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/* V4 premium refresh — larger navigation, stronger footer and a more contemporary visual system */
:root{--navy:#061a31;--blue:#075985;--cyan:#17c7d5;--ink:#10253c;--muted:#607489;--line:#dbe7ee;--sky:#eef8fb;--shadow:0 22px 70px rgba(5,26,49,.12)}
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.container{width:min(1240px,92%)}
.topbar{background:#041326;color:#cfe0eb;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:12px}
.topbar .container{min-height:38px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:24px}
.topbar a{color:#fff;font-weight:800}
.site-header{height:96px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(8,42,69,.09);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(5,26,49,.04)}
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.callout{padding:55px;border-radius:32px}
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/* add a subtle section divider and modern link treatment */
.section:not(.darkband)+.section{border-top:1px solid rgba(10,52,80,.035)}
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