/* ============ Premium Startup HR Outsourcing — mtph- scoped ============ */
  .mtph-page {
    --navy: #0B1F3D;
    --navy-deep: #081527;
    --ink: #0E1A2B;
    --green: #4FA92E;
    --green-bright: #6BCB3E;
    --paper: #F7F6F0;
    --paper-warm: #F1EFE6;
    --card: #FFFFFF;
    --slate: #5B6478;
    --slate-soft: #8791A3;
    --hairline: #E4E1D6;
    font-family: 'Spline Sans', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--paper);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .mtph-page * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .mtph-page img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }

  .mtph-page h1,
  .mtph-page h2,
  .mtph-page h3,
  .mtph-page h4 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .mtph-page section {
    padding: 88px 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .mtph-wrap {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .mtph-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Roboto Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--green);
  }

  .mtph-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .mtph-btn-primary {
    background: var(--green);
    color: #06210A;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(79, 169, 46, .55);
  }

  .mtph-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--green-bright);
    color: #06210A;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(79, 169, 46, .65);
  }

  .mtph-btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  }

  .mtph-btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mtph-btn-ghost-dark {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: rgba(11, 31, 61, .28);
  }

  .mtph-btn-ghost-dark:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 31, 61, .55);
    background: rgba(11, 31, 61, .05);
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .mtph-hero {
    padding-top: 56px;
  }

  .mtph-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .mtph-pill-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .mtph-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 13px 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(79, 169, 46, .12);
    color: var(--green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 169, 46, .3);
  }

  .mtph-pill .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--green);
  }

  .mtph-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .mtph-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, rgba(79, 169, 46, .38) 62%);
  }

  .mtph-hero p.mtph-lede {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--slate);
    max-width: 46ch;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .mtph-hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .mtph-hero-fine {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--slate-soft);
  }

  .mtph-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 26px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .mtph-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .mtph-badge-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mtph-badge-text {
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--slate);
  }

  .mtph-badge-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mtph-hero-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }

  .mtph-hero-underlay {
    position: absolute;
    width: 88%;
    height: 92%;
    background: var(--green);
    border-radius: 22px;
    top: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .mtph-hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px rgba(8, 21, 39, .4);
  }

  .mtph-hero-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3.6;
  }

  .mtph-stat-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -22px;
    left: -22px;
    z-index: 3;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(8, 21, 39, .35);
    max-width: 210px;
  }

  .mtph-stat-float .num {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .mtph-stat-float .lbl {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-top: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  @media (max-width:940px) {
    .mtph-hero-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mtph-hero-photo-wrap {
      order: -1;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- SECTION HEAD ---------- */
  .mtph-section-head {
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .mtph-section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .mtph-section-head p {
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-top: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .mtph-section-head.mtph-center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ---------- LEDGER (problem vs solution) ---------- */
  .mtph-band-warm {
    background: var(--paper-warm);
  }

  .mtph-ledger {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--card);
  }

  .mtph-ledger-col {
    padding: 32px clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  }

  .mtph-ledger-col.old {
    background: #FAFAF7;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-col.new {
    background: rgba(79, 169, 46, .05);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  }

  .mtph-ledger-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-title .tag {
    font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .7rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .old .tag {
    background: rgba(135, 145, 163, .22);
    color: var(--slate);
  }

  .new .tag {
    background: rgba(79, 169, 46, .2);
    color: var(--green);
  }

  .mtph-ledger-title h3 {
    font-family: 'Spline Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 13px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-row:first-of-type {
    border-top: none;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-row svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }

  .old .mtph-ledger-row {
    color: var(--slate);
  }

  .new .mtph-ledger-row {
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  @media (max-width:780px) {
    .mtph-ledger {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mtph-ledger-col.new {
      border-left: none;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
  .mtph-svc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -24px rgba(8, 21, 39, .28);
    border-color: rgba(79, 169, 46, .35);
  }

  .mtph-svc-card .ic-wrap {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 61, .08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Spline Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card p {
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--paper);
    position: relative;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured .ic-wrap {
    background: rgba(107, 203, 62, .2);
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured h3 {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured p {
    color: rgba(247, 246, 240, .72);
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured .free-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .66rem;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    background: var(--green);
    color: #06210A;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  @media (max-width:900px) {
    .mtph-svc-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width:600px) {
    .mtph-svc-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- BENEFITS (dark band + photo) ---------- */
  .mtph-benefits {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--paper);
  }

  .mtph-benefits .mtph-eyebrow {
    color: var(--green-bright);
  }

  .mtph-benefits .mtph-section-head h2 {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mtph-benefits .mtph-section-head p {
    color: rgba(247, 246, 240, .68);
  }

