.pyro-site-header {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 50;
}

.pyro-site-header__inner {
	align-items: center;
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-5);
	justify-content: space-between;
	min-height: var(--pyro-header-height);
}

.pyro-site-branding {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.1rem;
}

.pyro-site-branding__name {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.pyro-site-branding__description {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-muted);
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	margin: 0;
}

.pyro-primary-nav {
	align-items: center;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-end;
}

.pyro-primary-nav__menu,
.pyro-footer-menu {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-4);
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.pyro-primary-nav a,
.pyro-footer-menu a {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	font-size: 0.94rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.pyro-primary-nav a:hover,
.pyro-footer-menu a:hover {
	color: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
}

.pyro-menu-toggle {
	background: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	color: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	display: none;
	padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
}

.pyro-hero-badge {
	align-items: center;
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-pill);
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-muted);
	display: inline-flex;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-2);
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-3);
	padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem 0.45rem 0.45rem;
}

.pyro-front-hero h1 {
	font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 1.8rem + 3vw, 4.55rem);
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-3);
}

.pyro-front-hero .pyro-lead {
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.35vw, 1.18rem);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-4);
	max-width: 650px;
}

.pyro-hero-badge span {
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-pill);
	color: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pyro-hero-proof {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-3);
	margin-top: var(--pyro-space-3);
}

.pyro-hero-proof span {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-pill);
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-muted);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
}

.pyro-button,
.pyro-search-form__submit,
.page-numbers,
.post-page-numbers {
	align-items: center;
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-pill);
	display: inline-flex;
	font-weight: 850;
	justify-content: center;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background-color 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease, color 160ms ease, transform 160ms ease;
}

.pyro-button {
	padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}

.pyro-button:hover {
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pyro-button--primary {
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	color: var(--pyro-color-surface);
}

.pyro-button--secondary {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
}

.pyro-browser-card {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: 1.65rem;
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: var(--pyro-space-3);
	position: relative;
}

.pyro-browser-card__bar {
	align-items: center;
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-secondary);
	border-radius: 1.2rem 1.2rem 0 0;
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	height: 2.6rem;
	padding-inline: var(--pyro-space-5);
}

.pyro-browser-card__bar span {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
	border-radius: 50%;
	height: 0.65rem;
	width: 0.65rem;
}

.pyro-browser-card img {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface-raised);
	border-radius: 0 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
	width: 100%;
}

.pyro-floating-card {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-lg);
	min-width: 156px;
	padding: var(--pyro-space-3) var(--pyro-space-4);
	position: absolute;
}

.pyro-floating-card strong {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	display: block;
	font-size: 1.45rem;
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-2);
}

.pyro-floating-card span {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-muted);
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 750;
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.pyro-floating-card--top {
	right: -1rem;
	top: 3rem;
}

.pyro-floating-card--bottom {
	bottom: 1.5rem;
	left: -1rem;
}

.pyro-metric-card {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-lg);
	padding: var(--pyro-space-6);
}

.pyro-metric-card span {
	color: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-3);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pyro-metric-card strong {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	display: block;
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-2);
}

.pyro-metric-card p {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pyro-entry-card {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-lg);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.pyro-entry-card__media img {
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	object-fit: cover;
	width: 100%;
}

.pyro-entry-card__body {
	padding: var(--pyro-space-6);
}

.pyro-entry-card__title {
	font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 1.8rem);
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-3);
}

.pyro-entry-card__title a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.pyro-entry-meta {
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-muted);
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-3);
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-4);
}

.pyro-entry-footer {
	margin-top: var(--pyro-space-6);
}

.pyro-read-more {
	align-items: center;
	color: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	display: inline-flex;
	font-weight: 800;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-2);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.pyro-site-footer {
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-secondary);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
	padding-block: var(--pyro-space-8);
}

.pyro-site-footer a {
	color: #ffffff;
}

.pyro-site-footer__inner {
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-7);
}

.pyro-site-footer__bottom {
	align-items: center;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-5);
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-top: var(--pyro-space-5);
}

.pyro-site-footer__bottom p {
	margin: 0;
}

.pyro-footer-widgets {
	display: grid;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-6);
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.pyro-widget__title {
	color: #ffffff;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pyro-comments {
	margin-top: var(--pyro-space-8);
}

.pyro-icon-pill {
	align-items: center;
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface-raised);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-pill);
	color: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	display: inline-flex;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-4);
	min-height: 2.5rem;
	min-width: 2.5rem;
	padding-inline: 0.75rem;
}

.pyro-image-card {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: 1.75rem;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.pyro-image-card img {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface-raised);
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	object-fit: cover;
	width: 100%;
}

.pyro-image-card div {
	padding: var(--pyro-space-6);
}

.pyro-image-card h3 {
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-3);
}

