/* ============================================================
   LEOTECH® design system
   Light corporate: navy ink + lion-gold signature on cool paper.
   Type: Cabinet Grotesk / Supreme / Zodiak italic / Fragment Mono
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --bg: #f7f8f9;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-2: #eff1f3;
  --ink: #0b2239;
  --ink-soft: #1d3a55;
  --muted: #51626f;
  --gold: #e8a020;
  --gold-deep: #8c5a07;
  --gold-tint: rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.12);
  --line: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.12);
  --line-strong: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.28);

  --f-display: "Cabinet Grotesk", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --f-body: "Author", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --f-feature: "Sentient", Georgia, serif;
  --f-serif: "Zodiak", Georgia, serif;
  --f-mono: "Fragment Mono", monospace;

  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.05), 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.14);
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { background: var(--bg); }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

#smooth-wrapper { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============ cursor (transform-only, cheap) ============ */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 3000;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  margin: -3.5px 0 0 -3.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cursor-ring { width: 36px; height: 36px; margin: -18px 0 0 -18px; }
.cursor-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.cursor-ring.is-hover::after {
  transform: scale(1.7);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
@media (hover: none) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; } }

/* ============ preloader ============ */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 5000;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--gutter);
}
.preloader__row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
}
.preloader__brand {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 11rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.preloader__brand span { display: inline-block; }
.preloader__logo { overflow: hidden; }
.preloader__logo img {
  width: clamp(220px, 40vw, 460px);
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.preloader__count {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.preloader__meta {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
}
.preloader__bar {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

/* ============ navbar ============ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.15rem var(--gutter);
  background: rgba(247, 248, 249, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nav__logo sup { color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 0.6em; }
/* image logo variant — sized by real height so the nav grows just enough to
   contain it (transform-scale clipped at the top because the bar sits flush
   against the screen edge) */
.nav__logo--img { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 0; }
.nav__logo--img img {
  height: clamp(52px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.7rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
/* plain links (Home / About Us / Contact) sit as inline-flex so they align on
   the same centre line as the dropdown buttons (which are inline-flex) */
.nav__links > a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--muted); position: relative; padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav__links .nav__dd a { line-height: normal; }
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after, .nav__links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left;
}
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: none;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--ink); text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* dropdown items (Resources, Careers) — full-width mega-menu */
.nav__item { position: static; }
.nav__dd-label {
  background: none; border: none;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav__dd-label svg { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-label,
.nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-label,
.nav__item.is-active .nav__dd-label { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-label svg,
.nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-label svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__dd-label::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-label::after,
.nav__item.is-active .nav__dd-label::after {
  transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left;
}
.nav__dd {
  /* full-width bar anchored directly to the bottom of the nav (no gap) */
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd,
.nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* WALLIX-style full-width mega-menu, in the navy + gold theme */
.nav__dd-panel {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f7f8f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -22px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.22);
}
.nav__dd-inner {
  max-width: 1500px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.25rem var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start;
}
.nav__dd-heading {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
/* links spread across columns, like a real mega-menu */
.nav__dd-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 0.2rem 1.5rem; }
.nav__dd-list a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  column-gap: 0.7rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 9px;
  transition: background 0.22s;
}
.nav__dd-list a::before {
  content: "›";
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.22s;
}
.nav__dd-title {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.22s;
}
.nav__dd-desc {
  grid-column: 2;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.nav__dd-list a:hover, .nav__dd-list a.active { background: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.05); }
.nav__dd-list a:hover::before { transform: translateX(3px); }
.nav__dd-list a:hover .nav__dd-title, .nav__dd-list a.active .nav__dd-title { color: var(--gold); }

/* Jitter-style card grid for the Services / Products mega-menus: each item is a
   white card with a colour-filled icon/logo tile in the service's accent. */
.nav__dd-list--cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(244px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.nav__dd-list--cards a.nav__card {
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}
.nav__dd-list--cards a.nav__card::before { content: none; }
.nav__card-ic {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.3s;
}
/* reset the fallback .svc-icon chip so the icon fills and centres the nav icon
   box (it otherwise keeps its 48px gold chip and lands top-left) */
.nav__card-ic .svc-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}
.nav__card-ic svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.nav__card-ic img { width: 30px; height: 30px; object-fit: contain; }
.nav__card-ic animated-icons { display: block; pointer-events: none; }
.nav__card-mono { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.nav__card-tx { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.18rem; min-width: 0; }
.nav__dd-list--cards .nav__dd-desc { margin-top: 0; }

/* SERVICES — light accent-tinted tile + the animated home-section icon
   (matches the look used on the /services page cards) */
.nav__card--svc .nav__card-ic {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 14%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 26%, var(--line));
}
.nav__card--svc:hover .nav__card-ic {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 22%, #fff);
}
.nav__card--svc:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 50%, var(--line));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 5%, #fff);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 60%, transparent);
}
.nav__card--svc:hover .nav__dd-title { color: var(--nc, var(--ink)); }

/* PRODUCTS — light tile tinted with each product's own brand colour + logo */
.nav__card--prod .nav__card-ic {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 16%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 30%, var(--line));
}
.nav__card--prod .nav__card-mono { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 78%, #04101d); }
.nav__card--prod:hover .nav__card-ic {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 24%, #fff);
}
.nav__card--prod:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 50%, var(--line));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 5%, #fff);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 60%, transparent);
}
.nav__card--prod:hover .nav__dd-title { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nc, #0b2239) 78%, #04101d); }

/* feature / promo block on the right, filling the bar width */
.nav__links a.nav__dd-feature {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  width: min(340px, 30vw);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.nav__dd-feature > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* rising gold liquid on hover (same effect as the "View live project" button).
   Scoped as `.nav__links a.nav__dd-feature::after` so it overrides the nav-link
   underline ::after that would otherwise win on specificity. */
.nav__links a.nav__dd-feature::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  left: -25%; right: -25%; top: 100%; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 90%, #fff) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: 46% 54% 0 0 / 20% 20% 0 0;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.05, 0.4, 1);
}
.nav__links a.nav__dd-feature:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 60%, transparent);
}
.nav__links a.nav__dd-feature:hover::after {
  transform: translateY(-90%);
  animation: sscLiquid 2.4s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
}
.nav__dd-feature__label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.35s;
}
.nav__dd-feature__title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: -0.01em; transition: color 0.35s; }
.nav__dd-feature__desc { font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: break-word; max-width: 100%; transition: color 0.35s; }
.nav__dd-feature__cta { margin-top: 0.4rem; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.35s; }
/* text turns dark once the gold liquid has filled the card */
.nav__dd-feature:hover .nav__dd-feature__label,
.nav__dd-feature:hover .nav__dd-feature__title,
.nav__dd-feature:hover .nav__dd-feature__cta { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__dd-feature:hover .nav__dd-feature__desc { color: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.82); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav__dd-feature::after { transition: none; }
  .nav__dd-feature:hover::after { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .nav__dd-feature { display: none; } .nav__dd-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== mobile menu overlay ===== */
.menu-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 990;
  background: var(--surface);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: calc(var(--gutter) + 4.75rem) var(--gutter) calc(var(--gutter) + 2rem);
  overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
}
/* top-level items (direct children) + group headings: big display type */
.menu-overlay > a,
.menu-overlay__label {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.85rem;
}
.menu-overlay > a em,
.menu-overlay__label em {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.menu-overlay__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
/* sub-links (services / products / etc.): small, wrapping mono chips */
.menu-overlay__subs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.75rem 2.5rem;
}
.menu-overlay__subs a {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep); display: inline-flex;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: block; }
}

/* ============ shared atoms ============ */
.container { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.h-display {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.h-xl { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 5rem); }
.h-lg { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); }
.h-md { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }

.serif-accent {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  /* italic serif descenders (g, p, y, j) dip below the tight 0.98 display
     line-box and were getting clipped by the SplitText line masks — give the
     accent line a taller box so they're never cut */
  line-height: 1.15;
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
}
.outline {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--ink);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
  z-index: 0;
}
.btn span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--solid { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--solid:hover { color: var(--ink); }

.section { padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 9rem) var(--gutter); position: relative; }
.section--line { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* justify the long-form body copy so it doesn't read as scattered (review #4/#14).
   scoped to left-aligned paragraphs — centred section ledes keep their alignment. */
.mv-row__body,
.two-col .lede-feature,
.about-hero__lede,
.svc-plan__desc,
.pcard__desc,
.wslider__desc,
.ph-hero__detail,
.ph-feat-card__desc {
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}

.section-head {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.section-head > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; justify-content: center; }
/* editorial, not plain: serif feature face, larger, centred under the heading */
.section-head p.lede {
  max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--f-feature);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.002em;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.index-num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* editorial feature paragraphs: Sentient serif with highlighter hover */
.lede-feature {
  font-family: var(--f-feature);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* static highlight — always shown on the phrase, no hover reveal (review #6/#7) */
.hl {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.35) 42%, transparent 42%);
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left bottom;
}
.footer .hl { color: #fff; }

/* ============ marquee ============ */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  /* soft fade so items ease in/out at the edges instead of cutting off */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent 100%);
}
.marquee--big {
  -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%);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee var(--marquee-speed, 30s) linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* paused when scrolled out of view (set by IntersectionObserver): saves GPU/CPU */
.marquee.is-paused .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.marquee__item::after { content: "✦"; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8em; }
.marquee--big .marquee__item {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--line-strong);
}
.marquee--big { border: none; background: transparent; }
/* the loop directly below the Our Team section — continues the dark navy band.
   the navy sits on the wrapper (not the masked marquee) so the edge fade reveals
   navy instead of the white page behind it. */
.team-loop { background: #0d243c; }
.team-loop .marquee--big { background: transparent; }
.team-loop .marquee--big .marquee__item {
  color: #8c5a07;                      /* font fill */
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: #8c5a07;  /* outline / border */
}
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---- client / partner logo marquee ---- */
.logos-section { text-align: center; }
.logos-section__label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.logo-marquee {
  overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.logo-marquee__track {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  /* IMPORTANT: gaps between items must live on the items themselves
     (padding-right), not on the track via `gap`. The `gap` property only
     applies BETWEEN siblings — when the track is duplicated for a seamless
     marquee, the missing "trailing gap" makes the xPercent: -50 wrap land
     half-a-gap short, producing a visible blink at every loop. */
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
}
.logo-marquee:hover .logo-marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding-right: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.logo-marquee__item img {
  height: clamp(34px, 5vw, 52px); width: auto; max-width: 180px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(0.5); opacity: 0.85; transition: filter 0.3s, opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.logo-marquee__item:hover img { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .logo-marquee__track { animation: none; } }

