/* ==========================================================================
   Leveret Drive — Design System
   Dark, iridescent, teal-leaning aesthetic shared by every page.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Primary — teal leaning slightly toward blue/cyan */
  --c-teal: #14B6BF;
  --c-teal-bright: #2EDDE5;
  --c-teal-deep: #0A5870;
  --c-mint: #A6F0D8;
  --c-green: #4ED6A4;
  --c-green-bright: #7CECC0;

  /* Wider accent set */
  --c-pink: #FF5BA1;
  --c-pink-bright: #FF7AB6;
  --c-purple: #B98AFF;
  --c-purple-deep: #6F3FD9;
  --c-orange: #FF8C3F;
  --c-orange-bright: #FFAB69;
  --c-blue: #3D5BE3;
  --c-blue-bright: #6E86FF;

  --c-droplet: #ABDDFE;
  --c-cream: #FCFAF1;
  --c-cream-2: #F2EEDF;
  --c-black: #0A0A0A;
  --c-eerie: #14181C;
  --c-eerie-2: #1C2128;
  --c-grey: #6F6F73;
  --c-grey-soft: #B3B0A8;

  --font-display: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Figtree", sans-serif;

  --space-xs: 4px;
  --space-sm: 8px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 40px;
  --space-2xl: 64px;
  --space-3xl: 96px;
  --space-4xl: 128px;

  --text-xs: 0.75rem;
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --text-3xl: clamp(1.375rem, 1rem + 1.25vw, 2rem);
  --text-4xl: clamp(1.625rem, 1.15rem + 1.75vw, 2.5rem);
  --text-5xl: clamp(1.875rem, 1.3rem + 2vw, 2.875rem);
  --text-6xl: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 3.875rem);
  --text-7xl: clamp(2.75rem, 1.7rem + 4.2vw, 5rem);

  --leading-tight: 1.05;
  --leading-snug: 1.25;
  --leading-normal: 1.55;
  --leading-relaxed: 1.7;
  --tracking-eyebrow: 0.14em;
  --tracking-tight: -0.03em;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --max-content-width: 1380px;
  --content-padding-inline: 28px;
  --transition-fast: .15s ease;
  --transition-base: .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--c-black); }
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  background: var(--c-black);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }

/* ========== utilities ========== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--content-padding-inline);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  line-height: 1;
  /* Pill on dark contexts: teal outline, transparent fill, teal text */
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
/* Color variants are normalised — every eyebrow is teal-themed sitewide */
.eyebrow--cream,
.eyebrow--teal,
.eyebrow--mint,
.eyebrow--green,
.eyebrow--droplet,
.eyebrow--orange,
.eyebrow--pink,
.eyebrow--purple,
.eyebrow--blue,
.eyebrow--blue-deep,
.eyebrow--ink { color: inherit; border-color: inherit; }

/* Pill on light contexts: solid teal fill, white text */
.section--cream .eyebrow,
.section--slate .eyebrow,
.section--principles-photo .eyebrow,
.duality__panel--problem .eyebrow {
  background: var(--c-teal);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}

.ai-rainbow em,
.t-rainbow.t-rainbow {
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--c-teal-bright) 0%, var(--c-green) 22%, var(--c-pink) 50%, var(--c-purple) 72%, var(--c-orange) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: rainbow-shift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes rainbow-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.t-teal.t-teal { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.t-mint.t-mint { color: var(--c-mint); }
.t-green.t-green { color: var(--c-green); }
.t-pink.t-pink { color: var(--c-pink); }
.t-pink-bright.t-pink-bright { color: var(--c-pink-bright); }
.t-purple.t-purple { color: var(--c-purple); }
.t-orange.t-orange { color: var(--c-orange); }
.t-orange-bright.t-orange-bright { color: var(--c-orange-bright); }
.t-blue.t-blue { color: var(--c-blue-bright); }
.t-blue-deep.t-blue-deep { color: var(--c-blue); }
.it { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }

.eyebrow-thread {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-block-end: 18px;
}

.h-display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.emphasis {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========== pill toggle ========== */
.pill-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(20,20,22,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pill-toggle__btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pill-toggle__btn--active {
  background: var(--c-cream);
  color: var(--c-teal);
}
.pill-toggle__btn:hover:not(.pill-toggle__btn--active) {
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.pill-toggle__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ========== buttons ========== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-teal); color: var(--c-cream); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -10px rgba(20,182,191,.7); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -12px rgba(46,221,229,.85); }
.btn--cream { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-eerie); }
.btn--cream:hover { background: #fff; }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--c-cream); border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.35); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: rgba(252,250,241,0.08); border-color: var(--c-cream); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-cream); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.btn--md { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: var(--text-sm); }

/* ========== nav ========== */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(10,10,10,0.85); }
.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 16px var(--content-padding-inline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}
.nav__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.nav__logo-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.nav__logo-img {
  display: block;
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .nav__logo-img { height: 38px; } }
.nav__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav__link {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font: inherit;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--c-cream); }
.nav__caret {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

/* ---- nav dropdowns ---- */
.nav__item { position: relative; }
.nav__item--dropdown:hover .nav__caret,
.nav__item--dropdown:focus-within .nav__caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.nav__item--dropdown:hover > .nav__link,
.nav__item--dropdown:focus-within > .nav__link {
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.nav__dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: calc(100% + 14px);
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 320px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,24,28,0.985) 0%, rgba(12,15,19,0.985) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(36px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(36px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 8px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              visibility 0s linear .25s;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.85),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(252,250,241,0.04) inset;
  z-index: 10;
}
/* invisible bridge so the cursor can travel from trigger to panel without losing hover */
.nav__dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -14px;
  inset-inline: 0;
  height: 14px;
}
.nav__item--dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown,
.nav__item--dropdown:focus-within .nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.nav__dropdown-item {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__dropdown-item:hover { background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08); }
.nav__dropdown-item:hover .nav__dropdown-title { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.nav__dropdown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__dropdown-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.nav__dropdown-foot {
  margin-block-start: 4px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.22);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__dropdown-foot:hover {
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.18);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}

/* ---- mega menu (Services / Partnerships) ---- */
.nav__dropdown--mega {
  min-width: 720px;
  width: 720px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.14);
  display: block;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow:
    0 38px 100px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(252,250,241,0.03) inset,
    0 1px 0 rgba(252,250,241,0.06) inset,
    0 -28px 60px -40px rgba(46,221,229,0.35) inset;
}
.nav__dropdown--mega-sm {
  min-width: 460px;
  width: 460px;
}
/* keep mega menu inside the viewport when its trigger sits far right */
.nav__item--mega-sm .nav__dropdown--mega {
  inset-inline-start: auto;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  transform: translateX(0) translateY(-8px);
}
.nav__item--mega-sm:hover .nav__dropdown--mega,
.nav__item--mega-sm:focus-within .nav__dropdown--mega {
  transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}
.nav__mega-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(78,214,164,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(40% 50% at 100% 0%, rgba(185,138,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.nav__mega-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.35;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.4 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-size: 160px 160px;
}
.nav__mega-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 232px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav__dropdown--mega-sm .nav__mega-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
.nav__mega-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  align-content: start;
}
.nav__mega-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 4px 12px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.nav__mega-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46,221,229,0.85);
}
.nav__mega-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr 18px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-teal-bright), var(--c-mint));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: height var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,221,229,0.10), rgba(46,221,229,0.02) 70%);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.20);
}
.nav__mega-item:hover::before {
  height: 24px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.nav__mega-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.22), rgba(46,221,229,0.04) 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.20);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast),
              color var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__mega-icon svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}
.nav__mega-item:hover .nav__mega-icon {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.42), rgba(46,221,229,0.08) 70%);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.42);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.04);
}
.nav__mega-text {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav__mega-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.6);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.nav__mega-item:hover .nav__mega-title { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.nav__mega-arrow {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast),
              color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-arrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.nav__mega-item:hover .nav__mega-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}

/* Featured CTA card on the right of the mega menu */
.nav__mega-feature {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  align-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(46,221,229,0.10) 0%, rgba(78,214,164,0.04) 60%, rgba(20,182,191,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-feature:hover {
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav__mega-feature-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% -10%, rgba(46,221,229,0.45) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at -10% 110%, rgba(166,240,216,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__mega-feature:hover .nav__mega-feature-glow { opacity: 1; }
.nav__mega-feature-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-mint);
}
.nav__mega-feature-spark {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(166,240,216,0.85);
  animation: navMegaPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes navMegaPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1); }
}
.nav__mega-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.nav__mega-feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.62);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.nav__mega-feature-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  align-self: end;
  width: max-content;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast),
              color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mega-feature-cta-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__mega-feature-cta-arrow svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.nav__mega-feature:hover .nav__mega-feature-cta {
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  border-color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.nav__mega-feature:hover .nav__mega-feature-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.nav__dropdown--mega .nav__dropdown-foot {
  margin-block-start: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__dropdown--mega { width: 640px; min-width: 640px; }
  .nav__mega-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px; }
  .nav__dropdown--mega-sm { width: 420px; min-width: 420px; }
}

/* ---- mobile burger + drawer ---- */
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.12);
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__burger:hover { background: rgba(46,221,229,0.1); border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.3); }
.nav__burger-bar {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 1.6px;
  background: var(--c-cream);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast), top var(--transition-base);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav__burger-bar:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; }
.nav__burger-bar:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.nav__burger-bar:nth-child(3) { top: 28px; }
.nav__burger.is-open .nav__burger-bar:nth-child(1) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger.is-open .nav__burger-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__burger.is-open .nav__burger-bar:nth-child(3) { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.nav__scrim {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,8,10,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 95;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), visibility 0s linear .35s;
}
.nav__scrim.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), visibility 0s linear 0s;
}

