px 0; }
.mestc-rfq__status.is-ok  { color: #14753a; }
.mestc-rfq__status.is-err { color: #b00; }

.mestc-rfq__submit {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 13px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border: none;
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: .5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: filter .2s, transform .12s;
}
.mestc-rfq__submit:hover    { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.mestc-rfq__submit:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: wait; }

.mestc-rfq__mailto {
	display: block;
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 12px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--blue);
	text-decoration: underline;
}
.mestc-rfq__mailto:hover { color: var(--gold); }

body.mestc-rfq-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Add-to-RFQ button feedback */
.mestc-add-rfq.is-added {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14753a, #0d5a2c) !important;
	border-color: transparent !important;
	color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.mestc-rfq__panel { max-width: 100%; }
	.mestc-rfq-pill__text { display: none; }
	.mestc-rfq-fab { bottom: 16px; left: 16px; padding: 10px 14px 10px 10px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   30. FOCUS RINGS — softer for buttons, sharper for inputs
============================================================ */
button:focus-visible { outline-offset: 3px; }
.btn-orange:focus-visible, .btn-white:focus-visible, .mestc-inquire-btn:focus-visible {
	outline: none;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224,123,0,.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   31. HERO RICHER — overlay pattern + accent flare
============================================================ */
.mestc-slider::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 56px 56px;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.mestc-slider::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -120px;
	bottom: -120px;
	width: 480px;
	height: 480px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.28), transparent 60%);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
}
.slide-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
@media (min-width: 901px) {
	.slide-title { letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-size: 44px; }
}
.slide-tag {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224,123,0,.35);
}
.slide-tag::before {
	content: '';
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6);
	animation: mestcDot 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mestcDot {
	0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
	60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
	100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   32. STATS — icon + number stacked
============================================================ */
.stats-bar { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue) 0%, #16264e 100%); }
.stat-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 14px;
	padding: 22px 12px;
}
.stat-icon {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 20px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-text { text-align: left; }
.stat-num {
	font-size: 24px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--orange);
	line-height: 1.1;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.stat-label {
	font-size: 11.5px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
	margin-top: 1px;
	letter-spacing: .3px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.stat-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 16px 8px; }
	.stat-text { text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   33. CERTIFICATIONS STRIP
============================================================ */
.mestc-certs-strip {
	background: #fff;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
	padding: 22px var(--gutter);
}
.mestc-certs-strip__inner {
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 230px 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
	align-items: center;
}
.mestc-certs-strip__lead {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
	padding-right: 24px;
}
.mestc-certs-strip__eyebrow {
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--orange);
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mestc-certs-strip__title {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-top: 4px;
}
.mestc-certs-strip__list {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
	gap: 10px;
}
.mestc-cert {
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 10px 8px;
	text-align: center;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	transition: border-color .2s, transform .15s;
}
.mestc-cert:hover { border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.mestc-cert strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: .5px; }
.mestc-cert span  { display: block; font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--soft); margin-top: 1px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-certs-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.mestc-certs-strip__lead  { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 0 0 14px; }
	.mestc-certs-strip__list  { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   34. CATEGORY CARD HOVER OVERLAY
============================================================ */
.cat-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cat-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28,46,94,.92), rgba(13,26,53,.92));
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity .25s;
	z-index: 1;
}
.cat-card .cat-icon, .cat-card h3, .cat-card h4, .cat-card p { position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: color .25s; }
.cat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.cat-card:hover h3, .cat-card:hover h4 { color: #fff; }
.cat-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.cat-card::after { z-index: 3; }

/* ============================================================
   35. PRODUCT BLOCK HEADERS richer
============================================================ */
.product-block-header {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.product-block-header::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -40px;
	top: -40px;
	width: 120px;
	height: 120px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.22), transparent 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
}
.product-block-header > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   36. INDUSTRY CARDS — better hover (parallax-ish image zoom)
============================================================ */
.ind-image { transition: transform .5s ease; }
.ind-card:hover .ind-image { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* ============================================================
   37. BRAND ITEMS — subtle pop
============================================================ */
.brand-item { transition: transform .25s ease, color .2s, background .2s; }
.brand-item:hover { transform: scale(1.05); color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   38. ABOUT SECTION — inline mini-stats
============================================================ */
.about-mini-stats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.about-mini-stats > div {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 14px 12px;
	text-align: center;
}
.about-mini-stats strong { display: block; font-size: 22px; color: var(--orange); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.about-mini-stats span   { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--soft); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: .3px; }