/* ---- "Trusted by Industry Leaders" — four stacked logo rows ---- */
/* These rows are driven by GSAP (scroll-velocity, alternating direction), like
   the testimonials marquee — so the base CSS keyframe animation is turned off. */
.clients .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 3.5rem); align-items: center; }
/* clients intro: feature serif + hl gold sweep, larger to match other ledes */
.clients-lede {
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.9vw, 1.65rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.logo-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.6vh, 2rem); }
.logo-rows__row { padding: 0.2rem 0; }
.logo-rows .logo-marquee__track { animation: none; will-change: transform; }

/* ============ hero ============ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 7rem var(--gutter) 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
/* animated ShapeGrid canvas — soft radial fade at the edges */
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 82% at 50% 44%, #000 32%, transparent 80%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 82% at 50% 44%, #000 32%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -10%; z-index: 0;
  width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* keep all hero content above the canvas */
.hero__meta, .hero__title, .hero__bottom, .hero__scroll, .hero > .marquee { z-index: 1; }
.hero__meta {
  /* pinned to the top so the title can sit in the vertical centre */
  position: absolute; top: 6.5rem; left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.hero__meta .right {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .hero__meta .right { display: block; } }

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  /* cap by viewport height too, so the 4-line title never outgrows the screen
     (which previously pushed the meta line + first line up out of view) */
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, min(11.5vw, 12.5vh), 9.5rem);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__title .line { display: block; }
.hero__title .indent { padding-left: 0; } /* centred title: no stagger */
.hero__title .serif-accent { font-size: 0.95em; margin-right: 0.05em; }

.hero__bottom {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vh, 3rem) 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.hero__sub {
  max-width: 56ch;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
}
.hero__sub strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Accreditation / achievement badges */
.hero__badges {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.hero__badges-label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.hero__badges-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero__badge img {
  height: clamp(40px, 6vh, 56px); width: auto; display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity: 0.62;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.hero__badge--lg img { height: clamp(52px, 7.5vh, 72px); }
.hero__badge:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; right: var(--gutter); top: 40%;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .hero__scroll { display: block; } }

/* mobile: keep both CTAs side-by-side as equal halves instead of stacking,
   and tighten the hero's vertical rhythm so it doesn't feel so empty */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* flow the hero from the top instead of vertically centring, so the tall
     4-line title no longer rises up and collides with the eyebrow */
  .hero { justify-content: flex-start; padding-top: 7.25rem; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .hero__meta { top: 4.5rem; }   /* nudge the "Software studio · Dhaka" eyebrow up */
  .hero__bottom { gap: 1.25rem; padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 3vh, 2rem); }
  /* let the logo loop sit directly under the badges (full-bleed) instead of
     being pinned to the screen bottom, where the browser bar clips it */
  .hero > .marquee {
    position: static; width: auto;
    margin: 1.75rem calc(-1 * var(--gutter)) 0;
  }
  .hero__cta { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 0.6rem; width: 100%; }
  .hero__cta .btn {
    flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__badges { margin-top: 0; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .hero__badges-list { gap: clamp(1.25rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
}

/* hero marquee pinned to the bottom edge while the title is centred */
.hero > .marquee { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; }

/* ============ mission scrub text ============ */
/* centred section (eyebrow + content stacked and centred) */
.section--centered { text-align: center; }
.section--centered > .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.mission { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* mission & vision: two alternating rows, each text + lottie icon */
.mv { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.mv-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.mv-row--reverse .mv-row__text { order: 2; }
.mv-row--reverse .mv-row__media { order: 1; }
.mv-row__text { max-width: 60ch; }
.mv-row__body {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.mv-row__media { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.mv-row__lottie {
  width: clamp(240px, 28vw, 380px);
  height: clamp(240px, 28vw, 380px);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .mv-row, .mv-row--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mv-row__text, .mv-row--reverse .mv-row__text { order: 2; }
  .mv-row__media, .mv-row--reverse .mv-row__media { order: 1; }
  .mv-row__lottie { width: 240px; height: 240px; }
}
.mission p {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.mission .word { opacity: 0.14; }

/* ============ horizontal services ============ */
.hscroll { padding: 0; overflow: visible; background: var(--surface-2); }
.hscroll__pin {
  height: 100svh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hscroll__head {
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
}
.hscroll__progress {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}
.hscroll__track {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  width: max-content;
}
.svc-card {
  width: clamp(320px, 29vw, 420px);
  min-height: clamp(380px, 48vh, 460px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-card__body { flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.svc-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.svc-card__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.svc-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.svc-card h3, .bcard h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.svc-card p, .bcard p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.svc-card__arrow {
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__arrow {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* vertical fallback below 900px: no pinning, cards stack */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .hscroll__pin {
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 9rem) 0;
  }
  .hscroll__track {
    width: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .svc-card { width: 100%; min-height: 0; }
  .hscroll__progress { display: none; }
}

/* ===== Digital solutions — bounce-cards grid (all solutions) ===== */
.bcards { background: var(--surface-2); padding: clamp(4.5rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0; }
.bcards__head {
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 6vh, 4rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.bcards__head > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.bcards__count {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: 0.15em; white-space: nowrap;
}
.bcards__grid {
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid; gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
/* Jitter-style flip card: a solid colour-filled rounded card with an icon chip
   up top and a big title at the foot; flips on hover to reveal the description. */
.bcard {
  position: relative; min-height: 360px;
  background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0; box-shadow: none;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  perspective: 1600px;
  will-change: transform;
}
.bcard__inner {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 360px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard__inner,
.bcard.is-flipped .bcard__inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }
.bcard__face {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 1.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--bc, #0b2239) 0%, var(--bc2, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc, #0b2239) 78%, #04101d)) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -32px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bcard:hover .bcard__face { box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.6); }
.bcard__front { justify-content: space-between; }
.bcard__front-foot { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }

/* white rounded chip holding the icon — keeps the navy/gold icon readable on
   any colour fill (echoes the Figma-logo square in the reference design). */
.bcard__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.bcard__chip animated-icons { display: block; width: 56px; height: 56px; pointer-events: none; }
.bcard__chip .svc-icon svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

/* Front face with a background photo (set per-service in admin). A dark
   gradient overlay keeps the icon + title readable; only the front shows it. */
.bcard__front--bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.bcard__front--bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,34,57,0.30) 0%, rgba(11,34,57,0.55) 45%, rgba(11,34,57,0.88) 100%);
}
.bcard__front--bg > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bcard__front--bg h3 { color: #fff; }
.bcard__front--bg .index-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

.bcard .svc-card__tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.34);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.bcard h3 { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.9vw, 1.8rem); line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.bcard p { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.bcard .index-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.bcard__more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; color: #fff;
}
.bcard__more svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.bcard:hover .bcard__more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* light fills (e.g. lime) — switch the front face to dark ink text */
.bcard--light .bcard__front h3,
.bcard--light .bcard__front .bcard__more { color: var(--ink); }
.bcard--light .bcard__front .index-num { color: rgba(11,34,57,0.55); }
.bcard--light .bcard__front .svc-card__tag {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(11,34,57,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(11,34,57,0.22);
}

.bcard__back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  justify-content: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc, #0b2239) 72%, #04101d) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--bc, #0b2239) 50%, #04101d) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.bcard__back h3 { color: #fff; }
.bcard__back p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); flex: 1 1 auto; }
.bcard__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #fff;
}
.bcard__cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* animated icons: a constant, lively bob + pulse (staggered per card) on top
   of the JS-driven stroke draw, so every icon is always moving. */
.svc-icon.is-animated svg {
  animation: bcIconLive 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--bc-i, 0) * -0.45s);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}
@keyframes bcIconLive {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  30%      { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.08); }
  60%      { transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(2.5deg) scale(1.03); }
}

/* touch devices can't hover: drop the flip and show the colour-filled front
   only, with the description appended below the title. */
@media (hover: none) {
  .bcard, .bcard__inner { min-height: 0; height: auto; }
  .bcard__inner { transform: none !important; transform-style: flat; transition: none; }
  .bcard__front {
    position: relative; inset: auto; min-height: 320px;
    backface-visibility: visible; -webkit-backface-visibility: visible;
  }
  .bcard__back { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) { .bcards__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 820px)  { .bcards__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  {
  .bcards__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bcards__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-icon.is-animated svg { animation: none; }
}

.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ stats ============ */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
}
.stat {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.stat__value {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.stat__value .suffix { color: var(--gold); }
.stat__label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.stats--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .stats, .stats--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ============ products cards ============ */
.pcards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .pcards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; } }
@media (max-width: 620px)  { .pcards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pcard {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  perspective: 1400px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.pcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

.pcard__inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__inner,
.pcard:focus-visible .pcard__inner {
  transform: rotateX(180deg);
}

.pcard__face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--paper, #fff);
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.pcard__face--front::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pcard-accent), var(--pcard-accent-deep));
}
.pcard__face--back {
  transform: rotateX(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--pcard-accent), var(--pcard-accent-deep));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.pcard__face--back::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pcard__face--back > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pcard__face--back .pcard__num,
.pcard__face--back .pcard__arrow { color: #fff; }
.pcard__face--back .pcard__name { color: #fff; }

.pcard__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.pcard__num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.pcard__arrow {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.pcard__back-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.pcard__tagline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  margin: 0;
}
.pcard__cta {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.pcard__swatch {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pcard-accent), var(--pcard-accent-deep));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard__swatch::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* branded swatch — uses brand color gradient and contains a centered logo */
.pcard--branded .pcard__swatch {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #fff 20%) 0%,
      var(--brand) 45%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 100%);
}
.pcard__swatch--logo {
  padding: 1rem;
}
.pcard__logo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 78%;
  max-height: 78%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
}
/* hide the grid pattern when a logo is present so it doesn't clutter */
.pcard__swatch--logo::before { opacity: 0.18; }