.pyro-image-card p {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pyro-search-form {
	display: flex;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-3);
	margin-inline: auto;
	max-width: 620px;
}

.pyro-search-form__field,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="tel"],
textarea,
select {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-md);
	color: var(--pyro-color-text);
	min-height: 3rem;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	width: 100%;
}

textarea {
	min-height: 10rem;
	resize: vertical;
}

.pyro-search-form__submit,
input[type="submit"],
button[type="submit"] {
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	border: 0;
	color: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
}

.navigation.pagination,
.nav-links,
.page-links {
	align-items: center;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: var(--pyro-space-3);
	justify-content: center;
	margin-top: var(--pyro-space-7);
}

.page-numbers,
.post-page-numbers {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	color: var(--pyro-color-text-strong);
	min-height: 2.75rem;
	min-width: 2.75rem;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
}

.page-numbers.current,
.post-page-numbers.current {
	background: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	border-color: var(--pyro-color-brand-primary);
	color: var(--pyro-color-surface);
}

.comment-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.comment-list .comment {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface);
	border: 1px solid var(--pyro-color-border);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-lg);
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-4);
	padding: var(--pyro-space-5);
}

.comment-respond {
	background: var(--pyro-color-surface-raised);
	border-radius: var(--pyro-radius-lg);
	margin-top: var(--pyro-space-7);
	padding: var(--pyro-space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.pyro-site-header__inner {
		align-items: flex-start;
		flex-direction: column;
		justify-content: center;
		padding-block: var(--pyro-space-4);
	}

	.pyro-menu-toggle {
		display: inline-flex;
	}

	.pyro-primary-nav {
		align-items: flex-start;
		flex-direction: column;
		width: 100%;
	}

	.pyro-primary-nav__menu {
		display: none;
		flex-direction: column;
		padding-top: var(--pyro-space-4);
		width: 100%;
	}

	.pyro-primary-nav.is-open .pyro-primary-nav__menu {
		display: flex;
	}

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

	.pyro-footer-widgets {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.pyro-search-form {
		flex-direction: column;
	}

	.pyro-floating-card {
		margin-top: var(--pyro-space-3);
		position: static;
	}
}

/* =============================================================
   MERCDEV SKIN — SHARED UTILITIES
   ============================================================= */

.merc-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	font-family: var(--merc-font);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background var(--merc-transition), color var(--merc-transition), transform var(--merc-transition);
	line-height: 1;
}

.merc-btn--request {
	background: var(--merc-accent);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-pill);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.merc-btn--request:hover {
	background: var(--merc-accent-hover);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.merc-btn--primary {
	background: var(--merc-accent);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-pill);
	font-size: 1rem;
}

.merc-btn--primary:hover {
	background: var(--merc-accent-hover);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.merc-eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-size: var(--merc-caption);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.merc-section__heading {
	font-size: var(--merc-h2);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--merc-gray-text);
	line-height: 1.05;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.merc-section__heading em,
.merc-section__heading strong {
	font-style: normal;
	font-weight: inherit;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
}

.merc-section__desc {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	color: #4a5568;
	max-width: 660px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.merc-section__cta-row {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
}

/* =============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================= */

.merc-header {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	z-index: 200;
	background: var(--merc-primary);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--merc-border-dark);
	height: 72px;
}

.admin-bar .merc-header {
	top: 32px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
	.admin-bar .merc-header {
		top: 46px;
	}
}

.merc-header__inner {
	max-width: var(--merc-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 2rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 2.5rem;
	height: 100%;
}

.merc-header__logo {
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 1rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	white-space: nowrap;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.merc-header__logo img {
	height: 32px;
	width: auto;
	display: block;
}

.merc-header__nav-wrap {
	flex: 1;
}

.merc-header__nav {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.25rem;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.merc-header__nav li {
	position: relative;
}

.merc-header__nav > li > a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-sm);
	display: block;
	transition: color var(--merc-transition), background var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-header__nav > li > a:hover,
.merc-header__nav > li.current-menu-item > a,
.merc-header__nav > li.current-menu-parent > a {
	color: #fff;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

/* Dropdown sub-menus */
.merc-header__nav .sub-menu {
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
	left: 0;
	background: #222230;
	border: 1px solid var(--merc-border-dark);
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-md);
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0.5rem;
	min-width: 220px;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	transition: opacity var(--merc-transition), transform var(--merc-transition);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
	z-index: 300;
}