.nav__mobile {
  position: fixed;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  height: 100dvh;
  width: min(420px, 92vw);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,18,22,0.98) 0%, rgba(10,14,16,0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(1.4);
  border-inline-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  z-index: 100;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  box-shadow: -30px 0 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.nav__mobile.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav__mobile-inner {
  padding: 92px var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav__mobile-section { border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.05); }
.nav__mobile-trigger,
.nav__mobile-link {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: 18px 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.05);
}
.nav__mobile-link:hover,
.nav__mobile-trigger:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.nav__mobile-trigger .nav__caret {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}
.nav__mobile-section.is-open .nav__caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.nav__mobile-section.is-open .nav__mobile-trigger { color: var(--c-cream); }
.nav__mobile-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  display: grid;
}
.nav__mobile-section.is-open .nav__mobile-panel { max-height: 600px; }
.nav__mobile-sublink {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-inline: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__mobile-sublink:hover { background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08); color: var(--c-cream); }
.nav__mobile-sublink:last-child { margin-block-end: 12px; }
.nav__mobile-sublink--all {
  margin-block-start: 6px;
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.22);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav__mobile-sublink--all:hover {
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.18);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.nav__mobile-cta {
  margin-block-start: var(--space-xl);
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav__mobile-meta {
  margin-block-start: var(--space-xl);
  padding-block-start: var(--space-lg);
  border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.05);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}
html.nav-locked, html.nav-locked body { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: inline-flex; }
}
@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .nav__mobile, .nav__scrim { display: none; }
}

/* ========== hero ========== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--c-black);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 70px 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero--short { min-height: 70vh; padding: 160px 0 80px; }

/* Home hero — photo background with chrome motion + grain woven on top */
.hero--home {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  padding-block: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 78px) var(--space-4xl);
  --parallax-y: 0px;
  background: var(--c-black);
  will-change: background-position;
}
.hero--home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 35%, rgba(13,13,13,0.55) 100%) center / cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,13,13,0.45) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.20) 35%, rgba(13,13,13,0.65) 100%) center / cover no-repeat,
    url('/images/photos/LD-Hero-v3.webp') center calc(0% + var(--parallax-y)) / cover no-repeat;
  filter: contrast(1.18) saturate(1.22);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Soften the chrome layers so the photo shows through but motion remains */
.hero--home .hero__chrome::before { opacity: .30; }
.hero--home .hero__chrome::after { opacity: .26; }
.hero--home .hero__chrome-orb { opacity: .22; }
.hero--home .hero__chrome-iri { opacity: .32; }
.hero--home .hero__noise { opacity: .14; }
.hero__chrome {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__chrome::before,
.hero__chrome::after,
.hero__chrome-orb {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: .85;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__chrome::before {
  width: 880px; height: 880px;
  inset-block-start: -180px;
  inset-inline-start: -220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-teal-deep) 38%, transparent 65%);
  animation: orb-drift-a 32s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__chrome::after {
  width: 760px; height: 760px;
  inset-block-end: -200px;
  inset-inline-end: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 65% 65%, var(--c-pink-bright) 0%, var(--c-pink) 30%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: .75;
  animation: orb-drift-b 38s ease-in-out -10s infinite;
}
.hero__chrome-orb {
  width: 720px; height: 720px;
  inset-block-start: 25%;
  inset-inline-start: 35%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--c-purple) 0%, var(--c-purple-deep) 38%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: .7;
  animation: orb-drift-c 36s ease-in-out -15s infinite;
}
.hero__chrome-iri {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 38% at 50% 30%, rgba(46,221,229,0.42), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 32% at 78% 68%, rgba(255,122,182,0.34), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 32% at 22% 78%, rgba(185,138,255,0.30), transparent 72%);
  background-size: 150% 150%;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: .85;
  animation: iri-shift 30s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: background-position, transform;
}
.hero__noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2%;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='3'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 480 480' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='7'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.6 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px, 360px 360px;
  background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
  opacity: .22;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

@keyframes orb-drift-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25%      { transform: translate(20%, -10%) scale(1.08); }
  50%      { transform: translate(8%, 16%) scale(0.94); }
  75%      { transform: translate(-12%, 6%) scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-b {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(-22%, 12%) scale(1.1); }
  66%      { transform: translate(10%, -16%) scale(0.92); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-c {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  20%      { transform: translate(-18%, 14%) scale(0.96); }
  45%      { transform: translate(16%, -12%) scale(1.08); }
  70%      { transform: translate(20%, 10%) scale(1.0); }
  90%      { transform: translate(-8%, -8%) scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes iri-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0%; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 100%; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__chrome::before,
  .hero__chrome::after,
  .hero__chrome-orb,
  .hero__chrome-iri { animation: none !important; }
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--content-padding-inline);
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-block-end: clamp(64px, 10vh, 140px);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-7xl);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 1100px;
}
.hero__heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-mint);
}
.hero__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl);
}
.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hero__services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  column-gap: 12px;
  row-gap: 0;
  padding-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.hero__services-heading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.hero__services-heading::before,
.hero__services-heading::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1 1 0;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(252,250,241,0) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0.22) 100%);
}
.hero__services-heading::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(252,250,241,0.22) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0) 100%);
}
.hero__services-mark {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(36, 220, 220, 0.6), 0 0 2px rgba(36, 220, 220, 1);
}
.hero__service {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.hero__service--more { cursor: pointer; }
.hero__service ~ .hero__service::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset-block: 18px;
  inset-inline-start: -6px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,250,241,0) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0.14) 50%, rgba(252,250,241,0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  color: rgba(36, 220, 220, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.hero__service-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background-color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  -webkit-mask: var(--icon-url) center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: var(--icon-url) center / contain no-repeat;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background-color var(--transition-base);
}
.hero__service-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.hero__service::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-end: 6px;
  inset-inline: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 320ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 28px;
}
.hero__service:hover,
.hero__service:focus-visible {
  background-color: rgba(36, 220, 220, 0.06);
  outline: none;
}
.hero__service:hover .hero__service-icon,
.hero__service:focus-visible .hero__service-icon {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
}
.hero__service:hover::after,
.hero__service:focus-visible::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}
.hero__service:hover .hero__service-label,
.hero__service:focus-visible .hero__service-label {
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.hero__service:hover .hero__service-num,
.hero__service:focus-visible .hero__service-num {
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.hero__service--more .hero__service-icon {
  background-color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
}
.hero__service--more:hover .hero__service-icon,
.hero__service--more:focus-visible .hero__service-icon {
  background-color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__service-icon { transition: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero__services { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); column-gap: 12px; row-gap: 12px; }
  .hero__service ~ .hero__service::before { display: none; }
  .hero__heading { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 4rem); }
  .hero__services-heading::before,
  .hero__services-heading::after { max-width: 80px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ========== section primitives ========== */
.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-4xl);
  position: relative;
}
.section--sm { padding-block: var(--space-3xl); }
.section--cream { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .h-display, .section--cream .section__title { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .section__lede { color: rgba(30,30,30,0.7); }
.section--eerie { background: var(--c-eerie); }

/* Investment / pricing section — colorful aurora wash + grain on a lifted dark base */
.section--investment {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1f252d 0%, #161a20 100%);
}
.section--investment::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 12% 18%, rgba(46,221,229,0.62), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 88% 22%, rgba(255,122,182,0.55), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 82% 82%, rgba(110,134,255,0.60), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 14% 80%, rgba(166,240,216,0.42), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(185,138,255,0.22), transparent 75%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--investment::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.7' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='5'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 480 480' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='9'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.6 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px, 360px 360px;
  background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
  opacity: 0.32;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--investment > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section--investment .tier {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 28, 0.55);
  border-color: rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
}
.section--investment .tier:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 28, 0.62);
  border-color: rgba(46, 221, 229, 0.45);
}
.section--investment .tier--feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 88, 112, 0.92) 0%, rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.92) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(46, 221, 229, 0.6);
}
.section--investment .service-card {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 28, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
}
.section--investment .service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(28, 32, 38, 0.7);
}

/* Soft pale-teal section — washed mint/teal radial glows on a cool, light canvas */
.section--slate {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 85% 12%, rgba(46,221,229,0.18) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 12% 88%, rgba(166,240,216,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    #E6F2F0;
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Fine grain overlay — dark noise via multiply, layered at hero-noise frequencies */
.section--slate::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='3'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 480 480' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='7'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.6 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px, 360px 360px;
  background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
  opacity: .14;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.section--slate > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section--slate .section__title { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .section__title em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .section__lede { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.7); }
.section--slate .t-teal.t-teal { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .t-blue.t-blue { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--vista {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  --vista-image: url('/images/photos/mountain-valley-bg.webp');
  --parallax-y: 0px;
}
.section--vista::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  /* Multi-layer background. Only the bottom layer (image) shifts via
     --parallax-y; the gradients stay locked so the vignette + color
     washes don't drift with scroll. */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 85% 100%, rgba(46,221,229,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%) center / cover no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 15% 0%, rgba(185,138,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%) center / cover no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%) center / cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,13,13,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,13,13,0.78) 45%, rgba(13,13,13,0.95) 100%) center / cover no-repeat,
    var(--vista-image) center calc(50% + var(--parallax-y)) / cover no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: background-position;
}
.section--purple {
  background: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .section { padding-block: var(--space-3xl); } }

.section__head { margin-block-end: var(--space-2xl); max-width: 780px; }
.section__head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
.section__head--center .eyebrow-thread { justify-content: center; }
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.section__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.section--cream .section__title em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section__emphasis {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + .8vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.section--cream .section__emphasis { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--purple .section__emphasis { color: var(--c-mint); }
.section__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  max-width: 640px;
}
.section--cream .section__lede { color: rgba(30,30,30,0.7); }
.section--purple .section__lede { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85); }

/* ========== chromatic orb ========== */
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .55;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orb--teal { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal), transparent 70%); }
.orb--green { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-green), transparent 70%); }
.orb--mint { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-mint), transparent 70%); }
.orb--orange { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-orange), transparent 70%); }
.orb--pink { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-pink), transparent 70%); }
.orb--purple { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-purple), transparent 70%); }
.orb--blue { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-blue), transparent 70%); }
.orb--blue-bright { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-blue-bright), transparent 70%); }

/* ========== trust (logo marquee) ========== */
.trust {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(20,182,191,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(20,182,191,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.trust__label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.trust__label.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.trust__marquee {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.trust__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 80px;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  animation: trust-scroll 90s linear infinite;
}
.trust__marquee:hover .trust__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes trust-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust__logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.5) invert(1);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              filter 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.trust__logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1) invert(0);
}
.trust__logo img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trust__label { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .trust__track { animation: none; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px; }
  .trust__marquee { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust { padding-block: var(--space-xl); }
  .trust__label { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .trust__track { gap: 48px; }
  .trust__logo { height: 32px; }
  .trust__logo img { max-width: 160px; }
}