/* on the back face, use the brand color for the gradient too */
.pcard--branded .pcard__face--back {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 90%, #fff 10%) 0%,
    var(--brand) 50%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 100%);
}
.pcard__initial {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pcard__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.pcard__name {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.pcard__desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============ work slider ============ */
.wslider {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.wslider__stage {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  height: clamp(560px, 78vh, 860px);
  /* navy backdrop so white slide text stays readable even when a project has
     no image/video uploaded (slides are otherwise transparent) */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.wslider__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--wslider-bg, none);
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  /* clean crossfade only — the old scale(1.02→1) zoom read as a soft blur */
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wslider__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wslider__video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
/* localized dark wash only where the title/desc sit, so white text stays
   legible against a transparent stage */
.wslider__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.78) 0%, rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.45) 35%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wslider__content {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  max-width: min(60%, 620px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wslider__cat {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.wslider__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.wslider__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin: 0;
}
.wslider__live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.wslider__live:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.wslider__live svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }

/* deck of project cards under the stage */
.wslider__deck-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.wslider__deck {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.wslider__deck::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.wslider__thumb {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(190px, 18vw, 250px);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #0b0c10;
  padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1),
              box-shadow 0.45s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.wslider__thumb.is-active {
  display: inline-block;
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.wslider__thumb-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--wslider-bg, none);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.wslider__thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wslider__thumb-meta {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem; bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: left;
}
.wslider__thumb-num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.wslider__thumb-title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.wslider__thumb:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--ink); }
.wslider__thumb:hover .wslider__thumb-bg { transform: scale(1.05); }

.wslider__btn {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  align-self: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.wslider__btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.wslider__btn:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.wslider__btn:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.wslider__btn--prev:hover { transform: translateX(-3px); }
.wslider__btn--next:hover { transform: translateX(3px); }
.wslider__btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-tint);
}
.wslider__btn svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  display: block;
}
.wslider__btn:disabled,
.wslider__btn[aria-disabled="true"] {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .wslider__stage { height: clamp(440px, 95vw, 600px); }
  .wslider__content { max-width: 92%; }
  .wslider__title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  .wslider__thumb { width: 180px; }
}

/* ============ work ============ */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.work-card { grid-column: span 6; position: relative; }
.work-card:nth-child(3n) { grid-column: span 12; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .work-card, .work-card:nth-child(3n) { grid-column: span 12; } }
.work-card__visual {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.work-card__img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  /* black & white by default, full colour on hover */
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.02);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: filter 0.55s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.work-card__img svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.work-card:hover .work-card__img { filter: grayscale(0); transform: scale(1.05); }
/* subtle ink veil that lifts on hover, for a premium B&W feel */
.work-card__visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card__visual::after { opacity: 0; }
.work-card__info {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 1rem 0.25rem;
}
.work-card__info h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.work-card__info span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.work-card__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 0 0.25rem; }

/* ============ scroll stack (featured work) ============ */
.scrollstack {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  /* break out of the section gutter so the cards can run wider on big screens */
  margin-inline: calc(var(--gutter) * -0.5);
}
.scrollstack__pin {
  height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-stack-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  width: min(1440px, 100%);
  height: min(720px, 86vh);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  will-change: transform;
}
.ssc__visual {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ssc__visual .work-card__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; filter: none; transform: scale(1.02); }
.ssc__visual img.work-card__img--photo { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; transform: none; padding: 1.25rem; }
.scroll-stack-card:hover .work-card__img--photo { transform: none; }
.ssc__body {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.5rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 0.8rem;
}
.ssc__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.ssc__num { font-family: var(--f-mono); color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.ssc__cat {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 0.85rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.ssc__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3.5rem); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.03;
}
.ssc__body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 46ch; }

/* admin-set "View live project" button — full-width navy pill with a gold
   liquid fill that rises on hover, gold arrow pushed to the far right */
.ssc__live {
  align-self: stretch; margin-top: 0.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.55rem 0.55rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -18px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.65);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s, color 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.ssc__live > span:first-child { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.4s; }
/* the rising liquid blob */
.ssc__live::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  left: -25%; right: -25%; top: 100%; height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 18% 18% 0 0;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.05, 0.4, 1);
}
.ssc__live:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 60%, transparent);
}
.ssc__live:hover > span:first-child { color: var(--ink); }
.ssc__live:hover::after {
  transform: translateY(-92%);
  animation: sscLiquid 2.4s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes sscLiquid {
  0%, 100% { border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 18% 18% 0 0; }
  50%      { border-radius: 44% 56% 0 0 / 13% 23% 0 0; }
}
.ssc__live-arrow {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 1.95rem; height: 1.95rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.4s, color 0.4s;
}
.ssc__live-arrow svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
.ssc__live:hover .ssc__live-arrow { transform: translate(3px, -3px); background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ssc__live, .ssc__live-arrow { transition: none; }
  .ssc__live::after { transition: none; }
  .ssc__live:hover::after { animation: none; }
}

/* premium CEO / client testimonial under a project */
.ssc__comment {
  position: relative; margin: 1.7rem 0 0; max-width: 52ch;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem 1.6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -32px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* gold accent bar down the left edge */
.ssc__comment::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
}
.ssc__comment-mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; pointer-events: none;
}
.ssc__comment blockquote {
  margin: 0; position: relative;
  font-family: var(--f-feature); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink); font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.32rem); line-height: 1.5;
}
.ssc__comment figcaption {
  margin-top: 1.3rem; padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9rem;
}
.ssc__comment-avatar {
  flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 32%, transparent);
}
.ssc__comment-who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.ssc__comment-name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; }
.ssc__comment-role { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; }
@media (max-width: 759px) {
  .scrollstack__pin { height: auto; display: block; }
  .scroll-stack-card {
    position: relative; inset: auto; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; width: 100%;
    height: auto; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* no transform/opacity !important here — the JS handles the mobile reveal;
       GSAP clears props and animates these on scroll */
  }
  .ssc__visual {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
}

/* ============ team (vertical marquee, two columns) ============ */
/* self-contained block — trim the default section padding so the grid fits the
   screen instead of floating inside large empty bands */
.section.team {
  padding-top: clamp(2.25rem, 5vh, 3.75rem); padding-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 5vh, 3.75rem);
  background: #0d243c;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.team__layout {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .team__layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 340px) 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
}
.team__intro {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* two groups (heading / copy + CTA) so the intro fills its height evenly
   instead of clumping in the centre */
.team__intro-top, .team__intro-bottom {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.1rem;
}
.team__badge {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 16px; background: var(--gold-tint); color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.team__intro h2 { color: #fff; }
.team__intro p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.75; font-size: 1rem; max-width: 38ch; }
.team__btn { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.team__btn::before { background: var(--gold); }
.team__btn:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
.team__credit { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.team__cols {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
  height: clamp(560px, 82vh, 880px); overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent);
}
.team__cols--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.team__col { overflow: hidden; }
.team__col--offset { margin-top: -2.5rem; }
.team__track { display: flex; flex-direction: column; will-change: transform; }
/* gaps must live on items, not on the track — see note in .logo-marquee__track
   above; using `gap` here breaks the yPercent: -50 seamless wrap by half a gap */
.team__track > * { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
/* The marquee needs its columns in a single row, so the grid-column count must
   match the number of visible tracks — hide the extras as we step down. */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .team__cols--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .team__cols--4 .team__col:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .team__cols--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.7rem; height: clamp(560px, 82vh, 760px); }
  .team__cols--4 .team__col:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.1rem; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11,34,57,0.06);
}
.team-card__photo {
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--surface-2); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.team-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.team-card__initials {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.team-card__role {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.team-card__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 0.25rem 0 0.6rem; }
.team-card__bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.team-card__social { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.team-card__social-link {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.team-card__social-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============ testimonials: dual velocity marquees ============ */
.tmarquee-wrap {
  margin: 0 calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.tmarquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.tmarquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* per-card margin (not gap) keeps both duplicated halves exactly equal,
   so the -50% loop point is seamless */
.tmarquee .tcard {
  width: clamp(340px, 38vw, 460px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 1.75rem;
}
/* ---- Certificate-style testimonial cards (5 template variants) ---- */
.tcard {
  --cert-ink: #0b2239;
  --cert-gold: #c9962f;
  --cert-gold-lt: #e8c069;
  --cert-paper: #ffffff;
  --cert-body: #55637a;
  position: relative;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cert-paper);
  padding: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 55px -32px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.6);
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* inner ruled frame common to certificates */
.tcard::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 14px; z-index: 0;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-gold) 45%, transparent);
  border-radius: 4px; pointer-events: none;
}
.tcard > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* hover-to-focus: the marquee pauses (JS) and the pointed card lifts while its
   neighbours dim, so people can read/focus one certificate (review #8) */
.tcard { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s, opacity 0.4s; }
.tmarquee-wrap:hover .tcard { opacity: 0.5; }
.tmarquee-wrap:hover .tcard:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.035);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 72px -26px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.72);
  z-index: 3;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tcard { transition: opacity 0.3s; } .tmarquee-wrap:hover .tcard:hover { transform: none; } }

.tcard__seal {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #6b4a12;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%, #f7e2a6, var(--cert-gold) 72%);
  border: 3px solid var(--cert-gold-lt);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.tcard__cert-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
.tcard__cert-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", var(--f-serif);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cert-ink); line-height: 1;
}
.tcard__cert-sub {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cert-gold);
}
.tcard__awarded {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.56rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cert-body);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.tcard__name {
  font-family: "Great Vibes", cursive;
  font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1; color: var(--cert-ink);
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-gold) 70%, transparent);
}
.tcard__stars { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.18rem; font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-ink) 20%, #fff); }
.tcard__stars .is-on { color: var(--cert-gold); }
.tcard__quote {
  font-family: var(--f-feature);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.15vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.55; color: var(--cert-body);
  max-width: 42ch;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.tcard__role {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cert-body);
  margin-top: 0.2rem; padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-ink) 22%, transparent);
}

/* avatar chip — still used on blog/news bylines & comments */
.tcard__avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- Variant 1: navy top band + gold wave --- */
.tcard--cert1 { --cert-ink: #0b2239; --cert-gold: #d4a13a; padding-top: 5.5rem; }
.tcard--cert1::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 92px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2239, #16324f);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--cert-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 46% 46% / 0 0 100% 100%;
}
.tcard--cert1 .tcard__seal { margin-top: -2.4rem; }
.tcard--cert1 .tcard__cert-title { color: var(--cert-ink); }