/* ============================================================
   39. SINGLE PRODUCT — summary column
============================================================ */
.woocommerce div.product .summary { padding: 0 0 0 8px; }
.woocommerce div.product .product_title {
	font-size: 28px !important;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mestc-product-trust-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 8px;
	margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.mestc-product-trust-row > div {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 10px 10px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	text-align: center;
}
.mestc-product-trust-row strong { font-size: 11px; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }
.mestc-product-trust-row span   { font-size: 10px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-product-trust-row .ico {
	width: 26px; height: 26px;
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	font-size: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   40. FOOTER NEWSLETTER + SOCIAL
============================================================ */
.mestc-newsletter {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 18px;
	margin-top: 14px;
}
.mestc-newsletter h5 {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mestc-newsletter p {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
	font-size: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	line-height: 1.55;
}
.mestc-newsletter form { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.mestc-newsletter input[type="email"] {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 9px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 12.5px;
}
.mestc-newsletter input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.mestc-newsletter button {
	background: var(--orange);
	color: #fff;
	border: none;
	padding: 0 14px;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.mestc-newsletter button:hover { background: var(--orange-deep); }
.mestc-social {
	display: flex;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 16px;
}
.mestc-social a {
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 14px;
	transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mestc-social a:hover { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; border-color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   41. SHOP ARCHIVE SIDEBAR FILTER
============================================================ */
.mestc-shop-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}
.mestc-filter-sidebar {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 18px;
	align-self: start;
	position: sticky;
	top: 90px;
}
.mestc-filter-sidebar h3 {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--blue);
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	padding-bottom: 10px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mestc-filter-sidebar ul li { padding: 6px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.mestc-filter-sidebar ul li a {
	color: var(--text);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 8px;
}
.mestc-filter-sidebar ul li a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.mestc-filter-sidebar ul li.is-active > a { color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; }
.mestc-filter-sidebar ul li small { color: var(--soft); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.mestc-filter-sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* ============================================================
   42. PAGE HERO BIGGER + ACCENT
============================================================ */
.page-hero {
	min-height: 220px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 56px var(--gutter);
}
.page-hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 56px 56px;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-title { font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.page-hero { min-height: 160px; padding: 40px 20px; }
	.page-hero-title { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   43. FAQ — better entrance
============================================================ */
.faq-question { transition: background .25s, color .25s; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--orange); }
.faq-answer { animation: mestcFade .25s ease-out; }
@keyframes mestcFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   44. ABOUT PAGE — custom layout
============================================================ */
.eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--orange);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--orange); }

.mestc-aboutpage-hero {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 70px var(--gutter);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 56px 56px;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -160px;
	bottom: -160px;
	width: 540px;
	height: 540px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.32), transparent 60%);
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero h1 {
	font-size: 44px;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1.1;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	margin: 8px 0 14px;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero h1 em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.mestc-aboutpage-hero p {
	font-size: 15px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: 560px;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__art {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 12px;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__art .hero-stat {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 18px 16px;
	text-align: center;
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__art .hero-stat strong {
	display: block;
	font-size: 28px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--orange);
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mestc-aboutpage-hero__art .hero-stat span {
	display: block;
	font-size: 11.5px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
	letter-spacing: .3px;
	margin-top: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-aboutpage-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.mestc-aboutpage-hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }
}

/* About story */
.mestc-about-story__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}
.mestc-about-story__art { position: relative; }
.story-photo {
	width: 100%;
	height: 360px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-color: #dde3ec;
}
.story-photo--small {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -30px;
	right: -20px;
	width: 220px;
	height: 180px;
	border: 6px solid #fff;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.story-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: -16px;
	left: -16px;
	background: var(--orange);
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 12px 16px;
	min-width: 110px;
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(224,123,0,.3);
}
.story-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; }
.story-badge span   { display: block; font-size: 11px; opacity: .85; }