/* ========== video section ========== */
.video__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.video__player {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px -30px rgba(20,182,191,.45);
}
.video__player img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.video__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10,10,10,0.7));
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 24px;
}
.video__play {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-cream);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(252,250,241,0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.video__play svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-inline-start: 3px; /* nudge triangle visually centered */ }
.video__play:hover { transform: scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(252,250,241,0.12), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.video__caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-end: 32px;
  inset-inline-start: calc(24px + 64px + 14px);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .video__overlay { padding: 16px; }
  .video__play { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .video__play svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .video__caption { inset-block-end: 24px; inset-inline-start: calc(16px + 56px + 12px); }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .video__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== video case cards (portfolio) ========== */
.vcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.vcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.vcase--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; }
.vcase--reverse .vcase__poster { order: 2; }
.vcase--reverse .vcase__meta   { order: 1; }
.vcase__poster {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-eerie-2) center/cover no-repeat;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px -30px rgba(20,182,191,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.vcase__poster::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0) 40%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vcase:hover .vcase__poster {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 110px -30px rgba(46,221,229,0.5);
}
.vcase__play {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 50%;
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-cream);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  border: none;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 2;
}
.vcase__play:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(252,250,241,0.12);
}
.vcase.is-playing .vcase__play { display: none; }
.vcase__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.vcase__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.vcase__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.vcase__client {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.vcase__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.vcase__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-block-start: 6px;
}
.vcase__tags span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .vcase, .vcase--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .vcase--reverse .vcase__poster { order: 0; }
  .vcase--reverse .vcase__meta { order: 0; }
  .vcase__title { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
}

/* ========== brand cases (graphic design before/after) ========== */
.brand-cases {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.brand-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.brand-case:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.brand-case__compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand-case__shot {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: #FAFAF6;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.brand-case__shot--after {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E1417 0%, #102126 100%);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,0.04);
}
.brand-case__shot img {
  max-width: 78%;
  max-height: 78%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.brand-case__shot figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 12px;
  inset-inline-start: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.brand-case__shot:not(.brand-case__shot--after) figcaption {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  color: var(--c-black);
}
.brand-case__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.brand-case__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.brand-case__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.brand-case__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .brand-case { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); padding: var(--space-lg); }
  .brand-case__title { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
}

/* ========== animated before / after slider ========== */
.ba-slider {
  --ba-pos: 50%;
  --ba-handle-size: 56px;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  touch-action: none;
  background: #0E1417;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,0.04),
    0 60px 120px -64px rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
}
.ba-slider__pane {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba-slider__pane--before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 28% 32%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFAF6 0%, #ECE7D4 100%);
}
.ba-slider__pane--after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 72% 30%, rgba(46,221,229,0.22), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1216 0%, #112428 55%, #0A1014 100%);
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 var(--ba-pos));
  will-change: clip-path;
}
.ba-slider__pane--after::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 3px, rgba(46,221,229,0.025) 3px 4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.ba-slider__pane img {
  max-width: 64%;
  max-height: 64%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ba-slider__pane--after img {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 14px 36px rgba(46,221,229,0.22))
    drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
}
.ba-slider:hover .ba-slider__pane--before img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.ba-slider:hover .ba-slider__pane--after img { transform: scale(1.045); }

.ba-slider__tick {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ba-slider__tick--before {
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  color: #0A0A0A;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.ba-slider__tick--after {
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(8,12,20,0.55);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
}

.ba-slider__divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: var(--ba-pos);
  width: 2px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(46,221,229,0.4) 6%,
    var(--c-teal-bright) 22%,
    #FCFAF1 50%,
    var(--c-teal-bright) 78%,
    rgba(46,221,229,0.4) 94%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(46,221,229,0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(46,221,229,0.25);
}

.ba-slider__handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: var(--ba-pos);
  width: var(--ba-handle-size);
  height: var(--ba-handle-size);
  margin-left: calc(var(--ba-handle-size) / -2);
  margin-top: calc(var(--ba-handle-size) / -2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #FCFAF1 0%, #E6E1CD 100%);
  color: #0E1417;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  z-index: 4;
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(252,250,241,0.06),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 280ms ease;
}
.ba-slider__handle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,221,229,0.55) 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0) 62%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: ba-pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ba-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.78); opacity: 0.65; }
  70%  { opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.7);  opacity: 0; }
}
.ba-slider:hover .ba-slider__handle,
.ba-slider__handle:hover,
.ba-slider__handle:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(46,221,229,0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,0.6),
    0 0 36px rgba(46,221,229,0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.97),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ba-slider__handle:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.ba-slider.is-dragging { cursor: ew-resize; }
.ba-slider.is-dragging .ba-slider__handle {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  transition-duration: 60ms;
}
.ba-slider.is-dragging .ba-slider__handle::before { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
.ba-slider.is-revealing .ba-slider__handle::before { animation: none; opacity: 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ba-slider__handle::before { animation: none; }
  .ba-slider__pane img { transition: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .ba-slider { --ba-handle-size: 46px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .ba-slider__tick { top: 12px; padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 10px; }
  .ba-slider__tick--before { left: 12px; }
  .ba-slider__tick--after  { right: 12px; }
  .ba-slider__pane img { max-width: 70%; max-height: 70%; }
}

/* Light variant — for case studies whose logos are designed for white. */
.ba-slider--light { background: #FFFFFF; }
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__pane--before {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__pane--after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 72% 30%, rgba(46,221,229,0.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #FBFEFE 0%, #E5F4F4 55%, #D4ECEE 100%);
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__pane--after::after {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 3px, rgba(20,182,191,0.04) 3px 4px);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__pane--before img {
  filter: none;
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__pane--after img {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(20,182,191,0.22))
    drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__tick--after {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  color: #0A5870;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 24px rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
}
.ba-slider--light .ba-slider__divider {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(20,182,191,0.5) 6%,
    var(--c-teal) 22%,
    #0A5870 50%,
    var(--c-teal) 78%,
    rgba(20,182,191,0.5) 94%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(20,182,191,0.45), 0 0 28px rgba(20,182,191,0.2);
}

/* ========== problem/solution duality (no day/night iconography) ========== */
.duality {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
}
.duality__panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.duality__panel:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.duality__panel--problem {
  background: var(--c-cream);
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,30,30,0.06);
}
.duality__panel--problem::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -120px;
  inset-inline-end: -80px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,140,63,0.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.duality__panel--solution {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-eerie) 0%, #131017 60%, #0a1c1c 100%);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
}
.duality__panel--solution::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -120px;
  inset-inline-end: -80px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .55;
  z-index: -1;
}
.duality__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.duality__icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,140,63,0.12);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-orange);
}
.duality__panel--solution .duality__icon {
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  color: var(--c-mint);
}
.duality__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
}
.duality__panel--problem .duality__label { color: var(--c-orange); }
.duality__panel--solution .duality__label { color: var(--c-mint); }
.duality__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.duality__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.duality__panel--problem .duality__title em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.duality__panel--solution .duality__title em { color: var(--c-mint); }
.duality__list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 12px;
}
.duality__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  padding-block-start: 6px;
}
.duality__list li::before {
  content: '';
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-block-start: 8px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: .5;
}
.duality__panel--problem .duality__list li { color: rgba(30,30,30,0.78); }
.duality__panel--solution .duality__list li { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .duality { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== services grid ========== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 360px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  --mx: 50%;
  --my: 50%;
}
.service-card:hover { background: #232026; }
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-end: -120px;
  inset-inline-end: -120px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: .35; }
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle 600px at var(--mx) var(--my),
    rgba(46, 221, 229, 0.12),
    rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.05) 45%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none) {
  .service-card::after { display: none; }
}
.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue-bright); }
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-teal); }
.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue); }
.service-card:nth-child(5) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.service-card:nth-child(6) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue-bright); }
.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-block-end: 14px;
}
.service-card__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-teal-bright); font-weight: 400; }
.service-card__desc {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-lg);
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card__list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  display: grid; gap: 10px;
}
.service-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.service-card__list li svg {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-start: 3px;
}
.service-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: gap var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.service-card__link:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--c-teal-bright); }

/* Cream variant — cards sit on the cream canvas with subtle dividers */
.section--slate .services-grid { background: rgba(10,88,112,0.12); }
.section--slate .service-card { background: #F0F7F5; }
.section--slate .service-card:hover { background: #E6F1EE; }
.section--slate .service-card:hover::before { opacity: .22; }
.section--slate .service-card::after {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle 600px at var(--mx) var(--my),
    rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.11),
    rgba(10, 88, 112, 0.04) 45%,
    transparent 85%
  );
}
.section--slate .service-card__title { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .service-card__title em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .service-card__desc { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.68); }
.section--slate .service-card__list li { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.72); }
.section--slate .service-card__list li svg { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .service-card__link { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .service-card__link:hover { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .service-card__num { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .service-card:nth-child(2) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--slate .service-card:nth-child(3) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--slate .service-card:nth-child(4) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--slate .service-card:nth-child(5) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .service-card:nth-child(6) .service-card__num { color: var(--c-blue); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ----- Home services: elevated cards w/ brand-tinted depth (scoped to #services) ----- */
#services {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 100% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(110,140,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%),
    var(--c-eerie);
}
#services .services-grid {
  background: transparent;
  gap: 18px;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
#services .service-card {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #1B1A20 0%, #161519 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(252,250,241,0.04),
    0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 16px 40px -22px rgba(20,182,191,0.32),
    0 28px 70px -30px rgba(8,10,16,0.6);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}
#services .service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#services .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #1F1E25 0%, #18171C 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(252,250,241,0.06),
    0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 24px 56px -22px rgba(46,221,229,0.4),
    0 40px 90px -30px rgba(8,10,16,0.7);
}
/* Per-card corner glow visible at rest; alternate teal / blue for color rhythm */
#services .service-card::before {
  opacity: 0.42;
  inset-block-end: -140px;
  inset-inline-end: -140px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,221,229,0.55) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
#services .service-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,140,255,0.55) 0%, transparent 70%); }
#services .service-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,182,191,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%); }
#services .service-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,140,255,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); }
#services .service-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,221,229,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%); }
#services .service-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,140,255,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%); }
#services .service-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.65; }