/* --- Variant 2: vintage cream + ornate double border --- */
.tcard--cert2 { --cert-ink: #5b3d17; --cert-gold: #a9791f; --cert-paper: #fbf6e9; --cert-body: #6f5a34; }
.tcard--cert2::after { inset: 10px; border: 3px double color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-gold) 75%, transparent); border-radius: 3px; }
.tcard--cert2 .tcard__cert-title { font-family: "Playfair Display", var(--f-serif); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.tcard--cert2 .tcard__name { color: #5b3d17; }

/* --- Variant 3: black & gold, "of Excellence" --- */
.tcard--cert3 { --cert-ink: #f3e2b3; --cert-gold: #e8c069; --cert-paper: #14151a; --cert-body: #c6ccd8; }
.tcard--cert3::after { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cert-gold) 55%, transparent); }
.tcard--cert3::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at -10% -10%, rgba(232,192,105,0.28), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 110% 110%, rgba(232,192,105,0.22), transparent 45%);
}
.tcard--cert3 .tcard__cert-title { color: #f6e8bf; }

/* --- Variant 4: blue & yellow diagonal corners --- */
.tcard--cert4 { --cert-ink: #123a7a; --cert-gold: #efb700; }
.tcard--cert4::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40px; left: -40px; width: 110px; height: 110px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #123a7a 55%, #efb700 55%);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.tcard--cert4 .tcard__role { position: relative; }
.tcard--cert4 .tcard__seal {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%, #cfe0ff, #123a7a 72%); color: #ffd54a; border-color: #4f7cff;
}

/* --- Variant 5: navy + gold quarter-circle corner --- */
.tcard--cert5 { --cert-ink: #0b2239; --cert-gold: #d4a13a; }
.tcard--cert5::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -70px; bottom: -70px; width: 190px; height: 190px; z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #16324f, #0b2239 70%);
  box-shadow: inset 6px 6px 0 -2px var(--cert-gold);
}

/* ============ posts (blog & news cards) ============ */
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.post-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.post-grid > .fade-up { display: grid; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .post-grid, .post-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* insights listing: sort toolbar */
.post-toolbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.post-toolbar__count {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.post-sort { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0.3rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px; background: #fff; }
.post-sort__label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); padding: 0 0.5rem 0 0.65rem;
}
.post-sort__btn {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem; border-radius: 100px; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.post-sort__btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.post-sort__btn.is-active { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }

/* insights listing: pagination */
.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination__btn {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center; min-width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; padding: 0 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.pagination__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -16px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.4); }
.pagination__btn.is-active { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.pagination__btn--nav { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.pagination__btn.is-disabled { opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pagination__btn { transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s; } }

.post-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
/* cover thumbnail */
.post-card--media { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; gap: 0; }
.post-card--media > div:not(.post-card__media) { padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.post-card--media .post-card__meta { padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
.post-card__media { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.post-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.post-card--media:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* article cover + in-body media (rich-text images, figures, captions) */
.article__cover {
  max-width: 1000px; margin: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) auto 0;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter); margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article__cover img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.article__body img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; }
.article__body figure { margin: 2rem 0; }
.article__body figure img { display: block; }
.article__body figcaption {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center; margin-top: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.5;
}
.article__body iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border: 0; border-radius: 10px; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.post-card__top {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.post-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px;
}
.post-card__date {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.post-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.15; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.post-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.meta-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: none; border: none; padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.meta-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.post-card:hover .meta-item { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.icon-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: none;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.icon-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.icon-btn__copied { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============ article (single blog / news) ============ */
.article__hero { padding-bottom: 0; }
.article__hero .h-lg { max-width: 22ch; }
.article__back {
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.article__back:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.article__hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: inline-flex; }
.article__meta-bar {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.article__byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.article__byline strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article__byline span:not(.tcard__avatar) {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.article__stats { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.like-btn { cursor: pointer; }
.like-btn:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.like-btn.is-liked { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.share-row { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.share-row .icon-btn { margin-left: 0; }
a.meta-item:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.article__section { padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem); }
.article__body { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* article body + related sidebar layout */
.article__layout { display: block; }
.article__layout--with-aside {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) clamp(280px, 28vw, 360px);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.article__layout--with-aside .article__body { margin-inline: 0; max-width: none; }
.article__main { min-width: 0; }

.article__aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 7rem);
  align-self: start;
}
.article__aside-inner {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  background: var(--paper, #fff);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.article__aside-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.article__aside-title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}

.related-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.related-list > li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.related-list > li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.related-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.related-item:hover { transform: translateX(2px); }
.related-item:hover .related-item__title { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.related-item__media {
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.related-item__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.related-item:hover .related-item__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.related-item:has(.related-item__media):not(:has(img)) .related-item__media { display: none; }
.related-item:not(:has(.related-item__media)) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.related-item__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; min-width: 0; }
.related-item__cat {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.related-item__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.related-item__date {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.article__aside-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.article__aside-more:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .article__layout--with-aside {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .article__aside { position: static; }
}
.article__body p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.pullquote {
  font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* ============ comments ============ */
.comments { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; margin-top: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 4.5rem); }
.comments__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.comments__title span { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.comments__empty { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.comment {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.comment__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.comment__head .tcard__avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.65rem; }
.comment__head strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.comment__head span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.comment p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.comment-form__heading {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.comment-form { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.comment-form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .comment-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.comment-form .btn { justify-self: start; }

/* empty state for blog / news listings */
.post-empty {
  text-align: center; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 8vh, 5rem) 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.post-empty .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.post-empty .lede { color: var(--muted); }
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.comment-form input::placeholder, .comment-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.35); }
.comment-form .btn { justify-self: start; }

/* ============ CTA ============ */
.cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(7rem, 18vh, 12rem) var(--gutter);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eef1f3;
  color: var(--ink);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta__glitch {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* fade the glitch out in the centre so the headline + buttons stay sharp */
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, transparent 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 65%, #000 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, transparent 28%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 65%, #000 100%);
}
.cta__glow {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -40%;
  width: 80vw; height: 60vh;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta h2 { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta .eyebrow { justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* static highlight on the phrase — no scroll/hover reveal (review #6/#7) */
.hl-pull {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.42) 42%, transparent 42%);
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left bottom;
}

/* word-roll: pill that cycles through a list of words, one at a time */
.word-roll {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  height: 1.15em;
  line-height: 1.15em;
  padding: 0.1em 0.55em;
  margin: 0 0.08em -0.18em;
  border-radius: 0.45em;
  background: var(--word-roll-accent, var(--gold));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.word-roll__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.word-roll__item {
  white-space: nowrap;
  height: 1.15em;
  line-height: 1.15em;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .word-roll__list { transition: none; }
}

/* typewriter accent: type letters out, blinking caret after */
.typewriter {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: pre;
  min-width: 0.6ch;
}
.typewriter.typewriter--ready::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0.95em;
  vertical-align: -0.15em;
  margin-left: 0.08em;
  background: currentColor;
  animation: typewriter-caret 0.9s steps(1) infinite;
}
.typewriter.typewriter--done::after { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
@keyframes typewriter-caret {
  0%, 49% { opacity: 1; }
  50%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .typewriter.typewriter--ready::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ============ footer (navy block) ============ */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #e9eef3;
  padding: 4rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer ul a { color: #c4cfd9; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__tag { color: #93a3b2; font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 30ch; }
.footer__social {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer__social li { display: inline-flex; }
.footer__social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(233, 238, 243, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 238, 243, 0.12);
  color: #e9eef3;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.footer__social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer__contact { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #93a3b2; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer__contact a { color: #e9eef3; }
.footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 15.5vw, 16rem);
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(233, 238, 243, 0.25);
  user-select: none;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.6s;
}
.footer__wordmark:hover { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold); }
.footer__base {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(233, 238, 243, 0.15);
  margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #93a3b2;
}

/* ============ page hero (inner pages) ============ */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(9rem, 22vh, 13rem) var(--gutter) clamp(3rem, 8vh, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.page-hero p.lede {
  margin-top: 2rem; max-width: 52ch;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
}

/* Centered variant — for product/careers/posts/contact index page heroes */
.page-hero--centered {
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero--centered .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.page-hero--centered h1,
.page-hero--centered p.lede,
.page-hero--centered .values-strip {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.page-hero--centered p.lede {
  max-width: 64ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.85vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}
.page-hero--centered .values-strip { justify-content: center; }

/* About hero: no background art, a larger animated feature lede */
.about-hero { min-height: auto; }
.about-body p + p { margin-top: 1.4rem; }

/* split layout: text on the left, animated cube SVG on the right */
.about-hero--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
.about-hero--split .about-hero__text { min-width: 0; }
.about-hero__art {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.about-hero__art::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 12% 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--gold-tint), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-hero__art img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-hero--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero__art { order: -1; }
  .about-hero__art img { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

.about-hero__lede {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 40ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
/* the gold underline sweeps in on load instead of waiting for hover */
.about-hero__lede .hl { animation: about-hl-reveal 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards; background-size: 0% 100%; }
.about-hero__lede .hl:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.about-hero__lede .hl:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.about-hero__lede .hl:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 0.95s; }
@keyframes about-hl-reveal {
  from { background-size: 0% 100%; }
  to   { background-size: 100% 100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-hero__lede .hl { animation: none; background-size: 100% 100%; }
}

/* ============ services page rows ============ */
/* ============ services — premium plan cards ============ */
.svc-plan-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  perspective: 1200px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .svc-plan-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .svc-plan-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.svc-plan {
  --svc: #6D5BD0;
  /* a deepened, readable version of the accent for text / icons / markers,
     so even a very light accent (e.g. the lime News Portal) stays legible */
  --svc-ink: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, #07203a);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  /* soft, light card: near-white paper with a faint accent tint + corner glow */
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 95% at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 16%, #fff) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 100%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 12%, #fff) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 6%, #fff) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
    0 18px 40px -26px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 55%, transparent),
    0 6px 18px -14px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.25);
  transition: box-shadow 0.45s;
}
/* hairline accent ring that warms up on hover */
.svc-plan::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 30%, var(--line));
  pointer-events: none; transition: border-color 0.4s;
}
.svc-plan:hover::after { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 60%, transparent); }
/* lift the hovered card above its neighbours so the tilt/scale is never
   clipped by the adjacent card (that's what made only the first look active) */
.svc-plan:hover, .svc-plan.is-lift { z-index: 5; }
.svc-plan.is-lift {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset,
    0 34px 60px -30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 65%, transparent),
    0 10px 24px -16px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.3);
}
/* cursor-following spotlight — a soft accent glow on the light surface */
.svc-plan__spot {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(240px 240px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 30%, transparent), transparent 62%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__spot { opacity: 1; }
/* diagonal gloss sweep that travels across on hover */
.svc-plan__gloss {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; z-index: 1;
  width: 55%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 18%, transparent), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-16deg);
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__gloss { left: 130%; }