.merc-header__nav li:hover > .sub-menu,
.merc-header__nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.merc-header__nav .sub-menu a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: block;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-sm);
	transition: color var(--merc-transition), background var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-header__nav .sub-menu a:hover {
	color: #fff;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.merc-header__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.merc-header__action-link {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color var(--merc-transition);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.merc-header__action-link:hover {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Hamburger button */
.merc-hamburger {
	display: none;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 5px;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0.5rem;
	margin-left: auto;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.merc-hamburger span {
	display: block;
	width: 22px;
	height: 2px;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 2px;
	transition: transform var(--merc-transition), opacity var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.merc-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.merc-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile overlay nav */
.merc-mobile-nav {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 72px 0 0 0;
	background: var(--merc-primary);
	z-index: 190;
	overflow-y: auto;
	transform: translateX(100%);
	transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.merc-mobile-nav.is-open {
	transform: translateX(0);
}

.merc-mobile-nav__inner {
	padding: 2rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2rem;
	min-height: 100%;
}

.merc-mobile-nav__menu {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.25rem;
}

.merc-mobile-nav__menu a {
	display: block;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding: 0.75rem 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--merc-border-dark);
	transition: color var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-mobile-nav__menu a:hover { color: #fff; }

.merc-mobile-nav__menu .sub-menu {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0.5rem 0 0 1rem;
	margin: 0;
}

.merc-mobile-nav__menu .sub-menu a {
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
	border-bottom: none;
	padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.merc-mobile-nav__footer {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--merc-border-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
	.merc-header__nav-wrap,
	.merc-header__actions {
		display: none;
	}

	.merc-hamburger {
		display: flex;
	}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
	.merc-mobile-nav {
		display: none;
	}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.merc-hero {
	min-height: 100svh;
	background: var(--merc-bg);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 140px 2rem 80px;
	text-align: center;
}

.merc-hero__stars {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.merc-hero__stars svg {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.merc-hero__planet {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(50%);
	width: min(320vh, 3200px);
	z-index: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	will-change: transform;
	background: var(--merc-bg);
}

.merc-hero__planet-video {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	display: block;
	visibility: hidden;
}

@keyframes merc-moon-spin {
	from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
	to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.merc-hero__planet-canvas {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 52%, transparent 72%);
	mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000 52%, transparent 72%);
	animation: merc-moon-spin 180s linear infinite;
	transform-origin: center center;
	will-change: transform;
}

.merc-hero__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	max-width: 960px;
	width: 100%;
}

.merc-hero__title {
	font-size: var(--merc-h1);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 0.92;
	letter-spacing: -0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.merc-hero__accent {
	color: var(--merc-accent);
}

.merc-hero__sub {
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	max-width: 620px;
	margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	min-height: 5rem;
	transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.merc-hero__sub.is-fading {
	opacity: 0;
}

.merc-hero__ctas {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1rem;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.merc-btn--outline {
	background: transparent;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-pill);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: border-color var(--merc-transition), color var(--merc-transition);
	display: inline-block;
}

.merc-btn--outline:hover {
	border-color: #fff;
	color: #fff;
}

.merc-hero__badges {
	display: flex;
	gap: 2.5rem;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.merc-hero__badge {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.6rem;
	max-width: 110px;
}

.merc-hero__badge img {
	width: 72px;
	height: 72px;
	object-fit: contain;
}

.merc-hero__badge p {
	font-size: 0.6rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	text-align: center;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.07em;
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin: 0;
}

/* Clients strip inside hero page */
.merc-hero + .merc-clients {
	background: #fff;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--merc-border-light);
	padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.merc-clients__container {
	max-width: var(--merc-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 2rem;
}

.merc-clients__logos {
	display: flex;
	gap: 3rem;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.merc-clients__logos img {
	height: 32px;
	width: auto;
	filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.4);
	opacity: 0.7;
	transition: filter var(--merc-transition), opacity var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-clients__logos img:hover {
	filter: none;
	opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.merc-hero {
		padding: 120px 1.5rem 60px;
	}

	.merc-hero__badges {
		gap: 1.5rem;
	}

	.merc-hero__badge img {
		width: 56px;
		height: 56px;
	}
}

/* ============================================================
   SHARED SECTION LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */

.merc-section__container {
	max-width: var(--merc-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 2rem;
}

.merc-section__header {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin-bottom: var(--pyro-space-8);
}

.merc-section__header--center {
	margin-inline: auto;
	text-align: center;
}

.merc-eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.merc-section__heading {
	font-size: var(--merc-h2);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--merc-gray-text);
	line-height: 1.05;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.merc-section__heading--white {
	color: #fff;
}

.merc-text-accent {
	color: var(--merc-accent);
}

.merc-section__desc {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	color: #4a5568;
	max-width: 640px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin: 0;
}

.merc-section__desc--muted {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.merc-section__cta-row {
	margin-top: 3rem;
	display: flex;
}

.merc-btn--outline-accent {
	background: transparent;
	border: 2px solid var(--merc-accent);
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-pill);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background var(--merc-transition), color var(--merc-transition);
	display: inline-block;
}

.merc-btn--outline-accent:hover {
	background: var(--merc-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.merc-services {
	background: var(--merc-gray-bg);
	padding: 6rem 0;
}