  .mtph-benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 52px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .mtph-stat-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 26px;
  }

  .mtph-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .mtph-stat-item .big {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--green-bright);
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 104px;
  }

  .mtph-stat-item .txt h4 {
    font-family: 'Spline Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .mtph-stat-item .txt p {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: rgba(247, 246, 240, .65);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .mtph-benefits-photo {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
  }

  .mtph-benefits-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 5/4.2;
  }

  @media (max-width:880px) {
    .mtph-benefits-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mtph-benefits-photo {
      order: -1;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- AUDIENCE TAGS ---------- */
  .mtph-audience-photo {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -22px rgba(8, 21, 39, .3);
  }

  .mtph-audience-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 16/6.5;
  }

  .mtph-audience-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .mtph-audience-tag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: .94rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex: 1 1 210px;
  }

  .mtph-audience-tag .n {
    font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: var(--green);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- */
  .mtph-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .mtph-step .step-num {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(79, 169, 46, .65);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
  }

  .mtph-step h3 {
    font-family: 'Spline Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .mtph-step p {
    font-size: .93rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width:820px) {
    .mtph-steps {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .mtph-faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item summary {
    padding: 18px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .98rem;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--green);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '\2212';
  }

  .mtph-faq-content {
    padding: 0 22px 20px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
  .mtph-final {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: var(--paper);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mtph-final::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 80% 20%, rgba(79, 169, 46, .18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mtph-final-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .mtph-final h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.12;
  }

  .mtph-final p.sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(247, 246, 240, .68);
    margin-top: 18px;
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .mtph-final-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }

  .mtph-final-contact {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: rgba(247, 246, 240, .75);
  }

  .mtph-final-contact a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mtph-urgency {
    margin-top: 26px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
    font-size: .76rem;
    color: var(--green-bright);
    background: rgba(107, 203, 62, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(107, 203, 62, .28);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .mtph-urgency .blink {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--green-bright);
    animation: mtph-pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mtph-urgency .blink {
      animation: none;
    }
  }

  @keyframes mtph-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
      opacity: .35;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width:640px) {
    .mtph-page section {
      padding: 56px 0;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- SCROLL REVEAL / MOTION SYSTEM ---------- */
  .mtph-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }

  .mtph-reveal.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(.94);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-32px);
    transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-left.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(32px);
    transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-right.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  /* staggered children (cards, rows, badges) */
  .mtph-stagger>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity .65s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), transform .65s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: .03s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: .1s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: .17s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: .24s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: .31s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: .38s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(7) {
    transition-delay: .45s;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in>*:nth-child(8) {
    transition-delay: .52s;
  }

  /* hero entrance (plays on load, not scroll) */
  .mtph-hero .mtph-pill-row,
  .mtph-hero h1,
  .mtph-hero p.mtph-lede,
  .mtph-hero-ctas,
  .mtph-hero-fine,
  .mtph-trust-badges {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    animation: mtph-rise .8s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1) forwards;
  }

  .mtph-hero .mtph-pill-row {
    animation-delay: .05s;
  }

  .mtph-hero h1 {
    animation-delay: .15s;
  }

  .mtph-hero p.mtph-lede {
    animation-delay: .28s;
  }

  .mtph-hero-ctas {
    animation-delay: .4s;
  }

  .mtph-hero-fine {
    animation-delay: .5s;
  }

  .mtph-trust-badges {
    animation-delay: .58s;
  }

  .mtph-hero-photo-wrap {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px) scale(.97);
    animation: mtph-rise-scale .9s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: .22s;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-rise {
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mtph-rise-scale {
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
  }

  /* stat float — settles in after photo, subtle idle drift */
  .mtph-stat-float {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: mtph-pop .7s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) forwards, mtph-float 5s ease-in-out .9s infinite;
    animation-delay: .75s, .9s;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-pop {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px) scale(.9);
    }

    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mtph-float {

    0%,
    100% {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
      transform: translateY(-7px);
    }
  }

  /* underlay: gentle continuous breathing to add life behind the hero photo */
  .mtph-hero-underlay {
    animation: mtph-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-breathe {

    0%,
    100% {
      transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
      transform: scale(1.015);
    }
  }

  /* refined card lift — smoother easing than default */
  .mtph-svc-card,
  .mtph-audience-tag,
  .mtph-faq-item,
  .mtph-badge-icon,
  .mtph-stat-item {
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), box-shadow .35s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
  }

  .mtph-audience-tag:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(79, 169, 46, .4);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -18px rgba(8, 21, 39, .25);
  }