.svc-plan__body {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: clamp(1.7rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  height: 100%;
}

.svc-plan:target { animation: svcPlanFlash 1.7s ease; }
@keyframes svcPlanFlash {
  0%, 25% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, transparent), 0 26px 50px -20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 55%, transparent); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset, 0 18px 40px -26px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 55%, transparent); }
}

.svc-plan__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.75rem; }
.svc-plan__icon .svc-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 16%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 30%, var(--line));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, transparent);
  color: var(--svc-ink);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.45s;
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__icon .svc-icon {
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 26%, #fff);
}
/* container for animated-icons component on service plan cards */
.svc-plan__icon--animated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 14%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 26%, var(--line));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 60%, transparent);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.45s;
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__icon--animated {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 22%, #fff);
}
.svc-plan__icon--animated animated-icons {
  display: block;
}
.svc-plan__num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 45%, var(--line-strong));
}
.svc-plan__tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.56rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 0.34rem 0.72rem; border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--svc-ink);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 14%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 28%, var(--line));
}
.svc-plan__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.1vw, 1.95rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--ink); margin-top: 0.15rem;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__title { color: var(--svc-ink); }
.svc-plan__desc { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

.svc-plan__list { list-style: none; margin: 0.25rem 0 0.3rem; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.svc-plan__list li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.62rem 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 14%, var(--line));
  transition: padding-left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.svc-plan__list li:first-child { border-top: none; }
/* custom chevron marker drawn from borders — not a checkbox */
.svc-plan__list li::before {
  content: "";
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 0.46rem; height: 0.46rem;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--svc-ink); border-top: 2px solid var(--svc-ink);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.3s;
}
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__list li { padding-left: 0.35rem; }
.svc-plan:hover .svc-plan__list li::before { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(1px, -1px); opacity: 1; }

/* animate-ui "Liquid Button" effect, reproduced in pure CSS.
   A single linear-gradient block of the fill colour is sized 200% x <fill-h>
   and parked off-canvas to the right; on hover it sweeps in along the bottom,
   then grows to full height (liquid filling up), and the text flips to white. */
.svc-plan__btn {
  --lq-bg: #fff;                /* resting button colour */
  --lq-fill: var(--svc-ink);    /* the liquid — deepened so white text reads */
  --lq-fill-w: -1%;
  --lq-fill-h: 3px;
  --lq-delay: 0s;
  --lq-dur: 0.34s;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.7rem 0.7rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 35%, var(--line));
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--svc-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--lq-fill) 0 0) no-repeat
      calc(200% - var(--lq-fill-w)) 100% / 200% var(--lq-fill-h);
  background-color: var(--lq-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, transparent);
  transition:
    background var(--lq-dur) var(--lq-delay),
    color var(--lq-dur) var(--lq-dur),
    background-position var(--lq-dur) calc(var(--lq-dur) - var(--lq-delay)),
    box-shadow 0.4s,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.svc-plan__btn:hover {
  --lq-fill-w: 100%;
  --lq-fill-h: 100%;
  --lq-delay: var(--lq-dur);
  border-color: var(--svc-ink);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 75%, transparent);
}
.svc-plan__btn-label { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-plan__btn-arrow {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--svc-ink); color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              background var(--lq-dur) var(--lq-dur), color var(--lq-dur) var(--lq-dur);
}
.svc-plan__btn-arrow svg { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; }
.svc-plan__btn:hover .svc-plan__btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); background: #fff; color: var(--svc-ink); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-plan__btn { transition: box-shadow 0.4s; }
}

/* staggered scroll entrance (JS adds .is-in; CSS is the resting/hidden state) */
.svc-plan-grid[data-svc-plans] .svc-plan {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(46px) rotateX(7deg);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.06s);
}
.svc-plan-grid[data-svc-plans].is-in .svc-plan { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* once the entrance has played, stop transitioning transform so the GSAP hover
   tilt is instant and not damped by the 0.8s entrance transition */
.svc-plan-grid[data-svc-plans].tilt-ready .svc-plan { transition: box-shadow 0.45s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-plan-grid[data-svc-plans] .svc-plan { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .svc-plan__spot, .svc-plan__gloss, .svc-plan__btn::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---- service detail page ---- */
.service-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-hero__mark {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: clamp(-1rem, 2vw, 3rem);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.10; pointer-events: none;
}
.service-hero__mark .svc-icon {
  width: clamp(150px, 22vw, 300px); height: clamp(150px, 22vw, 300px);
  border: none; background: none; color: var(--svc);
}
.service-hero .eyebrow, .service-hero .article__back:hover { color: var(--svc-ink); }

/* detail page picks up the service accent so buttons + sections match the card.
   Foreground uses --svc-ink (a deepened, readable version) so even the light
   lime accent stays legible on white / behind white text. */
.service-page { --svc-ink: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, #07203a); }
.service-page .btn { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 45%, var(--line-strong)); }
.service-page .btn::before { background: var(--svc-ink); }
.service-page .btn:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--svc-ink); }
.service-page .btn--solid { background: var(--svc-ink); border-color: var(--svc-ink); color: #fff; }
.service-page .btn--solid:hover { color: #fff; }
.service-page .index-num { color: var(--svc-ink); }
.service-page .value-chip {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 45%, var(--line));
  color: var(--svc-ink); background: var(--surface);
}
.service-page .value-chip:hover { background: var(--svc-ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--svc-ink); }
.service-page .feat-row__points li::before { color: var(--svc-ink); }
.service-page .serif-accent { color: var(--svc-ink); }

.svc-related { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .svc-related { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .svc-related { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.svc-related__card {
  --svc: #6D5BD0;
  --svc-ink: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 70%, #07203a);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 14%, #fff), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 7%, #fff) 100%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 26%, var(--line));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 50%, transparent);
  transition: transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
}
.svc-related__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 55%, transparent);
}
.svc-related__tag { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.56rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--svc-ink); }
.svc-related__card h3 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); }
.svc-related__go {
  margin-top: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--svc-ink);
}
.svc-related__arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--svc-ink); color: #fff; border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 75%, transparent);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.35s, color 0.35s;
}
.svc-related__arrow svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
.svc-related__card:hover .svc-related__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #fff; color: var(--svc-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--svc) 60%, transparent);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-plan, .svc-plan__btn, .svc-related__card { transition: none; }
}

/* ============ products page ============ */
.pdetail {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .pdetail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 680px)  { .pdetail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pcard {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.8vw, 2rem);
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.pcard:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.pcard__ghost {
  position: absolute; right: -2%; bottom: -12%;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  pointer-events: none; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.4s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.45); }
.pcard h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.pcard__type {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block;
}
.pcard p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 42ch; position: relative; }
.pcard__foot { position: relative; }
.pcard__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__link { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.pdetail--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .pdetail--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pcard--compact { min-height: 240px; }
.pcard--compact h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); }

/* ----- per-product branded card (--brand set on .pcard) ----- */
.pcard--branded {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #fff 20%) 0%,
      var(--brand) 45%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 100%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 60%, #000 40%);
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 320px;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.9rem);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.pcard--branded > div,
.pcard--branded .pcard__foot,
.pcard--branded .pcard__media { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pcard--branded h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.pcard--branded p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}
.pcard--branded .pcard__type {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pcard--branded .pcard__link { color: #fff; margin-top: 0.85rem; }
/* big outline ghost name stays as a background element — z-index 0 so the
   real content (title, description, logo) sits above it cleanly */
.pcard--branded .pcard__ghost {
  z-index: 0;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.pcard--branded:hover .pcard__ghost {
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.pcard--branded:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* big logo in the middle of the card */
.pcard__media {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 96px;
  margin: 0.35rem 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pcard__media img {
  width: 64%;
  max-width: 170px;
  max-height: 100px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

/* mobile: branded product cards were too tall with content spread out and the
   logo/ghost overflowing — make them compact and keep everything readable */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pcard { min-height: 0; padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem; }
  .pcard--branded { min-height: 0; }
  .pcard__media { min-height: 90px; margin: 1rem 0; }
  .pcard__media img { width: 60%; max-width: 180px; max-height: 100px; }
  .pcard__ghost { font-size: clamp(3rem, 16vw, 5rem); right: -1%; bottom: -6%; }
  .pcard--branded h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .pcard--branded p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  /* the hover-revealed link is never reachable on touch — always show it */
  .pcard__link { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============ product landing page: per-product identity ============
   Each page sets --p-accent / --p-deep / --p-tint inline; everything below
   derives from those, so all 8 products read distinctly. */
.product-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.product-hero__pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 30%, transparent 95%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 30%, transparent 95%);
}
.product-hero--grid .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--p-tint) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-tint) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.product-hero--ledger .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--p-tint) 0 1px, transparent 1px 34px);
}
.product-hero--columns .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-tint) 0 1px, transparent 1px 110px);
}
.product-hero--dots .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--p-tint) 1.6px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
}
.product-hero--checker .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: conic-gradient(var(--p-tint-soft) 90deg, transparent 90deg 180deg, var(--p-tint-soft) 180deg 270deg, transparent 270deg);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.product-hero--diagonal .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--p-tint) 0 1px, transparent 1px 28px);
}
.product-hero--rings .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 85% -10%, var(--p-tint) 0 1px, transparent 1px 44px);
}
.product-hero--waves .product-hero__pattern {
  background-image: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at 50% 130%, var(--p-tint) 0 2px, transparent 2px 58px);
}
.product-hero__mark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -2%; top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(16rem, 38vw, 34rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--p-tint);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.product-hero__tagline { color: var(--p-deep); font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.product-hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2.5rem; position: relative; }