.mestc-about-pillars {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-top: 22px;
}
.mestc-about-pillars li {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding: 14px;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.pillar-ico {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 17px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mestc-about-pillars strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mestc-about-pillars p      { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-about-story__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.story-photo--small { display: none; }
	.story-badge { top: -10px; left: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; }
	.story-badge strong { font-size: 20px; }
	.mestc-about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mission/Vision/Values */
.mestc-mvv__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 18px;
}
.mvv-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 28px;
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mvv-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.mvv-card--accent {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-deep));
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--blue);
}
.mvv-card__ico {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: rgba(28,46,94,.08);
	color: var(--orange);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mvv-card--accent .mvv-card__ico {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
	color: var(--orange);
}
.mvv-card h3 {
	font-size: 17px;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mvv-card--accent h3 { color: #fff; }
.mvv-card p {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--muted);
}
.mvv-card--accent p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mestc-mvv__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Capabilities grid */
.mestc-capabilities__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}
.cap-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 20px 22px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 6px;
	transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
	color: inherit;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.cap-card::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -40px;
	bottom: -40px;
	width: 110px;
	height: 110px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.16), transparent 70%);
	transition: transform .35s;
}
.cap-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.cap-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.4); }
.cap-card .cap-ico {
	font-size: 24px;
	display: inline-flex;
	width: 46px; height: 46px;
	align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.cap-card strong { font-size: 14px; color: var(--blue); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cap-card small  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--soft); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .mestc-capabilities__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .mestc-capabilities__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Final CTA banner */
.mestc-finalcta {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 50px var(--gutter);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-finalcta::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: -120px;
	top: -120px;
	width: 360px;
	height: 360px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.22), transparent 60%);
	border-radius: 50%;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.mestc-finalcta__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 28px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mestc-finalcta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mestc-finalcta p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 14px; max-width: 520px; }
.mestc-finalcta__buttons { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   47. HERO TRUST CARD
============================================================ */
.mestc-hero-card {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	right: 64px;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	z-index: 4;
	width: 320px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 22px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
}
.mestc-hero-card__head { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); padding-bottom: 12px; }
.mestc-hero-card__rating { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; }
.mestc-hero-card__rating .stars { color: var(--orange); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.mestc-hero-card__rating strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-hero-card__rating small  { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-hero-card__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.mestc-hero-card__list li {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	align-items: flex-start;
	font-size: 12.5px;
}
.mestc-hero-card__list .ico {
	width: 30px; height: 30px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 14px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mestc-hero-card__list strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-hero-card__list span   { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--soft); }
.mestc-hero-card__cta .btn-orange { width: 100%; padding: 12px; font-size: 12px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.mestc-hero-card { width: 280px; right: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-hero-card { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   48. WHY MESTC value-prop grid
============================================================ */
.mestc-why__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}
.why-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 26px 22px 22px;
	transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -50px;
	top: -50px;
	width: 140px;
	height: 140px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,0,.14), transparent 70%);
	border-radius: 50%;
	transition: transform .35s;
}
.why-card:hover {
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(28,46,94,.12);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scale(1.5); }
.why-card__num {
	position: absolute;
	top: 14px;
	right: 18px;
	font-size: 32px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: rgba(28,46,94,.08);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1;
}
.why-card__ico {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 22px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(28,46,94,.2);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.why-card h3 {
	font-size: 16px;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.why-card p {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--muted);
	line-height: 1.65;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .mestc-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .mestc-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   49. TESTIMONIALS
============================================================ */
.mestc-testimonials__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 18px;
}
.testi-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 24px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
	transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.testi-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.testi-stars {
	color: var(--orange);
	font-size: 16px;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testi-card blockquote {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--text);
	line-height: 1.7;
	font-style: italic;
}
.testi-card footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
	padding-top: 14px;
}
.testi-avatar {
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--orange));
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 16px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-card footer strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--blue); }
.testi-card footer span   { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--soft); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mestc-testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   50. PROD EMPTY STATE
============================================================ */
.prod-empty {
	grid-column: 1 / -1;
	padding: 36px 28px;
	text-align: center;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.prod-empty p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   46. BRANDS MARQUEE
============================================================ */
.mestc-brands-marquee {
	overflow: hidden;
	position: relative;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: #fff;
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.mestc-brands-marquee__track {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0;
	width: max-content;
	animation: mestcMarquee 40s linear infinite;
}
.mestc-brands-marquee:hover .mestc-brands-marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.mestc-brands-marquee .brand-item {
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	min-width: 180px;
	border: none;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-bottom: none;
	padding: 26px 28px;
	background: transparent;
	transition: background .2s, color .2s, transform .25s;
}
.mestc-brands-marquee .brand-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.mestc-brands-marquee .brand-item:hover {
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	color: var(--blue);
	transform: scale(1.05);
}
@keyframes mestcMarquee {
	from { transform: translateX(0); }
	to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.mestc-brands-marquee__track { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   45. CONTACT PAGE — custom layout
============================================================ */
.mestc-contactpage-hero {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 70px var(--gutter);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.mestc-contactpage-hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 56px 56px;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.mestc-contactpage-hero__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	text-align: center;
}
.mestc-contactpage-hero h1 {
	font-size: 44px;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1.1;
	margin: 6px 0 12px;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.mestc-contactpage-hero h1 em { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; }
.mestc-contactpage-hero p {
	font-size: 15px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
	max-width: 640px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Quick action tiles */
.mestc-contact-tiles {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}
.contact-tile {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 22px 18px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 6px;
	transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
	color: inherit;
}
.contact-tile:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	border-color: var(--blue);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.contact-tile__ico {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: var(--bg-alt);
	color: var(--orange);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-tile strong { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--blue); }
.contact-tile span   { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); }
.contact-tile small  { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--soft); margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mestc-contact-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .mestc-contact-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Form + info layout */
.mestc-contactpage__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: start;
}
.mestc-contactpage__info h2 {
	font-size: 26px;
	color: var(--blue);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mestc-contactpage__lede {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--muted);
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.mestc-contactpage__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.mestc-contactpage__list li {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	align-items: flex-start;
}
.mestc-contactpage__list .ico {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	background: var(--blue);
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: 10px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 16px;
}
.mestc-contactpage__list strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--blue); }
.mestc-contactpage__list span,
.mestc-contactpage__list a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.mestc-contactpage__list a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.mestc-contactpage__map iframe { display: block; width: 100%; }

.mestc-contactpage__form { padding: 32px; }
.mestc-contactpage__form-lede { font-size: 12px; color: var(--soft); margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mestc-contactpage__assure {
	margin-top: 12px;
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--soft);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.mestc-contactpage__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}