  .mtph-badge:hover .mtph-badge-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  }

  .mtph-stat-item {
    transition-property: transform;
  }

  .mtph-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  /* step numbers draw in on reveal */
  .mtph-step .step-num {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1), -webkit-text-stroke-color .4s ease;
  }

  .mtph-stagger.in .mtph-step .step-num {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mtph-step:hover .step-num {
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(79, 169, 46, 1);
  }

  /* CTA buttons: subtle shine sweep on hover */
  .mtph-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mtph-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left .6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mtph-btn:hover::after {
    left: 130%;
  }

  /* final CTA section: soft ambient pulse on the radial glow */
  .mtph-final::before {
    animation: mtph-glow-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-glow-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
      opacity: .6;
    }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .mtph-reveal,
    .mtph-reveal-scale,
    .mtph-reveal-left,
    .mtph-reveal-right,
    .mtph-stagger>*,
    .mtph-hero .mtph-pill-row,
    .mtph-hero h1,
    .mtph-hero p.mtph-lede,
    .mtph-hero-ctas,
    .mtph-hero-fine,
    .mtph-trust-badges,
    .mtph-hero-photo-wrap,
    .mtph-stat-float,
    .mtph-hero-underlay,
    .mtph-final::before,
    .mtph-step .step-num {
      animation: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
  .mtph-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--green-bright));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(107, 203, 62, .6);
    transition: width .1s linear;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mtph-progress {
      display: none;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- HERO cursor-glow + animated gradient backdrop ---------- */
  .mtph-hero {
    position: relative;
  }

  .mtph-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px -10% auto -10%;
    height: 520px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(480px 320px at var(--mx, 20%) var(--my, 10%), rgba(79, 169, 46, .10), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(600px 360px at 85% 0%, rgba(11, 31, 61, .06), transparent 60%);
    transition: background .3s ease;
  }

  .mtph-hero-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* animated gradient underline sweep on hero em */
  .mtph-hero h1 em {
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: mtph-underline-sweep 2.4s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1) .9s both;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-underline-sweep {
    0% {
      background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, rgba(79, 169, 46, 0) 62%);
    }

    100% {
      background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, rgba(79, 169, 46, .38) 62%);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- ANIMATED COUNTERS ---------- */
  .mtph-stat-float .num,
  .mtph-stat-item .big {
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }

  /* ---------- MAGNETIC / TILT CARDS ---------- */
  .mtph-svc-card,
  .mtph-audience-tag {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 800px;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card {
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 169, 46, .6), transparent 40%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card {
    position: relative;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card .ic-wrap {
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1), background .3s ease;
  }

  .mtph-svc-card:hover .ic-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  }

  .mtph-svc-card.featured:hover .ic-wrap {
    background: rgba(107, 203, 62, .32);
  }

  /* ---------- FAQ smooth expand ---------- */
  .mtph-faq-item {
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(79, 169, 46, .35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -18px rgba(8, 21, 39, .25);
  }

  .mtph-faq-item summary {
    transition: color .25s ease;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item summary::after {
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1), color .25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .mtph-faq-item[open] summary::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .mtph-faq-item[open] summary {
    color: var(--green);
  }

  .mtph-faq-content {
    animation: mtph-faq-in .35s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  @keyframes mtph-faq-in {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- PILL / BADGE idle shimmer ---------- */
  .mtph-pill {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mtph-pill .dot {
    animation: mtph-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes mtph-dot-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(79, 169, 46, .5);
    }

    50% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(79, 169, 46, 0);
    }
  }

  /* ---------- ledger rows: sequential check-in on reveal ---------- */
  .mtph-ledger-row {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .24, 1);
  }

  .mtph-ledger-col.new .mtph-ledger-row {
    transform: translateX(10px);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .mtph-ledger-row {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .old .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: .05s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .old .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: .12s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .old .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: .19s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .old .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: .26s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .old .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: .33s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .new .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: .15s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .new .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: .22s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .new .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: .29s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .new .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: .36s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .new .mtph-ledger-row:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: .43s;
  }

  .mtph-ledger-row svg path {
    stroke-dasharray: 24;
    stroke-dashoffset: 24;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset .5s ease .3s;
  }

  .mtph-reveal-scale.in .mtph-ledger-row svg path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mtph-hero h1 em {
      animation: none;
      background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, rgba(79, 169, 46, .38) 62%);
    }

    .mtph-pill .dot {
      animation: none;
    }

    .mtph-ledger-row {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
    }

    .mtph-ledger-row svg path {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
    }

    .mtph-faq-content {
      animation: none;
    }
  }