/* ========== principles ========== */
.section--principles-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--c-cream);
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  --parallax-y: 0px;
}
.section--principles-photo > .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
/* The actual photo, with a subtle cream wash layered above to lift
   text contrast while preserving the photographic character. The photo
   layer drifts on scroll via --parallax-y; the wash layers stay fixed. */
.section--principles-photo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8% 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252,250,241,0.04) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0) 40%, rgba(252,250,241,0.14) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 65% at 22% 35%, rgba(252,250,241,0.18) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0.06) 55%, rgba(252,250,241,0) 100%),
    url('../images/photos/Gradient%20man.webp');
  background-size: cover, cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center, 55% calc(35% + var(--parallax-y));
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: background-position;
}
/* Fine grain — same fine-multiply pattern used in section--slate. */
.section--principles-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='3'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 480 480' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='7'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.6 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px, 360px 360px;
  background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
  opacity: 0.14;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Light-context type overrides */
.section--principles-photo .section__title { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--principles-photo .section__title em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--principles-photo .t-teal.t-teal { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--principles-photo .t-blue.t-blue { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--principles-photo .principle__title { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--principles-photo .principle__title em { color: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(2) .principle__title em { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(3) .principle__title em { color: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--principles-photo .principle__num { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(2) .principle__num { color: var(--c-blue); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(3) .principle__num { color: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--principles-photo .principle::before { background: var(--c-teal); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--c-blue); }
.section--principles-photo .principle:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--principles-photo .principle__body { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.72); }

.principles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.principle {
  position: relative;
  padding-block-start: var(--space-xl);
}
.principle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-teal);
}
.principle:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--c-blue-bright); }
.principle:nth-child(2) .principle__num { color: var(--c-blue-bright); }
.principle:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--c-blue); }
.principle:nth-child(3) .principle__num { color: var(--c-blue); }
.principle__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.principle__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.principle__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-mint); font-weight: 400; }
.principle__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.68);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .principles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); } }

/* ========== partnership tiers ========== */
.tiers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.tier {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.tier:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.4); }
.tier--feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-deep) 0%, var(--c-teal) 100%);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
}
.tier--feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -100px;
  inset-inline-end: -100px;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252,250,241,0.18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.tier__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.tier--feature .tier__label { color: var(--c-mint); }
.tier__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.tier__desc {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
.tier--feature .tier__desc { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85); }
.tier__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.12);
  margin-block: var(--space-sm);
}
.tier__best {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
.tier__best strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tier__link {
  margin-block-start: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: gap var(--transition-base);
}
.tier__link:hover { gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Light variant — tier cards on the slate canvas */
.section--slate .tier {
  background: #F0F7F5;
  border-color: rgba(10,88,112,0.10);
}
.section--slate .tier:hover { border-color: rgba(10,88,112,0.32); }
.section--slate .tier--feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-deep) 0%, var(--c-teal) 100%);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
}
.section--slate .tier__name { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__name { color: var(--c-cream); }
.section--slate .tier__desc { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.72); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__desc { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85); }
.section--slate .tier__divider { background: rgba(20,24,28,0.12); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__divider { background: rgba(252,250,241,0.18); }
.section--slate .tier__best { color: rgba(20,24,28,0.66); }
.section--slate .tier__best strong { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__best { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__best strong { color: var(--c-cream); }
.section--slate .tier__label { color: var(--c-teal-deep); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__label { color: var(--c-mint); }
.section--slate .tier__link { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--slate .tier__link:hover { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--slate .tier--feature .tier__link { color: var(--c-cream); }
.section--slate .btn--outline {
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  border-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.30);
}
.section--slate .btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.06);
  border-color: var(--c-teal-deep);
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
}

/* ========== AI feature ========== */
.ai-feature {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 12% 18%, var(--c-blue) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 88% 22%, var(--c-pink) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 55% at 80% 85%, var(--c-orange) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 18% 82%, var(--c-purple) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-deep) 0%, var(--c-purple-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.ai-feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 25% at 30% 40%, rgba(126,236,192,0.55), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 22% at 70% 60%, rgba(255,122,182,0.45), transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.ai-feature::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 480 480' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.85' numOctaves='5' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='7'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.95 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 220px 220px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: .22;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  z-index: -1;
}
.ai-feature__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.ai-feature__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}
.ai-feature__copy { align-self: start; }
.ai-feature__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.ai-feature__right .ai-feature__body { margin-block-end: 0; }
.ai-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.ai-feature__emphasis {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--c-mint);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-lg);
}
.ai-feature__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-xl);
}
.ai-feature__stat {
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.compare-stack .ai-feature__stat { margin-block-end: 0; }
.ai-feature__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-block-end: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.ai-feature__stat-label {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.compare-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.compare-row {
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.compare-row__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-sm);
}
.compare-row__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.compare-row__tag--old { background: rgba(252,250,241,0.15); color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85); }
.compare-row__tag--new { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-teal); }
.compare-row__head-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.9);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.compare-row__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-block-end: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.compare-row__body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-feature { padding: var(--space-2xl); }
  .ai-feature__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ========== process ========== */
.process { margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl); position: relative; }
.process__line {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 36px;
  inset-inline-start: 8%;
  inset-inline-end: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-teal-bright) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 14px 1px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  opacity: .4;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.step { text-align: center; }
.step__circle {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.step__circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  z-index: -1;
}
.step:hover .step__circle { background: var(--c-teal); border-color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.step:hover .step__circle::before { opacity: .8; }
.step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.step__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-mint);
  margin-block-end: 10px;
}
.step__body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  max-width: 240px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .process__line { display: none; }
  .process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); }
}

/* ========== testimonials — horizontal scroll carousel ========== */
.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  /* Allow the track to bleed past the container's inline padding */
  margin-inline: calc(var(--content-padding-inline) * -1);
}
/* Full-bleed variant — spans the entire viewport, ignores container width */
.testimonials--full {
  margin-inline: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
}
.testimonials__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 56px var(--content-padding-inline) 64px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.testimonials--full .testimonials__track {
  /* Wider edge breathing on full-bleed so the centered card has room
     to breathe against the viewport edges on ultra-wide screens. */
  padding-inline: clamp(24px, 6vw, 120px);
}
.testimonials__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.testi {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 32vw, 440px);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.85), rgba(20,24,28,0.85));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 420px;
  margin-right: -36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(252,250,241,0.04) inset,
    0 18px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transition:
    transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
    box-shadow .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
    border-color .35s ease,
    z-index 0s linear 0s;
}
.testi:last-child { margin-right: 0; }
.testi:nth-child(odd)  { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-1deg); }
.testi:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY( 14px) rotate( 1deg); }
.testi:hover {
  transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(0);
  z-index: 5;
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.32);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,0.08) inset,
    0 32px 80px -20px rgba(20,182,191,0.28),
    0 12px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* Decorative quote glyph — removed */

.testi__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: 18px;
}
.testi__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0;
  /* Lift quote above the corner glyph */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testi__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-block-start: auto;
  padding-block-start: var(--space-md);
  border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
}
.testi__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal), var(--c-green));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(46,221,229,0.18), 0 2px 0 rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
}
.testi__avatar img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.testi__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.testi__company {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Edge fade — masks the first/last cards into the dark background */
.testimonials::before,
.testimonials::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.testimonials::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-black), transparent);
}
.testimonials::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--c-black), transparent);
}
.section--eerie .testimonials::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-eerie), transparent);
}
.section--eerie .testimonials::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--c-eerie), transparent);
}

/* ----- cream-mode (light aesthetic) ----- */
.section--cream .testi {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--c-cream) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,24,28,0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 18px 40px -22px rgba(20,24,28,0.18),
    0 6px 16px -10px rgba(20,182,191,0.10);
}
.section--cream .testi:hover {
  border-color: rgba(20,182,191,0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(20,182,191,0.10) inset,
    0 32px 70px -22px rgba(20,182,191,0.28),
    0 12px 32px -12px rgba(20,24,28,0.18);
}
.section--cream .testi__stars { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--cream .testi__quote { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .testi__author { border-block-start-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.08); }
.section--cream .testi__name { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .testi__company { color: rgba(30,30,30,0.55); }
.section--cream .testimonials::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-cream), transparent);
}
.section--cream .testimonials::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--c-cream), transparent);
}
.section--cream .testi-nav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.12);
  color: var(--c-eerie);
}
.section--cream .testi-nav:hover {
  border-color: rgba(20,182,191,0.55);
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.08);
  color: var(--c-teal);
}
.section--cream .testi-dot { background: rgba(20,24,28,0.18); }
.section--cream .testi-dot:hover { background: rgba(20,24,28,0.4); }
.section--cream .testi-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--c-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(20,182,191,0.35);
}

/* Carousel controls */
.testimonials__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-md);
  padding-inline: var(--content-padding-inline);
}
.testi-nav {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.12);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}
.testi-nav:hover {
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.45);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.testi-nav:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.testi-nav svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.testi-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), width var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0;
}
.testi-dot:hover { background: rgba(252,250,241,0.4); }
.testi-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(46,221,229,0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .testi {
    flex: 0 0 86vw;
    margin-right: -16px;
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .testimonials::before, .testimonials::after { width: 28px; }
}

/* ========== fit ========== */
.fit {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.fit > :first-child { margin-block-start: -52px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .fit > :first-child { margin-block-start: 0; }
}
.fit-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 10px;
}
.fit-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}
.fit-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.06);
}
.fit-list li svg {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-start: 2px;
}
.fit-list li span {
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .fit { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== outcomes (orbital) ========== */
.section--outcomes { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section--outcomes::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -10% auto auto;
  width: 60%;
  height: 80%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(46,221,229,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(110,134,255,0.07), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orbital {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1.14fr);
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.orbital__intro { max-width: 520px; }
.orbital__intro .section__title { margin-block-end: var(--space-md); }
.orbital__intro .section__lede { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.70); }
.orbital__hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-xl);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(166,240,216,0.85);
}
.orbital__hint-pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--c-teal-bright);
  animation: orbital-pulse-dot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbital-pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .35; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.7); }
}