/* accent-themed atoms inside a product page */
.product-page .eyebrow { color: var(--p-deep); }
.product-page .eyebrow::before { background: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .index-num { color: var(--p-deep); }
.product-page .value-chip { border-color: var(--p-accent); color: var(--p-deep); background: var(--surface); }
.product-page .value-chip:hover { background: var(--p-accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .btn::before { background: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .btn:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .feat-row__points li::before { color: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .cta { background: var(--p-tint-soft); }
.product-page .cta__glow { background: radial-gradient(ellipse, var(--p-tint) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.product-page .serif-accent { color: var(--p-deep); }
.product-page .pcard:hover { border-color: var(--p-accent); }
.product-page .pcard:hover .pcard__ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--p-tint); }
.product-page .article__back:hover { color: var(--p-deep); }

.feat-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.feat-row:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .feat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; } }
.feat-row h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.feat-row > div > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.feat-row__points {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  align-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 500px) { .feat-row__points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.feat-row__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.feat-row__points li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75em;
  line-height: 2;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW PRODUCT PAGE V2 (.product-page--v2)
   ============================================================ */

/* hide the inherited page-hero / hero styles when this design is active */
.product-page--v2 .page-hero,
.product-page--v2 .product-hero { display: none; }

/* side padding for the whole detail page — the ph-* sections set their own
   horizontal padding to 0, and the hero breaks out with a negative gutter
   margin, so the page wrapper supplies the gutter (esp. needed on mobile). */
.product-page--v2 { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }

/* scroll-reveal (only active after JS adds .fx-ready, so content is always
   visible without JS / for reduced-motion users) */
.fx-ready .fx {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--fx-d, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.fx-ready .fx.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.fx-ready .fx-img {
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity 1.3s ease, transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--fx-d, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.fx-ready .fx-img.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* slide in from the left and settle at the final position (hero mock-ups) */
.fx-ready .fx-left {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-90px);
  transition: opacity 1.3s ease, transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--fx-d, 0s);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.fx-ready .fx-left.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fx-ready .fx, .fx-ready .fx-img, .fx-ready .fx-left { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ---------------- HERO ---------------- */
.ph-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--gutter) clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 75%, #000 25%) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ph-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ph-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-hero__back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ph-hero__back:hover { color: #fff; }

.ph-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ph-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ph-hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.ph-hero__device {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ph-hero__device--laptop {
  width: 80%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 4px 4px;
  padding: 1rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ph-hero__device--laptop::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: -8%;
  right: -8%;
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
}
.ph-hero__device--phone {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6%;
  bottom: 5%;
  width: 90px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f3f4f6);
}
.ph-hero__device-screen {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
}
.ph-hero__logo {
  max-width: 70%;
  max-height: 70%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ph-hero__initial {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  color: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  line-height: 1;
}

/* An uploaded image is a finished mockup — show it AS-IS with no white frame,
   bezel, shadow or laptop stand. The default white device only appears when
   nothing is uploaded. */
.ph-hero__device--shot {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  aspect-ratio: auto;           /* let the image's own ratio set the height */
}
.ph-hero__device--laptop.ph-hero__device--shot { width: 92%; }
.ph-hero__device--laptop.ph-hero__device--shot::after { display: none; }  /* drop the stand */
.ph-hero__device--phone.ph-hero__device--shot {
  width: clamp(90px, 12vw, 150px);
  height: auto;
}
.ph-hero__shot {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ph-hero__visual { min-height: 280px; }
  .ph-hero__device--laptop:not(.ph-hero__device--shot) { width: 75%; }
  .ph-hero__device--phone:not(.ph-hero__device--shot) { width: 70px; height: 140px; right: 8%; }
}

.ph-hero__text { color: #fff; }
.ph-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ph-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.ph-hero__tagline {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ph-hero__detail {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
}
.ph-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.ph-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ph-btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.ph-btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.ph-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.ph-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.ph-hero__wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------------- PROCESS FLOW ---------------- */
.ph-process { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.ph-process__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.ph-process__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-process__sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
}

.ph-process__flow {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 4%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-process__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ph-process__flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem 1rem; }
  .ph-process__line { display: none; }
}

.ph-process__node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.ph-process__circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--node-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--node-color) 60%, transparent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.ph-process__node:hover .ph-process__circle { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ph-process__label {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---------------- FEATURES HEAD ---------------- */
.ph-features { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.ph-features__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.ph-features__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--p-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.ph-features__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-features__sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
}

/* Feature sections with left-right alternating layout and slide-in animations */
.feat-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.feat-section:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
/* When no image, content fills the full width with a more readable max */
.feat-section:not(.feat-section--with-img) {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.feat-section:not(.feat-section--with-img) .feat-section__content {
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.feat-section:not(.feat-section--with-img) .feat-section__points {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

/* left layout: content on left, image on right */
.feat-section--left .feat-section__content { order: 1; }
.feat-section--left .feat-section__image { order: 2; }

/* right layout: image on left, content on right */
.feat-section--right .feat-section__image { order: 1; }
.feat-section--right .feat-section__content { order: 2; }

.feat-section__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.feat-section .index-num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.feat-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.feat-section > .feat-section__content > p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 55ch;
}
.feat-section__points {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.feat-section__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.feat-section__points li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.1em;
  color: var(--p-accent);
  font-size: 0.7em;
}

/* Image section with fade-in slide animation */
.feat-section__image {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 350px;
}

.feat-section__image-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-2) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
}

.feat-section__image img {
  width: 90%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 32px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.12));
}

/* Animation states — applied before JS reveals them */
.feat-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out;
}

.feat-section__image,
.feat-section__content {
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* left image slides from left, right image slides from right */
.feat-section--left.feat-section--with-img .feat-section__image {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-80px);
}
.feat-section--right.feat-section--with-img .feat-section__image {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(80px);
}

.feat-section--with-img .feat-section__content {
  opacity: 0;
}
.feat-section--left.feat-section--with-img .feat-section__content {
  transform: translateX(50px);
}
.feat-section--right.feat-section--with-img .feat-section__content {
  transform: translateX(-50px);
}

/* Text-only sections fade up from below */
.feat-section:not(.feat-section--with-img) .feat-section__content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

/* Revealed state — JS adds this class on scroll */
.feat-section.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
}
.feat-section.is-revealed .feat-section__image,
.feat-section.is-revealed .feat-section__content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feat-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .feat-section__content,
  .feat-section__image {
    order: auto !important;
  }
  .feat-section--with-img .feat-section__image {
    transform: translateY(-60px) !important;
  }
  .feat-section--with-img .feat-section__content {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }
  .feat-section__image {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ---------------- FEATURE CARDS ---------------- */
.ph-feat-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-feat-card {
  /* light pastel wash of each card's own accent colour */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-color) 13%, #fff);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-color) 22%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.ph-feat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-color);
}
.ph-feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.15);
}
.ph-feat-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ph-feat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--card-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.ph-feat-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  color: var(--card-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ph-feat-card__icon img {
  max-width: 70%;
  max-height: 70%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ph-feat-card__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-feat-card__desc {
  color: #3f5066;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ph-feat-card__points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ph-feat-card__points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ph-feat-card__points li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--card-color);
  margin-top: 0.2em;
}

/* ---------------- MODULES GRID ---------------- */
.ph-modules {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--gutter);
  margin: 0 calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e8f3ff 100%);
}
.ph-modules__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.ph-modules__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-modules__sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
}
.ph-modules__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-module-card {
  /* light pastel wash of each card's own accent colour */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-color) 13%, #fff);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-color) 22%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ph-module-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.12);
}
.ph-module-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  color: var(--card-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ph-module-card__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ph-module-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #3f5066;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ph-module-card__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--card-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-color) 30%, transparent);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.ph-module-card:hover .ph-module-card__link {
  background: var(--card-color);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------------- MOBILE APPS SECTION ---------------- */
.ph-mobile {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}
.ph-mobile__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ph-mobile__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ph-mobile__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ph-mobile__lede {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ph-mobile__features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.ph-mobile__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.ph-mobile__bullet {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--b) 14%, #fff 86%);
  color: var(--b);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ph-mobile__features strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.ph-mobile__features p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ph-mobile__visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ph-mobile__phone {
  width: 240px;
  height: 480px;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 12px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.ph-mobile__phone::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ph-mobile__notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ph-mobile__screen {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 3.5rem 1rem 1rem;
}
.ph-mobile__app-icon {
  background: var(--a);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--a) 50%, transparent);
}

/* ---------------- PRICING / PACKAGES (3-card layout) ---------------- */
.ph-pricing { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.ph-pricing__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.ph-pricing__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ph-pricing__sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ph-pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ph-pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; }
}
.ph-pkg {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.ph-pkg:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.12); }
.ph-pkg--featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 6%, #fff 94%) 0%, #fff 200px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ph-pkg--featured { transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ph-pkg--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.ph-pkg__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 50%, transparent);
}
.ph-pkg__name {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-pkg__price {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ph-pkg__amount {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ph-pkg__features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.ph-pkg__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.ph-pkg__features li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.18em;
}
.ph-pkg__features li.is-included { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ph-pkg__features li.is-included svg { color: #16a34a; }
.ph-pkg__features li.is-excluded { color: rgba(81, 98, 111, 0.45); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-color: rgba(81, 98, 111, 0.3); }
.ph-pkg__features li.is-excluded svg { color: #ef4444; opacity: 0.7; }
.ph-pkg__btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ph-pkg__btn:hover { background: var(--ink-soft); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ph-pkg--featured .ph-pkg__btn { background: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)); }
.ph-pkg--featured .ph-pkg__btn:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 80%, #000); }