.merc-services__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.merc-service-card {
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-md);
	padding: 2rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--merc-border-light);
	transition: box-shadow var(--merc-transition), transform var(--merc-transition);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.merc-service-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.merc-service-card__title {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #09111f;
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.merc-service-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: #4a5568;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
	flex: 1;
}

.merc-service-card__link {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-top: auto;
}

.merc-service-card__link:hover {
	text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.merc-portfolio {
	background: #fff;
	padding: 6rem 0;
}

.merc-portfolio__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
}

.merc-portfolio-card {
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 2.5rem;
	min-height: 300px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	position: relative;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-portfolio-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.merc-portfolio-card:hover {
	transform: scale(1.015);
}

.merc-portfolio-card__tag {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
	position: relative;
}

.merc-portfolio-card__title {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1.1;
	margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
	position: relative;
}

.merc-portfolio-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
	position: relative;
}

.merc-portfolio-card__link {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #fff;
	position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   KEY FACTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.merc-facts {
	background: var(--merc-bg);
	padding: 6rem 0;
}

.merc-facts__grid {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-top: 4rem;
}

.merc-fact-balloon {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-lg);
	padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
	text-align: center;
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 160px;
}

.merc-fact-balloon__number {
	font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1;
	display: block;
	letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.merc-fact-balloon__label {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
	line-height: 1.4;
	display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.merc-services__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}

	.merc-portfolio__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.merc-facts__grid {
		gap: 1rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.merc-services__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.merc-fact-balloon {
		min-width: 140px;
		padding: 1.5rem;
	}
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

.merc-footer {
	background: var(--merc-primary);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
	padding: 5rem 0 0;
}

.merc-footer__inner {
	max-width: var(--merc-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 2rem;
}

.merc-footer__top {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, auto);
	gap: 4rem;
	padding-bottom: 4rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.merc-footer__logo {
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 1rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.merc-footer__logo img {
	height: 32px;
	width: auto;
	filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.merc-footer__tagline {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 260px;
}

.merc-footer__col-title {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.merc-footer__col a {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	transition: color var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-footer__col a:hover {
	color: #fff;
}

.merc-footer__bottom {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.merc-footer__copy {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
	margin: 0;
}

.merc-footer__social {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1rem;
	align-items: center;
}

.merc-footer__social-link {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
	transition: color var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-footer__social-link:hover {
	color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.merc-footer__top {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
		gap: 2.5rem;
	}

	.merc-footer__brand {
		grid-column: 1 / -1;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.merc-footer__top {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 2rem;
	}

	.merc-footer__bottom {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 1rem;
		text-align: center;
	}
}

/* ============================================================
   CLIENTS FULL SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.merc-clients-full {
	background: var(--merc-gray-bg);
	padding: 6rem 0;
}

.merc-clients__logo-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
	gap: 2.5rem 3rem;
	align-items: center;
	justify-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.merc-clients__logo-grid img {
	filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.3);
	opacity: 0.7;
	height: 32px;
	width: auto;
	max-width: 120px;
	object-fit: contain;
	transition: filter var(--merc-transition), opacity var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-clients__logo-grid img:hover {
	filter: none;
	opacity: 1;
}

.merc-section__cta-row--center {
	justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS / BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.merc-insights {
	background: #fff;
	padding: 6rem 0;
}

.merc-insights__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 2rem;
}

.merc-insight-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	border-radius: var(--merc-radius-md);
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--merc-border-light);
	transition: box-shadow var(--merc-transition), transform var(--merc-transition);
}

.merc-insight-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.merc-insight-card__media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.merc-insight-card__media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.merc-insight-card:hover .merc-insight-card__media img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}

.merc-insight-card__body {
	padding: 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	flex: 1;
}

.merc-insight-card__cat {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
	display: inline-block;
}

.merc-insight-card__title {
	font-size: 1.125rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #09111f;
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.merc-insight-card__title a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.merc-insight-card__title a:hover {
	color: var(--merc-accent);
}

.merc-insight-card__date {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: #8a9bbf;
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.merc-insight-card__excerpt {
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	color: #4a5568;
	line-height: 1.6;
	flex: 1;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.merc-insight-card__excerpt p {
	margin: 0;
}

.merc-insight-card__link {
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--merc-accent);
	text-decoration: none;
	margin-top: auto;
}

.merc-insight-card__link:hover {
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.merc-insights__empty {
	color: #8a9bbf;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.merc-clients__logo-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.merc-clients__logo-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
		gap: 2rem;
	}

	.merc-insights__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

.merc-reveal {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(28px);
	transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.merc-reveal.is-visible {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: none;
}

.merc-reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.merc-reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.merc-reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.merc-reveal--delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.merc-reveal--delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.merc-reveal {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: none;
		transition: none;
	}
}