/* ----- stage ----- */
.orbital__stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  isolation: isolate;
  container-type: inline-size;
  container-name: orbital;
}
.orbital__atmos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(46,221,229,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(110,134,255,0.06), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ----- core ----- */
.orbital__core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.orbital__stage.is-focused .orbital__core { opacity: .25; }
.orbital__core-orb {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 32% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent 45%),
    conic-gradient(from 220deg, var(--c-blue-bright), var(--c-teal-bright), var(--c-mint), var(--c-blue-bright));
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(46,221,229,.45),
    0 0 80px rgba(110,134,255,.25),
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  animation: orbital-core-spin 14s linear infinite;
}
.orbital__core-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(252,250,241,.6);
}
.orbital__core-ping {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,.45);
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: orbital-ping 2.6s cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1) infinite;
  opacity: .8;
}
.orbital__core-ping--delay { animation-delay: 1.3s; border-color: rgba(110,134,255,.45); }
@keyframes orbital-core-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes orbital-ping {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.7); opacity: .85; }
  80%,100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ----- rings ----- */
.orbital__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbital__ring--outer {
  width: 78%; height: 78%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(46,221,229,.04) inset;
}
.orbital__ring--mid {
  width: 50%; height: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(252,250,241,.07);
}

/* ----- rotor + nodes ----- */
.orbital__rotor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  --rotation: 0deg;
  --orbit-radius: 39cqw;
  transform: rotate(var(--rotation));
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 2;
}
.orbital__rotor.is-snap {
  transition: transform .85s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.orbital__node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  --angle: 0deg;
  transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translate(var(--orbit-radius));
  width: 0; height: 0;
}
.orbital__btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--angle) - var(--rotation)));
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.orbital__halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px; left: 50%;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,221,229,.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orbital__chip {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.07), transparent 60%),
    rgba(20,24,28,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,.18);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.85);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 16px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.orbital__chip svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.orbital__pin {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.55);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}

.orbital__btn:hover .orbital__halo,
.orbital__btn:focus-visible .orbital__halo { opacity: 1; }
.orbital__btn:hover .orbital__chip {
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,.55);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.orbital__btn:hover .orbital__pin { color: var(--c-cream); }
.orbital__btn:focus-visible .orbital__chip {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* state: related */
.orbital__node.is-related .orbital__chip {
  border-color: rgba(166,240,216,.7);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    rgba(20,24,28,.92);
  color: var(--c-mint);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 18px -4px rgba(46,221,229,.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.orbital__node.is-related .orbital__halo {
  opacity: .9;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(166,240,216,.28), transparent 70%);
  animation: orbital-pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orbital__node.is-related .orbital__pin { color: rgba(166,240,216,.9); }

/* state: dim */
.orbital__node.is-dim .orbital__chip { opacity: .35; filter: saturate(.4); }
.orbital__node.is-dim .orbital__pin { opacity: .3; }

/* state: active */
.orbital__node.is-active .orbital__chip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-bright), var(--c-blue-bright));
  border-color: rgba(252,250,241,.95);
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(46,221,229,.12),
    0 14px 32px -10px rgba(46,221,229,.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  transform: scale(1.18);
}
.orbital__node.is-active .orbital__pin {
  color: var(--c-cream);
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* ----- card ----- */
.orbital__card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, calc(46px + 28px)) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--angle) - var(--rotation)));
  transform-origin: 50% -28px;
  width: 320px;
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(14,17,21,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(252,250,241,.04),
    0 0 40px -10px rgba(46,221,229,.25);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease .05s, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), visibility 0s linear .3s;
  z-index: 50;
}
.orbital__node.is-active { z-index: 60; }
.orbital__node.is-active .orbital__card {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, calc(46px + 22px)) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--angle) - var(--rotation)));
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), visibility 0s;
}
.orbital__card-stem {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 50%;
  width: 1px; height: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(46,221,229,.6));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.orbital__card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-block-end: 10px;
}
.orbital__card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  background: var(--c-mint);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.orbital__card-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.45);
}
.orbital__card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.orbital__card-body {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.72);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.orbital__card-meter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px 10px;
  padding-block-start: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,.08);
}
.orbital__card-meter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.55);
}
.orbital__card-meter-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.orbital__card-bar {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.orbital__card-bar > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--w, 0%);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-mint), var(--c-teal-bright), var(--c-blue-bright));
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: width .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.orbital__card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 8px;
  padding-block-start: 14px;
  margin-block-start: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,.08);
}
.orbital__card-link-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.45);
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.orbital__jump {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,.16);
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,.85);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.orbital__jump svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.orbital__jump:hover {
  background: rgba(46,221,229,.10);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,.55);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.orbital__jump:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.orbital__legend { display: none; }

/* ----- responsive ----- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .orbital { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); }
  .orbital__intro { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
  .orbital__intro .eyebrow-thread { justify-content: center; }
  .orbital__stage { max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .orbital__stage { max-width: 460px; }
  .orbital__chip { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .orbital__chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .orbital__halo { top: 20px; }
  .orbital__card { width: 280px; padding: 18px 18px 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .orbital__stage {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-block-start: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .orbital__atmos,
  .orbital__core,
  .orbital__ring,
  .orbital__rotor { display: none; }
  .orbital__stage::after { display: none; }
  .orbital__legend {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(252,250,241,.08);
  }
  .orbital__legend li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: var(--c-eerie);
    color: rgba(252,250,241,.78);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .orbital__legend span {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--c-mint);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orbital__core-orb,
  .orbital__core-ping,
  .orbital__hint-pulse { animation: none; }
}

/* ========== FAQ ========== */
.section--faq {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: clamp(96px, 12vw, 160px);
}
.faq-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(75% 60% at 8% -10%, rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 100% 110%, rgba(78, 214, 164, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(55% 50% at 95% 5%, rgba(255, 91, 161, 0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-cream) 0%, #FAF7EA 50%, var(--c-cream) 100%);
}
.faq-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.9) 0%, rgba(252, 250, 241, 0) 12%, rgba(252, 250, 241, 0) 88%, rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.9) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.55 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.06'/></svg>");
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: .25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq {
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item {
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08); }
.faq-item__q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq-item__q:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.faq-item__num {
  display: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  margin-inline-end: 4px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.faq-item__text { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.faq-item__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.faq-item__a {
  padding-block-end: var(--space-lg);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.faq-item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

/* ----- FAQ on cream / light context ----- */
.section--cream .faq-item,
.section--cream .faq-item:first-child {
  border-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.10);
}
.section--cream .faq-item {
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}
.section--cream .faq-item[open] {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 0%, rgba(252,250,241,0) 100%);
}
.section--cream .faq-item__q {
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  padding-block: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}
.section--cream .faq-item__q:hover {
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
}
.section--cream .faq-item__q:hover .faq-item__num {
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
}
.section--cream .faq-item__num {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-block-start: 6px;
  min-width: 28px;
}
.section--cream .faq-item__text {
  padding-block-start: 1px;
}
.section--cream .faq-item__icon {
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.04);
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
  margin-block-start: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,24,28,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(20,24,28,0.02);
}
.section--cream .faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon {
  background: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 18px rgba(10, 88, 112, 0.18),
    0 2px 4px rgba(10, 88, 112, 0.10);
}
.section--cream .faq-item:not([open]) .faq-item__q:hover .faq-item__icon {
  background: rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.14);
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
  border-color: rgba(20, 182, 191, 0.45);
}
.section--cream .faq-item[open] .faq-item__q:hover .faq-item__icon {
  background: var(--c-teal-deep);
  border-color: var(--c-teal-deep);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.section--cream .faq-item__a {
  color: rgba(20, 24, 28, 0.72);
  padding-inline-start: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 60px);
  padding-inline-end: 60px;
  padding-block-end: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.section--cream .faq-item summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal);
  outline-offset: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section--cream .faq-item__num { min-width: 22px; font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .section--cream .faq-item__a {
    padding-inline-start: 36px;
    padding-inline-end: 0;
  }
}

/* ========== final CTA ========== */
.cta {
  background: var(--c-black);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: var(--space-4xl);
}
.cta__chrome {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.cta__chrome::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 50%;
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 1100px; height: 1100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 75%, var(--c-green) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--c-pink) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, var(--c-orange) 0%, transparent 28%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: .7;
}
.cta__chrome::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: 50%;
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-mint) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .35;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.cta__chrome-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='3'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: .14;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta__inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
}
.cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-7xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.cta__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-mint); font-weight: 400; }
.cta__emphasis {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem);
  color: var(--c-mint);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-xl);
}
.cta__body {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-2xl);
}
.cta__group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta__sub {
  margin-block-start: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
}

/* ========== footer ========== */
.footer {
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-block-end: var(--space-2xl);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
}
.footer__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.footer__brand-img {
  display: block;
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.footer__tagline {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.footer__contact {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.6);
}
.footer__column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
}
.footer__column-links {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.footer__column-links a {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__column-links a:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.footer__bottom {
  padding-block-start: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.45);
}
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--c-cream); }
.footer__social {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer__social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.04);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-fast),
    background var(--transition-fast),
    border-color var(--transition-fast),
    transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.footer__social-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.footer__social-icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); } }

/* ========== prose (for blog/legal/utility pages) ========== */
.prose {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.prose h1, .prose h2, .prose h3, .prose h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  margin-block: 1.6em 0.6em;
}
.prose h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); margin-block-start: 0; }
.prose h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
.prose h3 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
.prose h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.prose p { margin-block: 1em; }
.prose a { color: var(--c-teal-bright); border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.4); transition: border-color var(--transition-fast); }
.prose a:hover { border-block-end-color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-inline-start: 1.4em; margin-block: 1em; }
.prose ul li, .prose ol li { margin-block: 0.4em; }
.prose hr { border: none; border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.1); margin-block: 2.5em; }
.prose strong { color: var(--c-cream); font-weight: 600; }
.prose em { color: var(--c-mint); }
.prose blockquote {
  margin: 1.6em 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--c-teal);
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.06);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.prose code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, monospace;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