/* Premium card — fully filled with the product's brand colour, white text */
.ph-pkg--brand {
  background: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 70%, #000 30%);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 55%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ph-pkg--brand { transform: translateY(0); } }
.ph-pkg--brand:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__name { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__amount { color: #fff; }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__price { border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__features li.is-included { color: #fff; }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__features li.is-included svg { color: #fff; }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__features li.is-excluded { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__features li.is-excluded svg { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.ph-pkg__badge--brand {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
/* button: white-bordered, brand-coloured fill, white label — pops on the card */
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__btn {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 75%, #000 25%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.ph-pkg--brand .ph-pkg__btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent));
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* ---------------- PARTNERS / CLIENTS ---------------- */
.ph-partners { padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0; }
.ph-partners__row { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.ph-partners__heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ph-partners__logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.ph-partners__logo {
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: grayscale(0.2);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: filter 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
.ph-partners__logo:hover { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; }
.ph-partners__logo img {
  max-height: 100%;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ph-partners__logo--circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.25rem;
}
.ph-partners__logo--circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ---------------- STATS BANNER ---------------- */
.ph-stats {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--gutter);
  /* tinted to each product's brand colour (light → brand → dark) */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 85%, #fff 15%) 0%,
    var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 55%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--p-brand, var(--p-accent)) 65%, #000 35%) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ph-stats::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 40%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ph-stats__deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ph-stats__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.ph-stats__item { padding: 1rem; }
.ph-stats__value {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ph-stats__label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---------------- TESTIMONIALS ---------------- */
.ph-testi { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.ph-testi__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.ph-testi__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-feature);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--p-accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ph-testi__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.ph-testi__slider {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-testi__nav {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.1);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ph-testi__nav:hover { background: var(--p-accent); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.05); }
.ph-testi__track {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.ph-testi__card { display: none; }
.ph-testi__card.is-active { display: block; }
.ph-testi__avatars {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ph-testi__avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--av-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: -10px;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
}
.ph-testi__avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.ph-testi__quote {
  font-family: var(--f-feature);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.ph-testi__rating {
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.ph-testi__author {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.ph-testi__author span { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------------- NEWS / BLOG ---------------- */
.ph-news { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }
.ph-news__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.ph-news__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.ph-news__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ph-news-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.ph-news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.15); }
.ph-news-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ph-news-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.ph-news-card:hover .ph-news-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ph-news-card__body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ph-news-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ph-news-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.ph-news-card__link {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--p-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ============ about page ============ */
.values-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.value-chip {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.value-chip:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink); }

/* ============ careers · job cards (horizontal flip) ============ */
.jobs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .jobs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .jobs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.job-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  perspective: 1400px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.job-card__inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.job-card:hover .job-card__inner,
.job-card:focus-within .job-card__inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.job-card__face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--paper, #fff);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.job-card__face--front::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.job-card:hover .job-card__face--front::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* large animated logo, centered in the empty middle area of a job card */
.job-card__media {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 18px 0 6px;
  min-height: 180px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, var(--gold-tint), transparent 70%),
    var(--paper, #fff);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.job-card__media video,
.job-card__media img {
  width: 78%;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.18));
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__media img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

/* ----- per-job branded colour (--brand set on .job-card) ----- */
.job-card--branded .job-card__face--front {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #fff 20%) 0%,
      var(--brand) 45%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 100%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 60%, #000 40%);
  color: #fff;
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__face--front::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, rgba(255,255,255,0.4));
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__dept,
.job-card--branded .job-card__title,
.job-card--branded .job-card__meta-item,
.job-card--branded .job-card__hint,
.job-card--branded .job-card__company,
.job-card--branded .job-card__arrow { color: #fff; }
.job-card--branded .job-card__meta-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.job-card--branded .job-card__hint {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__deadline {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__logo {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__media {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #fff 20%) 0%,
      var(--brand) 50%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 100%);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__media video {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

/* back face: deeper gradient of the same brand */
.job-card--branded .job-card__face--back {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%) 0%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 55%, #000 45%) 100%);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__face--back::before {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__dept--light { color: #fff; }
.job-card--branded .job-card__apply {
  background: #fff;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__apply:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 30%, #fff 70%);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #000 20%);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__details {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.job-card--branded .job-card__details:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
}

.job-card__face--back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.job-card__face--back::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, var(--gold-tint), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 22px 22px, 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.job-card__face--back > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.job-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.job-card__dept {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.job-card__dept--light { color: var(--gold); }
.job-card__arrow {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.job-card:hover .job-card__arrow { color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

.job-card__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.7rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.job-card__title--light { color: #fff; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.job-card__sub {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
}

.job-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.job-card__meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.job-card__meta-item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.job-card__deadline {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 40%, transparent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
}
.job-card__hint {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
}

.job-card__apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.job-card__apply:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.job-card__logo {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.job-card__logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.job-card__company {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: -0.5rem 0 0;
}
.job-card__summary {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
}
.job-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.job-card__details {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.job-card__details:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============ job detail page ============ */
.job-hero__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.job-hero__logo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.job-hero__logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.job-hero__company {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}
.job-hero__meta {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2.25rem 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
}
.job-hero__meta li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--paper, #fff);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.03), 0 8px 20px -16px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.job-hero__meta li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 18%; bottom: 18%;
  width: 3px; border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.job-hero__meta li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 50%, var(--line));
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.04), 0 14px 28px -16px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.22);
}
.job-hero__meta li:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.job-hero__meta svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 10px;
  box-sizing: content-box;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 30%, transparent);
}
.job-hero__meta span {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  min-width: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  word-break: break-word;
}
.job-hero__meta strong {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.job-hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ----- branded detail-page hero (--brand set on the section) ----- */
.job-hero--branded {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 80%, #fff 20%) 0%,
      var(--brand) 45%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 65%, #000 35%) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.job-hero--branded::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 28px 28px, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.job-hero--branded > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.job-hero--branded .article__back,
.job-hero--branded .eyebrow,
.job-hero--branded .h-display,
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__company { color: #fff; }
.job-hero--branded .eyebrow,
.job-hero--branded .article__back { opacity: 0.85; }
.job-hero--branded .article__back:hover { opacity: 1; }
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__logo {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 10px 24px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #fff 88%, var(--brand) 12%);
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6),
    0 18px 32px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li:hover svg {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 18%, #fff 82%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 35%, transparent);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 75%, #000 25%);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li:hover strong {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 50%, #000 50%);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li:hover span {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 75%, #000 25%);
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, rgba(255,255,255,0.4));
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta svg {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta span {
  color: #fff;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.job-hero--branded .job-hero__meta-deadline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45) !important;
}
.job-hero--branded .btn.btn--solid {
  background: #fff;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 70%, #000 30%);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.job-hero--branded .btn.btn--solid:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 25%, #fff 75%);
}
.job-hero--branded .btn:not(.btn--solid) {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.job-hero--branded .btn:not(.btn--solid):hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.job-block { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.job-block__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.job-block__lede {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
.job-block__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.job-block__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.job-block__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.15em;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: url("../img/check-green.png") center / contain no-repeat;
}

.job-aside__note {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.job-aside__apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.job-aside__apply:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.job-aside__email {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: -0.25rem 0 0;
  word-break: break-all;
}

.ceo {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ceo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ceo__card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2rem;
  height: fit-content;
  position: sticky; top: 7rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.ceo__avatar {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.25), transparent 60%),
    var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ceo__avatar--photo { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.ceo__avatar--photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ceo__card h3 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); }
.ceo__card span { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
.ceo__letter p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.ceo__letter p:first-child {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.5;
}
.ceo__sign { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ---- Technical expertise: titled cards with an animated gradient border ---- */
@property --exp-angle { syntax: "<angle>"; initial-value: 0deg; inherits: false; }

.exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
}
.exp-card {
  /* each card overrides these (see :nth-child rules below) for its own colour */
  --exp-accent: var(--gold);
  --exp-accent2: var(--ink-soft);
  --exp-glow: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  /* tinted fill derived from each card's accent — stronger, more colourful */
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 16%, var(--surface)) 0%,
                            color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 5%, var(--surface)) 60%,
                            var(--surface) 100%);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s, background 0.4s;   /* transform is driven by JS (mouse tilt) */
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* the animated border: a two-tone conic gradient masked down to a thin ring */
.exp-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.6px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--exp-angle),
      rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08) 0deg,
      var(--exp-accent) 60deg,
      rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08) 150deg,
      rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08) 210deg,
      var(--exp-accent2) 300deg,
      rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08) 360deg);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: expSpin 6s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--exp-i, 0) * -1.1s);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes expSpin { to { --exp-angle: 360deg; } }
.exp-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 52px -28px var(--exp-glow);
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 26%, var(--surface)) 0%,
                            color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 9%, var(--surface)) 60%,
                            var(--surface) 100%);
}
.exp-card:hover h3 { color: var(--exp-accent); }
.exp-card h3 { transition: color 0.3s; }

/* per-card colour themes */
.exp-card:nth-child(1) { --exp-accent: #3b82f6; --exp-accent2: #06b6d4; --exp-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4); }   /* blue → cyan */
.exp-card:nth-child(2) { --exp-accent: #10b981; --exp-accent2: #34d399; --exp-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }   /* emerald */
.exp-card:nth-child(3) { --exp-accent: #f59e0b; --exp-accent2: #f97316; --exp-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); }   /* amber → orange */
.exp-card:nth-child(5) { --exp-accent: #8b5cf6; --exp-accent2: #a855f7; --exp-glow: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4); }   /* violet */
.exp-card:nth-child(6) { --exp-accent: #ec4899; --exp-accent2: #f43f5e; --exp-glow: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4); }   /* pink → rose */

/* Artificial Intelligence — Google Gemini-style multi-colour border + glow */
.exp-card--gemini::before {
  padding: 2px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--exp-angle),
      #4796e3 0deg, #9168c9 90deg, #d96570 180deg, #9168c9 270deg, #4796e3 360deg);
  animation-duration: 4.5s;
}
.exp-card--gemini { --exp-accent: #9168c9; box-shadow: 0 0 28px -10px rgba(124, 92, 214, 0.4); }
/* animated watermark centred behind each expertise card's content */
.exp-card__ai-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  border-radius: inherit; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; display: block;
}
.exp-card__ai-bg animated-icons {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 230px; height: 230px;
  opacity: 0.13; transition: opacity 0.45s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.exp-card__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.exp-card:hover .exp-card__ai-bg animated-icons { opacity: 0.22; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.07); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .exp-card__ai-bg animated-icons { transition: none; } }
.exp-card--gemini:hover { box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -26px rgba(124, 92, 214, 0.55); }
.exp-card--gemini .exp-card__stack span:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4796e3, #9168c9, #d96570);
  border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
}

.exp-card__body {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; height: 100%;
}
.exp-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink); margin: 0;
}
.exp-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.exp-card__stack { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.6rem; }
.exp-card__stack span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 35%, var(--line));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 9%, var(--surface));
  padding: 0.38rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 100px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--exp-accent) 55%, var(--ink));
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.exp-card__stack span:hover {
  background: var(--exp-accent); border-color: var(--exp-accent); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .exp-card::before { animation: none; } }