/* ========== sitemap grid ========== */
.sitemap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sitemap-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  padding-block-end: 12px;
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
}
.sitemap-section ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.sitemap-section a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.04);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding var(--transition-base);
}
.sitemap-section a:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); padding-inline-start: 6px; }
.sitemap-section a span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== blog list ========== */
.posts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.4); }
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
}
.post-card__topic { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.post-card__readtime { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.5); }
.post-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0;
}
.post-card__title a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.post-card__excerpt {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  flex: 1;
}
.post-card__link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}
.post-card__link:hover { gap: 14px; color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .posts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== form (assessment / apply) ========== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -120px;
  inset-inline-end: -120px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .35;
  z-index: 0;
}
.form-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* ============================================================
   Split-form hero — heading + lede on the left, form-card on the
   right; form pierces down into the slate "tail" section below
   that holds a left-column note. Used on /apply and /strategy-session.
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero.page-hero--split { overflow: visible; align-items: start; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero--split .page-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 560px);
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}
.page-hero__split-text { min-width: 0; }
.page-hero__split-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-block-end: -260px;
}
.page-hero--split .form-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #F0F7F5;
  border-color: rgba(10,88,112,0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10,24,32,0.55), 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(10,24,32,0.35);
}
.page-hero--split .form-card::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: .18;
}

/* Tail under the split hero — left-column note on the slate canvas */
.split-tail { padding-block: var(--space-3xl); }
.split-tail__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 560px);
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}
.split-tail__note {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: rgba(20,24,28,0.72);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
  padding-block-start: var(--space-lg);
}
.split-tail__note a {
  color: var(--c-teal-deep);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(10,88,112,0.4);
  transition: color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.split-tail__note a:hover { color: var(--c-teal); border-block-end-color: var(--c-teal); }
.split-tail__note strong { color: var(--c-eerie); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero--split .page-hero__inner,
  .split-tail__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .page-hero__split-form { margin-block-end: -120px; }
  .split-tail { padding-block: var(--space-2xl); }
  .split-tail__note { padding-block-start: var(--space-md); }
}
.form-row { display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); margin-block-end: var(--space-md); }
.form-row--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form-row--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin-block-end: 8px;
}
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.35); }
.form-textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-help { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(252,250,241,0.5); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ========== two-column layout ========== */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); } }

/* ========== feature list (icon + title + description rows) ========== */
.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.feature-list__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
}
.feature-list__item:last-child { border-block-end: none; }
.feature-list__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.12);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.feature-list__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.feature-list__desc {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.65);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========== team grid ========== */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.team-member {
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}
.team-member:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.4); }
.team-member__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-deep), var(--c-eerie));
}
.team-member__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(0.2) brightness(0.95);
  transition: filter var(--transition-base);
}
.team-member:hover .team-member__photo img { filter: none; }
.team-member__bio {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}
.team-member:hover .team-member__bio { opacity: 1; }
.team-member__bio p {
  color: var(--c-cream);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
.team-member__info {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.team-member__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.team-member__role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-mint);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========== story / book layout ========== */
.story-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2218 0%, #3a2f21 50%, #2a2218 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.story-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: .08;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  z-index: -1;
}
.story-card__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}
.story-card__dict {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.story-card__dict-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.story-card__dict-phon { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.5); margin-left: 12px; }
.story-card__dict-pos { color: var(--c-mint); font-style: italic; margin-left: 12px; }
.story-card__dict-def { display: block; color: var(--c-cream); margin-top: 6px; font-size: var(--text-base); }
.story-card__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-mint); font-weight: 400; }
.story-card__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.story-card__body p { margin-block: 1em; }
.story-card__body p:first-child::first-letter {
  font-size: 3em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-mint);
  float: left;
  margin: 0.05em 0.1em 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.story-card__hare {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.1);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.4);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ========== storybook plate ========== */
.story-card--book {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 22% 30%, rgba(255, 196, 130, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 80%, rgba(166, 240, 216, 0.05), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2218 0%, #3a2f21 50%, #2a2218 100%);
}

.story-card__sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  color: var(--c-mint);
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(166, 240, 216, 0.6);
  animation: sparkle-twinkle 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.story-card__sparkle--1 { top: 8%;  left: 6%;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.story-card__sparkle--2 { top: 14%; left: 46%; font-size: 10px; animation-delay: 1.6s; color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55); }
.story-card__sparkle--3 { bottom: 18%; left: 4%; font-size: 11px; animation-delay: 3.0s; }
.story-card__sparkle--4 { top: 38%; right: 5%; font-size: 9px; animation-delay: 2.2s; color: rgba(252,250,241,0.4); }
@keyframes sparkle-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  40%      { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
  60%      { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.story-card__plate-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.story-card__plate-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.story-card__plate-label::before,
.story-card__plate-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(166, 240, 216, 0.55), transparent);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 14px;
}

.story-card__plate {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 14px 14px;
  background-color: #efe6cf;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 28% 18%, rgba(140, 100, 60, 0.05), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 82%, rgba(140, 100, 60, 0.07), transparent 55%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.45'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-blend-mode: normal, normal, multiply;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: rotate(-1.4deg);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.10),
    0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 8px 18px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 90px -20px rgba(255, 180, 100, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.story-card__plate::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.22);
  border-radius: 1px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card__plate::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.10);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card__plate:hover {
  transform: rotate(-0.4deg) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.10),
    0 32px 60px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 12px 22px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 120px -18px rgba(255, 180, 100, 0.32);
}

.story-card__plate-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 1px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-card__plate-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 32 32'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%238a6a3d' stroke-width='1.1' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 18 L3 7 Q3 3 7 3 L18 3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M7 11 Q9 8 12 7'/%3E%3Cpath d='M9 6.5 q1.5 -2 3.5 -2.2' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='5.2' cy='13' r='0.9' fill='%238a6a3d'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='12.8' cy='5.2' r='0.9' fill='%238a6a3d'/%3E%3Cpath d='M6 16 q1 -1.5 2.5 -1.5' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.story-card__plate-corner--tl { top: -6px;    left: -6px; }
.story-card__plate-corner--tr { top: -6px;    right: -6px; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.story-card__plate-corner--bl { bottom: -6px; left: -6px;  transform: scaleY(-1); }
.story-card__plate-corner--br { bottom: -6px; right: -6px; transform: scale(-1, -1); }

.story-card__plate-caption {
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.62);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.story-card__plate-caption em {
  color: var(--c-mint);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.story-card__plate-flourish {
  color: rgba(166, 240, 216, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  font-style: normal;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.story-card__plate-note {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.42);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.story-card__plate-note em {
  color: rgba(252, 250, 241, 0.7);
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .story-card { padding: var(--space-2xl); }
  .story-card__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-card__plate { transform: rotate(-0.8deg); }
  .story-card__sparkle { display: none; }
}

/* ========== entrance animation ========== */
@keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.reveal { animation: rise .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both; }
.reveal-d1 { animation-delay: .12s; }
.reveal-d2 { animation-delay: .24s; }
.reveal-d3 { animation-delay: .36s; }
.reveal-d4 { animation-delay: .48s; }

/* =============================================================
   PAGE HERO — consistent inner-page hero across all non-home pages
   Compact, breadcrumb-led, with a 3-card "context" row.
   ============================================================= */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 0;
  background: var(--c-black);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 96px 0 var(--space-2xl);
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Allow the platforms popover to escape the hero bottom while open. The chrome
   wrapper has its own overflow:hidden, so orbs/grid/noise stay clipped. The
   z-index lifts the hero's whole stacking context above the next section. */
.page-hero:has(.page-hero__ctx--pop:hover),
.page-hero:has(.page-hero__ctx--pop:focus-within) {
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 30;
}
.page-hero--sm { padding: 96px 0 var(--space-xl); }
.page-hero--with-collage {
  align-items: stretch;
}
.page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__copy {
  align-self: center;
}
.page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3.2vw, 4rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
}
.page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__lede,
.page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__context { max-width: 660px; }
.page-hero__collage {
  --collage-radius: clamp(120px, 16vw, 188px);
  --collage-card-w: clamp(140px, 18vw, 210px);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: clamp(380px, 38vw, 520px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  align-self: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__collage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(46,221,229,0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 65%, rgba(185,138,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(38px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: collage-glow-pulse 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-hero__collage-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  animation: collage-orbit-sway 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero__collage-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: var(--collage-card-w);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  margin-inline-start: calc(var(--collage-card-w) / -2);
  margin-block-start: calc((var(--collage-card-w) * 9 / 16) / -2);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.85),
    0 8px 18px -8px rgba(46,221,229,0.22),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(252,250,241,0.05);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform:
    rotate(var(--theta))
    translateY(calc(var(--collage-radius) * -1));
  opacity: 0;
  animation:
    collage-fade-in 1.2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards var(--d),
    collage-card-bob 7s ease-in-out infinite calc(var(--d) + 1.2s);
}
.page-hero__collage-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(252,250,241,0.05) 0%, transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__collage-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 55%, rgba(20,182,191,0.20) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes collage-fade-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform:
      rotate(var(--theta))
      translateY(calc(var(--collage-radius) * -0.7))
      scale(.92);
  }
  to {
    opacity: .92;
    transform:
      rotate(var(--theta))
      translateY(calc(var(--collage-radius) * -1));
  }
}
@keyframes collage-card-bob {
  0%, 100% {
    transform:
      rotate(var(--theta))
      translateY(calc(var(--collage-radius) * -1));
  }
  50% {
    transform:
      rotate(var(--theta))
      translateY(calc(var(--collage-radius) * -1 - 4px));
  }
}
@keyframes collage-orbit-sway {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-5deg); }
  50%      { transform: rotate(5deg); }
}
@keyframes collage-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .85; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.04); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .page-hero--with-collage .page-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero__collage { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero__collage-orbit { animation: none; }
  .page-hero__collage-card { animation: collage-fade-in 0.6s ease forwards var(--d); }
  .page-hero__collage::before { animation: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero__collage-card { animation: collage-fade-in 0.6s ease forwards var(--d); }
}
.page-hero__chrome {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero__chrome::before,
.page-hero__chrome::after,
.page-hero__chrome-orb {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  will-change: transform;
}
.page-hero__chrome::before {
  width: 720px; height: 720px;
  inset-block-start: -200px;
  inset-inline-start: -180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-teal-deep) 40%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: .55;
  animation: orb-drift-a 38s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-hero__chrome::after {
  width: 580px; height: 580px;
  inset-block-end: -180px;
  inset-inline-end: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, var(--c-purple) 0%, var(--c-purple-deep) 40%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: .42;
  animation: orb-drift-b 44s ease-in-out -10s infinite;
}
.page-hero__chrome-orb {
  width: 540px; height: 540px;
  inset-block-start: 30%;
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--c-pink) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: .28;
  animation: orb-drift-c 40s ease-in-out -15s infinite;
}
.page-hero__chrome-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(252,250,241,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(252,250,241,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 96px 96px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__chrome-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 320 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n' x='0' y='0'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.6' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch' seed='3'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.92 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: .14;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--content-padding-inline);
  width: 100%;
}
.page-hero__crumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-xl);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(20,20,22,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.page-hero__crumb a { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.page-hero__crumb a:hover { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.page-hero__crumb-sep { color: rgba(252,250,241,0.3); }
.page-hero__crumb-current { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.page-hero__crumb-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--c-teal-bright);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.page-hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 4.2vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 1080px;
}
.page-hero__heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.page-hero__heading .t-mint { color: var(--c-mint); }
.page-hero__lede {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.page-hero__lede strong { color: var(--c-cream); font-weight: 600; }
.page-hero__lede + .page-hero__lede { margin-block-start: var(--space-md); }
.page-hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-xl);
}