/* ============ contact ============ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cform { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.cform__field {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 1.75rem 0 0.9rem;
}
.cform__field label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.cform__field input, .cform__field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none; outline: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  resize: vertical;
}
.cform__field input::placeholder, .cform__field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.3); }
.cform__field::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.cform__field:focus-within::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cform .btn { margin-top: 2.5rem; justify-self: start; }
.cform__success {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.office {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.office h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.6rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.office h3 em {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}
.office dl { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.office dt {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.office dd { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.office dd a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s; }
.office dd a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ============ contact (formal layout) ============ */
/* Two-panel card: form on the left (paper), info panel on the right (navy + gold) */
.contact-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -22px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.04);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .contact-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.contact-card__form {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.contact-card__info {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
}
.contact-card__info::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -1px -1px auto;
  width: 60%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.contact-card__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.contact-card__eyebrow--light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.contact-card__eyebrow--light::before { background: var(--gold); }
.contact-card__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-card__title--light { color: #fff; }
.contact-card__lede {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 36ch;
}

/* form layout updates */
.cform--split { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.cform__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .cform__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; } }
.cform__error {
  border: 1px solid #c02626;
  background: rgba(192, 38, 38, 0.06);
  color: #8f1d1d;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cform__submit {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cform__submit:hover {
  background: var(--ink-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.35);
}
.cform__submit svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.cform__submit:hover svg { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }

/* contact info rows (in the navy panel) */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.contact-info__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.contact-info__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.25);
}
.contact-info__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.contact-info__value {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-info__value a {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-info__value a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-info__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-info__social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.contact-info__social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* info tiles below the card */
.contact-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-tile {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.contact-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.15);
}
.contact-tile__icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-tile__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.contact-tile__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-tile__body {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-tile__body a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-tile__body a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============ contact map ============ */
.contact-map {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--surface-2);
}
.contact-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 56vh, 600px);
  border: 0;
  /* soft blend with the light theme; lifts to full colour on hover */
  filter: grayscale(0.4) contrast(1.03);
  transition: filter 0.5s ease;
}
.contact-map:hover iframe { filter: none; }
.contact-map__link {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.5);
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.contact-map__link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* helper for split-text masking */
.split-parent { overflow: hidden; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ============ chatbot ============ */
/* ============ FAQ accordion (home) ============ */
.faq__list { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--surface);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq__item.is-open { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 55%, var(--line)); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -22px rgba(11,34,57,0.35); }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--ink);
}
.faq__icon { position: relative; flex: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.faq__icon::before, .faq__icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 14px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.faq__a-inner {
  padding: 0 clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Sticky vertical social rail on the left edge — same colour as the chatbot */
.social-rail {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2400;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.45);
}
.social-rail a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.social-rail a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.social-rail a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(2px); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .social-rail a { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .social-rail a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
}

.chatbot-fab {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  z-index: 2600;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.3s;
}
.chatbot-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--ink-soft); }
.chatbot-fab.is-open { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.chatbot-fab__close { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.chatbot-fab__pulse {
  position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 4px;
  width: 11px; height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  border: 2px solid var(--ink);
}

.chatbot {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  bottom: calc(clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) + 72px);
  z-index: 2600;
  width: min(370px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
  max-height: min(560px, calc(100svh - 140px));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.08), 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.97);
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.chatbot.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

.chatbot__head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}
.chatbot__avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chatbot__id { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.chatbot__id strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.chatbot__id span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.58rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #b7c3cd;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.chatbot__online {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366; display: inline-block;
}
.chatbot__wa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: #25d366; color: #06381c;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: filter 0.25s;
}
.chatbot__wa:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }

.chatbot__body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
  min-height: 180px;
}
.chatbot__msg {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.chatbot__msg--bot {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.chatbot__msg--user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}
.chatbot__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.chatbot__actions a {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.chatbot__actions a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.chatbot__actions .chatbot__actions-wa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #25d366; border-color: #25d366; color: #06381c;
}
.chatbot__actions .chatbot__actions-wa:hover { background: #1fba58; color: #06381c; }
.chatbot__typing { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem; }
.chatbot__typing span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--muted);
  animation: chatdot 1.1s infinite;
}
.chatbot__typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.chatbot__typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
@keyframes chatdot {
  0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
  30% { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1; }
}

.chatbot__quick {
  display: flex; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface);
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.chatbot__quick::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.chatbot__quick button {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.chatbot__quick button:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

.chatbot__input {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.chatbot__input input {
  flex: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.chatbot__input input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.chatbot__input button {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.chatbot__input button:hover { background: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============ illustrations ============ */
.illo { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.svc-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.page-hero--with-illo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero__illo {
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--gutter); top: 52%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(220px, 28vw, 440px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.page-hero--with-illo > .eyebrow,
.page-hero--with-illo > h1,
.page-hero--with-illo > p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: min(60ch, calc(100% - clamp(240px, 32vw, 480px)));
}
/* Below 1000px: image goes inline at the top, not absolute, so it doesn't
   overlap the text. Below 600px it hides entirely to give text full width. */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .page-hero__illo {
    position: relative;
    right: auto; top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: min(280px, 50%);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .page-hero--with-illo > .eyebrow,
  .page-hero--with-illo > h1,
  .page-hero--with-illo > p {
    max-width: 70ch;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .page-hero__illo { width: 200px; }
}
.page-hero__illo--static img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.about-illo { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-illo { max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }

/* ============ bento ============ */
.bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(150px, auto);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  perspective: 1400px;
}
.bento-card {
  grid-column: span 5;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.bento-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.bento-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.bento-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.bento-card--xl { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 2; }
.bento-card--w4 { grid-column: span 4; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .bento-card, .bento-card--xl, .bento-card--w4 { grid-column: span 12; grid-row: auto; }
}

.bento-card__copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.bento-card__copy p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 44ch; }
.bento-card__illo { max-width: 92%; margin: 0 auto; }
.bento-card__illo--bottom { max-width: 78%; }
.bento-card__stat .stat__label { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* animated-icons as a centered watermark behind the bento card content —
   same treatment as the Technical-expertise cards (.exp-card__ai-bg) */
.bento-card__ai {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  border-radius: inherit; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; display: block;
}
.bento-card__ai-el {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  opacity: 0.13;
  transition: opacity 0.45s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__ai-el {
  opacity: 0.22;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.07);
}
/* the large CORE card gets a bigger watermark */
.bento-card--xl .bento-card__ai-el { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
/* CORE card holds two icons — one anchored left, one right (not centered) */
.bento-card__ai--left .bento-card__ai-el {
  left: clamp(1rem, 5%, 3.5rem);
  transform: translate(0, -50%);
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
}
.bento-card--xl:hover .bento-card__ai--left .bento-card__ai-el {
  transform: translate(0, -50%) scale(1.07);
}
.bento-card__ai--right .bento-card__ai-el {
  left: auto; right: clamp(1rem, 5%, 3.5rem);
  transform: translate(0, -50%);
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
}
.bento-card--xl:hover .bento-card__ai--right .bento-card__ai-el {
  transform: translate(0, -50%) scale(1.07);
}
/* small connector icon centered between the two big CORE icons */
.bento-card__ai--center .bento-card__ai-el {
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  opacity: 0.32;
}
.bento-card--xl:hover .bento-card__ai--center .bento-card__ai-el {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.07);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
/* keep card text above the watermark */
.bento-card__copy, .bento-card__stat { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* on small screens the large watermark icons overflow the cards — scale them
   down so they stay contained behind the text */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .bento-card__ai-el { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
  .bento-card--xl .bento-card__ai-el { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .bento-card__ai--left .bento-card__ai-el,
  .bento-card__ai--right .bento-card__ai-el { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
  .bento-card__ai--center .bento-card__ai-el { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
}

.bento-card__faces { display: flex; }
.bento-card__faces span {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  border: 2px solid var(--surface);
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.62rem;
  margin-left: -10px;
}
.bento-card__faces span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.bento-card__faces span:last-child { background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold); outline-color: var(--ink); }

.bento-card__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.bento-card__tags span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface-2);
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__tags span { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.bento-card--navy {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.bento-card--navy .bento-card__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}
.bento-card--navy .bento-card__cta-sub {
  color: #b7c3cd; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.bento-card__cta-arrow {
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.bento-card--navy:hover .bento-card__cta-arrow { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08); }
.bento-card--navy::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }

/* button press feedback (click micro-interaction, transform-only) */
.btn:active, .bento-card--navy:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* ============ toast notifications ============ */
.toast-host {
  position: fixed; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; z-index: 4000;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 360px; pointer-events: none;
}
.toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #fff; color: #0b2239;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,34,57,0.1); border-left: 4px solid #888;
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(11,34,57,0.35);
  font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.45;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.toast.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.toast__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.78rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
}
.toast__msg { flex: 1; }
.toast__close { background: none; border: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1; color: rgba(11,34,57,0.4); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
.toast__close:hover { color: #0b2239; }

.toast--success { border-left-color: #16a34a; } .toast--success .toast__icon { background: #16a34a; }
.toast--error   { border-left-color: #dc2626; } .toast--error .toast__icon   { background: #dc2626; }
.toast--info    { border-left-color: #2563eb; } .toast--info .toast__icon    { background: #2563eb; }
.toast--warning { border-left-color: #d97706; } .toast--warning .toast__icon { background: #d97706; color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .toast-host { left: 1rem; right: 1rem; max-width: none; }
}

/* ============ cookie consent (floating, bottom-left) ============ */
.cookie-consent {
  position: fixed; left: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.5rem; z-index: 1200;
  width: min(400px, calc(100vw - 3rem));
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.9rem 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -18px rgba(11, 34, 57, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.5s;
}
.cookie-consent.is-in { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.cookie-consent__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-tint, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.16)); color: var(--gold);
}
.cookie-consent__body { flex: 1 1 12rem; min-width: 0; }
.cookie-consent__title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0 0 0.25rem; }
.cookie-consent__text { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.cookie-consent__actions { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-left: auto; }
.cookie-consent__btn {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.15s;
}
.cookie-consent__btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.cookie-consent__btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); }
.cookie-consent__btn--ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); color: #fff; }
.cookie-consent__btn--accept { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
.cookie-consent__btn--accept:hover { background: var(--gold-deep, #cf8c12); }
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .cookie-consent { left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: auto; }
  .cookie-consent__actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-consent__btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cookie-consent { transition: opacity 0.3s; transform: none; } }