/* "Built for / Replaces / You get" context row */
.page-hero__context {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  border-block-start: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.1);
  border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
}
.page-hero__context > div {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md) var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-inline-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
}
.page-hero__context > div:last-child { border-inline-end: none; }
.page-hero__context > div + div { padding-inline-start: var(--space-lg); }
.page-hero__ctx-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.5);
  margin-block-end: 8px;
}
.page-hero__ctx-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-hero__ctx-value em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }

/* ---- page-hero ctx popover (e.g. Platforms hover panel) ---- */
.page-hero__ctx--pop {
  position: relative;
  cursor: help;
  outline: none;
}
.page-hero__ctx--pop .page-hero__ctx-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.page-hero__ctx-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 2px 8px 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.28);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.page-hero__ctx-hint-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46,221,229,0.85);
  animation: ctxHintPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctxHintPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.8); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1); }
}
.page-hero__ctx--pop:hover .page-hero__ctx-hint,
.page-hero__ctx--pop:focus-visible .page-hero__ctx-hint {
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  border-color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.page-hero__ctx--pop::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline: 0;
  inset-block-start: 100%;
  height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__ctx--pop:hover::after,
.page-hero__ctx--pop:focus-within::after {
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.ctx-pop {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: calc(100% + 10px);
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 460px;
  max-width: 92vw;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,24,28,0.985) 0%, rgba(12,15,19,0.985) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(36px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(36px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 38px 100px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(252,250,241,0.03) inset,
    0 1px 0 rgba(252,250,241,0.06) inset,
    0 -28px 60px -40px rgba(46,221,229,0.35) inset;
  isolation: isolate;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              visibility 0s linear .25s;
  z-index: 30;
  text-align: left;
}
.page-hero__ctx--pop:hover .ctx-pop,
.page-hero__ctx--pop:focus-within .ctx-pop {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
.ctx-pop__aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(78,214,164,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.ctx-pop__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 4px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ctx-pop__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.ctx-pop__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46,221,229,0.85);
}
.ctx-pop__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ctx-pop__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.ctx-pop__col-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.ctx-pop__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.45);
}
.ctx-pop__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.ctx-pop__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ctx-pop__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.ctx-pop__list li:hover {
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.06);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.ctx-pop__mark {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(46,221,229,0.22), rgba(46,221,229,0.04) 70%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.20);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ctx-pop__mark--wide { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.ctx-pop__mark--brand {
  background: rgba(10,12,14,0.85);
  border-color: rgba(252,250,241,0.10);
  padding: 4px;
}
.ctx-pop__mark--brand svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.ctx-pop__foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.22);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.ctx-pop__foot:hover {
  background: rgba(20,182,191,0.18);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ctx-pop {
    width: min(92vw, 420px);
    inset-inline-start: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .page-hero { min-height: auto; padding: 130px 0 var(--space-2xl); }
  .page-hero__heading { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
  .page-hero__context { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero__context > div {
    border-inline-end: none;
    border-block-end: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  }
  .page-hero__context > div + div { padding-inline-start: 0; }
  .page-hero__context > div:last-child { border-block-end: none; }
}

/* =============================================================
   PARALLAX MOCKUPS — floating product imagery in hero / AI section
   ============================================================= */
.page-hero--with-mockup {
  align-items: stretch;
}
.page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(20px, 3vh, 48px) clamp(12px, 2vh, 32px);
}
.page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__copy {
  align-self: end;
}
.page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__heading,
.page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__lede {
  max-width: 620px;
}
.page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__context {
  max-width: 620px;
}
.page-hero__mockup-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 56vh, 600px);
}
.page-hero__mockup {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: clamp(340px, 32vw, 480px);
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55))
    drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(46,221,229,0.18));
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  /* Parallax base — JS layers a translateY on top via CSS variable */
  --parallax-y: 0px;
  transform: translate3d(0, var(--parallax-y), 0) rotate(-6deg);
}
.page-hero__mockup-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  width: 120%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(46,221,229,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(185,138,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  opacity: .9;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .page-hero--with-mockup .page-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .page-hero__mockup-wrap { display: none; }
}

/* AI feature section phone mockup — in-flow under the pillar cards on the right */
.ai-feature { position: relative; }
.ai-feature__mockup-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-block-start: calc(var(--space-md) * -1);
}
.ai-feature__mockup {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: clamp(280px, 32vw, 400px);
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.55))
    drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(46,221,229,0.22));
  will-change: transform;
  --parallax-y: 0px;
  transform: translate3d(0, var(--parallax-y), 0);
}
.ai-feature__mockup-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
  width: 90%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(166,240,216,0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, rgba(46,221,229,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
}

/* =============================================================
   SPOTLIGHT — frame-less project showcase for recent builds
   ============================================================= */
.spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(80px, 10vw, 160px);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.spotlight {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px);
  row-gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.spotlight__media {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  align-self: center;
}
.spotlight__info { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.spotlight__details { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.spotlight:nth-child(even) .spotlight__media { grid-column: 2; }
.spotlight:nth-child(even) .spotlight__info { grid-column: 1; }
.spotlight:nth-child(even) .spotlight__details { grid-column: 1; }
.spotlight__media {
  position: relative;
  /* Glow halo */
  isolation: isolate;
}
.spotlight__media::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(46,221,229,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 60%, rgba(185,138,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: .85;
  transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.spotlight:hover .spotlight__media::before { opacity: 1; }
.spotlight__hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.spotlight:hover .spotlight__hero-img { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.spotlight__details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(8px, 1vw, 14px);
}
.spotlight__detail {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  padding: 0;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  appearance: none;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.spotlight__detail:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 30px -8px rgba(46,221,229,0.35);
}
.spotlight__detail:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.spotlight__detail img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.spotlight__detail-zoom {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(15,18,22,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.spotlight__detail-zoom svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}
.spotlight__detail:hover .spotlight__detail-zoom {
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  color: var(--c-black);
  border-color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.spotlight__info { padding-block: var(--space-xl); }
.spotlight__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.spotlight__num::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  opacity: .5;
}
.spotlight__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.spotlight__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.spotlight__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.spotlight__body strong { color: var(--c-cream); font-weight: 600; }
.spotlight__tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-md);
}
.spotlight__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "media"
      "info"
      "details";
    column-gap: 0;
    row-gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .spotlight:nth-child(even) .spotlight__media { grid-column: 1; }
  .spotlight:nth-child(even) .spotlight__info { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
  .spotlight__info { padding-block: 0; }
}

/* =============================================================
   LIGHTBOX — fullscreen image viewer for spotlight thumbnails
   ============================================================= */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px);
  background: rgba(8,10,14,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease;
  cursor: zoom-out;
}
.lightbox.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.lightbox__img {
  max-width: min(1200px, 90vw);
  max-height: 88vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transform: scale(.96);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  cursor: default;
}
.lightbox.is-open .lightbox__img { transform: scale(1); }
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
  right: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.2);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.lightbox__close:hover {
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(252,250,241,0.35);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.lightbox__close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-teal-bright);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.lightbox--video .lightbox__frame {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1200px, 92vw);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 86vh;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transform: scale(.96);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  cursor: default;
}
.lightbox--video.is-open .lightbox__frame { transform: scale(1); }
.lightbox--video .lightbox__frame iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* =============================================================
   PIPELINE STAGES — for /pipeline-build 10-stage methodology
   ============================================================= */
.pipeline-leaks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.pipeline-leak {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.6), rgba(20,24,28,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,140,63,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: start;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.pipeline-leak:hover { border-color: rgba(255,140,63,0.35); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pipeline-leak__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,140,63,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,140,63,0.35);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-orange-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.pipeline-leak__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.pipeline-leak__body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .pipeline-leaks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pipeline-stages {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
}
.pipeline-stages::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block: 36px;
  inset-inline-start: 32px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(46,221,229,0.4) 5%,
    rgba(46,221,229,0.4) 95%,
    transparent 100%);
}
.pipeline-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.45), rgba(20,24,28,0.35));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.pipeline-stage:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.25); transform: translateX(4px); }
.pipeline-stage__num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  margin-inline-start: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-eerie);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(20,182,191,0.05), 0 0 20px -4px rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
}
.pipeline-stage__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.pipeline-stage__title em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.pipeline-stage__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pipeline-stages::before { inset-inline-start: 24px; }
  .pipeline-stage { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg) var(--space-md) 8px; }
  .pipeline-stage__num { width: 32px; height: 32px; margin-inline-start: 6px; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
}

/* =============================================================
   PLATFORMS — ad platforms grid for /ads-ppc
   ============================================================= */
.platform-cluster {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.platform-cluster__col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.platform-cluster__col h3 em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.platform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.platform-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}
.platform-card:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(28,33,40,0.7); }
.platform-card__mark {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-deep), var(--c-eerie));
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.25);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.platform-card__mark--brand {
  background: rgba(10,12,14,0.85);
  border-color: rgba(252,250,241,0.10);
  padding: 6px;
}
.platform-card__mark--brand svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.platform-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .platform-cluster { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Light-section variant for platform cluster */
.section--cream .platform-cluster__col h3 { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .platform-cluster__col h3 em { color: var(--c-teal); }
.section--cream .platform-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.08);
}
.section--cream .platform-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-color: rgba(10,88,112,0.35);
}
.section--cream .platform-card__name { color: var(--c-eerie); }
.section--cream .platform-card__mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,88,112,0.10), rgba(252,250,241,0.6));
  border-color: rgba(10,88,112,0.18);
  color: var(--c-teal);
}
.section--cream .platform-card__mark--brand {
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.95);
  border-color: rgba(20,24,28,0.08);
}

/* =============================================================
   COMMITMENT LIST — transparency promises for /ads-ppc
   ============================================================= */
.commitments {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.commitment {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.5), rgba(20,24,28,0.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.commitment:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.25); }
.commitment__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: 12px;
}
.commitment__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.commitment__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .commitments { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   HUMAN vs AI SPLIT — for /social-media-management
   ============================================================= */
.split-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.split-pair__col {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.5), rgba(20,24,28,0.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
}
.split-pair__col--human { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.18); }
.split-pair__col--ai { border-color: rgba(185,138,255,0.18); }
.split-pair__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  margin-block-end: 12px;
}
.split-pair__col--human .split-pair__label { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.split-pair__col--ai .split-pair__label { color: var(--c-purple); }
.split-pair__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.split-pair__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.split-pair__col--human .split-pair__title em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.split-pair__col--ai .split-pair__title em { color: var(--c-purple); }
.split-pair__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-md) 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.split-pair__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
.split-pair__list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.split-pair__col--human .split-pair__list li::before { background: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.split-pair__col--ai .split-pair__list li::before { background: var(--c-purple); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .split-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   DUALITY — humans × AI editorial split
   Single canvas, two visual languages, central medallion
   ============================================================= */
.duet {
  position: relative;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.07);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.55), rgba(20,24,28,0.32));
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.duet__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.duet__bg-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.42;
}
.duet__bg-orb--teal {
  top: -180px; left: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,221,229,0.55), rgba(46,221,229,0) 65%);
}
.duet__bg-orb--purple {
  bottom: -180px; right: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,138,255,0.55), rgba(185,138,255,0) 65%);
}
.duet__bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(252,250,241,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(252,250,241,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.duet__panes {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  z-index: 1;
}

.duet__pane {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  min-height: 480px;
}
.duet__pane--human {
  padding-inline-end: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 56px);
}
.duet__pane--ai {
  padding-inline-start: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 56px);
}
.duet__pane--ai::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(185,138,255,0.28) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 22%, black 78%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.duet__seam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(46,221,229,0) 0%,
    rgba(46,221,229,0.5) 18%,
    rgba(252,250,241,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(185,138,255,0.5) 82%,
    rgba(185,138,255,0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.duet__seam-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(28,33,40,1), rgba(14,18,22,1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.18);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(20,24,28,0.85),
    0 0 36px -6px rgba(46,221,229,0.45),
    0 0 36px 6px rgba(185,138,255,0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: duetBreathe 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes duetBreathe {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 6px rgba(20,24,28,0.85),
      0 0 36px -6px rgba(46,221,229,0.45),
      0 0 36px 6px rgba(185,138,255,0.25);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 6px rgba(20,24,28,0.85),
      0 0 48px -4px rgba(46,221,229,0.6),
      0 0 48px 8px rgba(185,138,255,0.4);
  }
}
.duet__seam-mark::before,
.duet__seam-mark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.duet__seam-mark::before {
  background: conic-gradient(from 200deg, rgba(46,221,229,0.6), rgba(185,138,255,0.6), rgba(46,221,229,0.6));
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -1;
}
.duet__seam-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-bright), var(--c-cream) 50%, var(--c-purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.duet__tag {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  column-gap: 10px;
  row-gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  margin-block-end: 22px;
  z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.duet__tag-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.duet__tag-label {
  grid-row: 1;
}
.duet__tag-meta {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.42);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__tag { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.duet__pane--ai .duet__tag { color: var(--c-purple); }
.duet__pane--human .duet__tag-dot {
  background: var(--c-teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(46,221,229,0.7);
}
.duet__pane--ai .duet__tag-dot {
  background: var(--c-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(185,138,255,0.7);
  animation: duetPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes duetPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.55; }
}

.duet__title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  z-index: 1;
}
.duet__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  position: relative;
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__title em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.duet__pane--ai .duet__title em { color: var(--c-purple); }
.duet__title em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.28;
}

.duet__list {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
  counter-reset: duetItem;
}
.duet__item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 13px 12px 13px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  transition: background-color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}
.duet__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06); }
.duet__item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.4);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  transition: color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}
.duet__item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color 220ms ease;
}

/* Human side — italic editorial numbers */
.duet__pane--human .duet__item-num {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(46,221,229,0.55);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(46,221,229,0.06), transparent 80%);
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__item:hover .duet__item-num {
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__item:hover .duet__item-text {
  color: var(--c-cream);
}

/* AI side — slash-prefixed mono-feel */
.duet__pane--ai .duet__item-num {
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(185,138,255,0.5);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1;
}
.duet__pane--ai .duet__item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(185,138,255,0.06), transparent 80%);
}
.duet__pane--ai .duet__item:hover .duet__item-num {
  color: var(--c-purple);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.duet__pane--ai .duet__item:hover .duet__item-text {
  color: var(--c-cream);
}

.duet__foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.42);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.duet__foot-glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}
.duet__pane--human .duet__foot-glyph { color: rgba(46,221,229,0.65); }
.duet__pane--ai .duet__foot-glyph { color: rgba(185,138,255,0.65); }

/* Stacked layout for mobile / tablet */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .duet__panes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .duet__pane { min-height: auto; padding: clamp(24px, 6vw, 40px); }
  .duet__pane--human { padding-block-end: 56px; }
  .duet__pane--ai { padding-block-start: 56px; }
  .duet__seam {
    top: 50%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(46,221,229,0) 0%,
      rgba(46,221,229,0.5) 18%,
      rgba(252,250,241,0.55) 50%,
      rgba(185,138,255,0.5) 82%,
      rgba(185,138,255,0) 100%);
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   BEFORE / AFTER cards (graphic-design case studies)
   ============================================================= */
.brand-cases {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.brand-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.45), rgba(20,24,28,0.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.brand-case__media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}
.brand-case__shot {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  position: relative;
}
.brand-case__shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.brand-case__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.brand-case__shot--before .brand-case__tag { color: var(--c-orange-bright); }
.brand-case__shot--after .brand-case__tag { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.brand-case__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.brand-case__title em { color: var(--c-teal-bright); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.brand-case__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.75);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.brand-case__pills {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-case__pill {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.18);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .brand-case { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: var(--space-xl); }
}

/* =============================================================
   VIDEO CASE STUDIES (vcase-grid)
   ============================================================= */
.vcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.vcase {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.vcase:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.3); }
.vcase__poster {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1), rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.vcase__poster img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vcase__play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vcase__play svg {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}
.vcase:hover .vcase__play svg { transform: scale(1.08); background: rgba(46,221,229,0.35); }
.vcase__meta {
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-end: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85), transparent);
}
.vcase__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vcase__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  margin-block-end: 4px;
}
.vcase__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: 6px;
}
.vcase__client {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-block: 4px 8px;
}
.vcase__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.78);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.vcase__tags {
  display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vcase__tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
}

/* Two-column grid variant: rich-meta cases (recent work).
   Stacks poster above meta, frameless. */
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase:hover {
  transform: none;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase__poster {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  inset: auto;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase__play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: none;
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: grid;
  place-items: end start;
  padding: 18px;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase__play:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase__meta {
  position: static;
  background: none;
  padding: var(--space-md) 2px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase--reverse {
  direction: ltr;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase--reverse .vcase__poster { order: 0; }
.vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) .vcase--reverse .vcase__meta { order: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .vcase-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .vcase-grid:has(.vcase__desc) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   FORM card for /apply
   ============================================================= */
.apply-form {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.55), rgba(20,24,28,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 12px;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px -40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.apply-form iframe {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 720px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  background: var(--c-cream);
}
.apply-fallback {
  text-align: center;
  margin-block-start: var(--space-xl);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.apply-fallback a { color: var(--c-teal-bright); }
.apply-fallback a:hover { color: var(--c-cream); }

/* =============================================================
   ASSESSMENT outcomes / what-we-cover
   ============================================================= */
.cover-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.cover-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.5), rgba(20,24,28,0.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.cover-card:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.25); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cover-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-7xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-block-end: var(--space-md);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.cover-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cover-card__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cover-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.takeaways {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.takeaway {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: start;
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.takeaway:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.25); }
.takeaway__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,221,229,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,221,229,0.3);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.takeaway__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.takeaway__body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}

/* =============================================================
   PRICING TIERS — graphic-design subscription levels
   ============================================================= */
.pricing-tiers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.pricing-tier {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,33,40,0.55), rgba(20,24,28,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.pricing-tier:hover { border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pricing-tier--feature {
  border-color: rgba(46,221,229,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,182,191,0.08), rgba(20,24,28,0.5));
  position: relative;
}
.pricing-tier--feature::before {
  content: 'Most popular';
  position: absolute;
  inset-block-start: -12px;
  inset-inline-start: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-eerie);
  background: var(--c-mint);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.pricing-tier__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
}
.pricing-tier__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.pricing-tier__price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pricing-tier__price small {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.55);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.pricing-tier__desc {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.72);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
}
.pricing-tier__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  margin-block: 4px;
}
.pricing-tier__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pricing-tier__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pricing-tier__list li svg { color: var(--c-teal-bright); margin-top: 4px; }
.pricing-tier__cta { margin-block-start: auto; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .pricing-tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   "Built for / Replaces / Includes" lozenge cards
   ============================================================= */
.positioning {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-block-start: var(--space-2xl);
}
.positioning-card {
  background: rgba(20,24,28,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252,250,241,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}
.positioning-card__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  color: var(--c-teal-bright);
  margin-block-end: 8px;
}
.positioning-card__body {
  color: rgba(252,250,241,0.85);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .positioning { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }