/* ==========================================================================
   CA Ammar Dawoodi — Editorial Design System
   1 tokens · 2 base · 3 utilities · 4 monogram · 5 buttons · 6 header
   7 placeholders · 8 hero · 9 trust · 10 about · 11 services
   12 expertise + stats · 13 industries · 14 case study · 15 testimonials
   16 insights · 17 cta · 18 contact · 19 footer · 20 motion
   21 services page · 22 service detail template · 23 about page
   24 industries page · 25 case studies page · 26 insights · 27 consultation
   28 contact
   (21–28 reuse every token and component above)

   COLOUR MODEL
   Sections own a surface; components own an --accent. A component never
   hard-codes a hue: it reads --accent / --accent-soft / --accent-wash, which
   the view sets per item. That keeps the palette expressive without letting
   any single section turn into a rainbow.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* --- Surfaces: warm neutrals carry ~55-60% of the page --- */
    --ink:        #0b1726;   /* deep navy — authority, dark bays, footer */
    --ink-2:      #102138;
    --ink-3:      #17304d;
    --ivory:      #f7f3ea;
    --paper:      #fdfbf6;
    --stone:      #ece5d7;
    --soft-blue:  #eaf1ff;
    --soft-mint:  #e7f5f1;

    /* --- Brand hues ---------------------------------------------------
       Each hue ships three working values:
         --c-x       the brand colour: fills, rules, icons, big numerals
         --c-x-ink   darkened for SMALL text on light surfaces (WCAG AA)
         --c-x-lit   lightened for anything sitting on deep navy
       The brand value stays exactly as specified; the ink/lit pair exists
       only so the same hue can carry small text and dark-surface text
       without dropping below 4.5:1. */
    --c-blue:      #2457d6;
    --c-blue-ink:  #2457d6;   /* already AA on every light surface */
    --c-blue-lit:  #8fb4f5;
    --c-blue-wash: #e3ebfd;

    --c-teal:      #008f83;
    --c-teal-ink:  #00726a;
    --c-teal-lit:  #4fd1c2;
    --c-teal-wash: #dff0ec;

    --c-gold:      #c6923a;
    --c-gold-ink:  #7f5c1d;
    --c-gold-dsp:  #b07f2c;   /* headline-size gold: clears 3:1 on ivory */
    --c-gold-lit:  #e0b569;
    --c-gold-wash: #f7eeda;

    --c-coral:     #e36a5c;
    --c-coral-ink: #b0432f;
    --c-coral-dsp: #d45a49;   /* headline-size coral */
    --c-coral-lit: #f09385;
    --c-coral-wash:#fceae6;

    /* Default accent; components override all four */
    --accent:      var(--c-blue);
    --accent-text: var(--c-blue-ink);
    --accent-lit:  var(--c-blue-lit);
    --accent-wash: var(--c-blue-wash);

    /* --- Text --- */
    --text:       #0b1726;
    --text-soft:  #4c5563;
    --text-faint: #5f6874;
    --on-ink:          #f7f3ea;
    --on-ink-soft:     rgba(247, 243, 234, .68);
    --on-ink-faint:    rgba(247, 243, 234, .58);

    /* --- Lines --- */
    --line:          rgba(11, 23, 38, .14);
    --line-soft:     rgba(11, 23, 38, .07);
    --line-ink:      rgba(247, 243, 234, .16);
    --line-ink-soft: rgba(247, 243, 234, .08);

    /* --- Type --- */
    --f-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --f-serif:   'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --f-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

    --t-hero:   clamp(2.3rem, .9rem + 6.6vw, 6.5rem);
    --t-mega:   clamp(2.1rem, .9rem + 5.2vw, 4.6rem);
    --t-large:  clamp(1.7rem, 1.1rem + 2.7vw, 3.1rem);
    --t-mid:    clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + .9vw, 1.65rem);
    --t-lead:   clamp(1.02rem, .97rem + .42vw, 1.2rem);
    --t-label:  .72rem;

    /* --- Rhythm --- */
    --bay:       clamp(3.75rem, 2.4rem + 5.4vw, 8rem);
    --bay-tight: clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 2.8vw, 4.5rem);
    --gutter:    clamp(1.15rem, .6rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem);

    /* --- Motion --- */
    --ease:     cubic-bezier(.22, .68, .3, 1);
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

/* Accent presets — views apply one of these to set a component's hue */
.a-blue  { --accent: var(--c-blue);  --accent-text: var(--c-blue-ink);  --accent-lit: var(--c-blue-lit);  --accent-wash: var(--c-blue-wash); }
.a-teal  { --accent: var(--c-teal);  --accent-text: var(--c-teal-ink);  --accent-lit: var(--c-teal-lit);  --accent-wash: var(--c-teal-wash); }
.a-gold  { --accent: var(--c-gold);  --accent-text: var(--c-gold-ink);  --accent-lit: var(--c-gold-lit);  --accent-wash: var(--c-gold-wash); }
.a-coral { --accent: var(--c-coral); --accent-text: var(--c-coral-ink); --accent-lit: var(--c-coral-lit); --accent-wash: var(--c-coral-wash); }
.a-navy  { --accent: var(--ink);     --accent-text: var(--ink);         --accent-lit: var(--c-blue-lit);  --accent-wash: var(--soft-blue); }

/* On dark surfaces the lit variant becomes the working accent */
.s-ink .a-blue, .s-ink .a-teal, .s-ink .a-gold, .s-ink .a-coral, .s-ink .a-navy { --accent: var(--accent-lit); --accent-text: var(--accent-lit); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 88px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--ivory);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.035em;
    line-height: .98;
    margin: 0;
    color: inherit;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-soft); }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul, ol, dl, dd { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--c-blue); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-blue); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 2px; }
.s-ink :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--c-gold-lit); }

.skip-link {
    position: fixed;
    left: 1rem; top: -5rem;
    z-index: 3000;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--on-ink);
    padding: .8rem 1.3rem;
    font-size: .85rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-gold-lit);
    transition: top .3s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* Editorial caps — the metadata voice used throughout */
.cap {
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: var(--t-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.cap--accent { color: var(--accent-text); }
.cap--ink { color: var(--on-ink-faint); }
.cap-rule { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.cap-rule::before {
    content: "";
    width: 2.2rem; height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Serif accent — used only for selected phrases */
.serif { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -.02em; }

.t-blue  { color: var(--c-blue); }
.t-teal  { color: var(--c-teal-ink); }
.t-gold  { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.t-coral { color: var(--c-coral-ink); }
/* Display-size type carries a fuller hue — 3:1 is the bar at this size, and
   the pure gold/coral sit just under it, so those two get display variants. */
h1 .t-teal, h2 .t-teal, .quote__text .t-teal { color: var(--c-teal); }
h1 .t-gold, h2 .t-gold, .quote__text .t-gold { color: var(--c-gold-dsp); }
h1 .t-coral, h2 .t-coral, .quote__text .t-coral { color: var(--c-coral-dsp); }
.s-ink .t-blue  { color: var(--c-blue-lit); }
.s-ink .t-teal  { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.s-ink .t-gold  { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.s-ink .t-coral { color: var(--c-coral-lit); }

.lede { font-size: var(--t-lead); line-height: 1.62; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 54ch; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.shell { width: 100%; max-width: 1560px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.shell--narrow { max-width: 1240px; }

/* Bootstrap rows pull negative side margins equal to half their gutter. On
   narrow screens that exceeds the shell's padding and bleeds past the
   viewport, so the gutter is capped below the smallest shell padding. */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .shell .row { --bs-gutter-x: 1.5rem; } }

/* Decorative glows and watermarks bleed past the section edge by design.
   Clip only the x-axis, and use `clip` rather than `hidden`: clip is not a
   scroll container, so the sticky portrait and service panel keep working. */
.bay { padding-block: var(--bay); position: relative; overflow-x: clip; }
.bay--tight { padding-block: var(--bay-tight); }
.s-paper.bay--tight, .s-ivory.bay--tight { overflow-x: clip; }

.s-ivory { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--text); }
.s-paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--text); }
.s-blue  { background: var(--soft-blue); color: var(--text); }
.s-mint  { background: var(--soft-mint); color: var(--text); }
.s-ink   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink); }
/* `p { color: text-soft }` matches directly and so beats any colour inherited
   from a dark parent — every dark surface has to name its own paragraphs. */
.s-ink p, .s-ink .lede, .ftr p, .plate p { color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.plate__name, .ftr__mark { color: var(--on-ink); }
.ftr__mark .t-gold { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.ftr__badge .cap { color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.s-ink .cap { color: var(--on-ink-faint); }
.s-ink .cap--accent { color: var(--accent-lit); }

/* Hairline between bays, ticked with the section's own accent */
.edge { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.edge::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--gutter); top: -2px;
    width: 3.5rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
}
/* Gold companion tick — the recurring premium detail */
.edge::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(var(--gutter) + 4rem); top: -2px;
    width: 1.25rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
}
.s-ink.edge { border-top-color: var(--line-ink); }

/* Architectural background grid */
.mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px);
}
.mesh--ink {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.mesh--fade {
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 65% 35%, #000 10%, transparent 78%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 65% 35%, #000 10%, transparent 78%);
}
.mesh--top {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Soft colour fields — large, low-saturation washes that tint a bay */
/* Atmosphere only. Colour weight is carried by solid blocks, rules and
   surfaces — not by glow, which is what makes a page read as SaaS. */
.glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(28px);
    opacity: .3;
}
.s-ink .glow { opacity: .1; filter: blur(44px); }

/* Oversized background wordmark */
.watermark {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.06em;
    line-height: .78;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--line);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.watermark--fill { -webkit-text-stroke: 0; color: rgba(10, 20, 32, .035); }
.s-ink .watermark { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--line-ink-soft); }
.s-ink .watermark--fill { color: rgba(249, 246, 241, .04); -webkit-text-stroke: 0; }

.rail {
    position: absolute;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    letter-spacing: .3em;
    font-size: var(--t-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
}

.above { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Tri-colour hairline: the brand's recurring signature */
.spectrum {
    height: 4px;
    border: 0;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 1;              /* Bootstrap dims <hr> to .25 by default */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--c-blue) 0%, var(--c-teal) 42%, var(--c-gold) 74%, var(--c-coral) 100%);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. AD MONOGRAM — the recurring identity mark
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mono {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.6em; height: 2.6em;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    flex: none;
    transition: background-color .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease);
}
.mono::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3px;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: .28;
}
.mono--lg { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS + LINKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    --btn-bg: var(--ink);
    --btn-fg: var(--ivory);
    --btn-bd: var(--ink);
    --btn-fill: var(--c-blue);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .85rem;
    min-height: 54px;
    padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--btn-bd);
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-fg);
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
/* Wipe fill, so hover reads as a material change rather than a colour swap */
.btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--btn-fill);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn > * { position: relative; }
.btn:hover::before, .btn:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn:hover, .btn:focus-visible { color: #fff; border-color: var(--btn-fill); }
.btn i { transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn--primary { --btn-bg: var(--c-blue); --btn-bd: var(--c-blue); --btn-fill: var(--ink); }
.btn--coral   { --btn-bg: var(--c-coral-ink); --btn-bd: var(--c-coral-ink); --btn-fill: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost   { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: var(--text); --btn-bd: var(--line); --btn-fill: var(--c-teal); }
.btn--light   { --btn-bg: var(--ivory); --btn-fg: var(--ink); --btn-bd: var(--ivory); --btn-fill: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.btn--on-ink  { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: var(--on-ink); --btn-bd: var(--line-ink); --btn-fill: var(--c-blue); }
.btn--light:hover, .btn--light:focus-visible { color: var(--ink); }

/* Underline-grow text link */
.ulink {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    padding-block: .5rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-text);
}
.ulink::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    transform: scaleX(.18);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.ulink:hover::after, .ulink:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ulink i { transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.ulink:hover i { transform: translate(4px, -4px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HEADER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hdr {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    z-index: 1200;
    padding-block: 1.3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: padding .5s var(--ease), background-color .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.hdr.is-stuck {
    padding-block: .7rem;
    background: rgba(249, 246, 241, .84);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(170%);
    border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
/* Accent hairline that draws itself once the header solidifies */
.hdr::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue), var(--c-teal), var(--c-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.hdr.is-stuck::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hdr__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }

.wordmark { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; line-height: 1; }
.wordmark .mono { --accent: var(--c-blue); font-size: .82rem; }
.wordmark__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.14rem; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.wordmark__role {
    display: block;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold-ink);
    margin-top: .32rem;
}

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 2.4rem); margin-inline: auto; }
.nav__link {
    position: relative;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-block: .55rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--c-blue); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--c-blue); }

.burger {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    display: grid; place-content: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.burger span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.burger span:nth-child(2) { background: var(--c-blue); }
.burger span:nth-child(3) { background: var(--c-gold); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Fullscreen mobile menu */
.menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1300;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--on-ink);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.3rem var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path .7s var(--ease-out);
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.menu.is-open { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
.menu[hidden] { display: none; }
.menu__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.menu .wordmark__name { color: var(--on-ink); }
.menu .wordmark .mono { --accent: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.menu .wordmark__role { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.menu .burger { border-color: var(--line-ink); }
.menu .burger span { background: var(--on-ink); }
.menu .burger span:nth-child(2) { background: var(--c-blue-lit); }
.menu .burger span:nth-child(3) { background: var(--c-gold-lit); }

.menu__list { margin-block: auto; padding-block: 2rem; }
.menu__item { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink-soft); }
.menu__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-ink-soft); }
.menu__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    padding: clamp(.85rem, 2vw, 1.35rem) 0;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 4.5vw, 2.6rem);
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    color: var(--on-ink);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(26px);
    transition: color .35s var(--ease);
}
.menu__link .cap { color: var(--c-gold-lit); font-size: .74rem; }
.menu__link:hover { color: var(--c-blue-lit); }
.menu__link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.menu.is-open .menu__link {
    animation: menuIn .65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 60ms + 140ms);
}
@keyframes menuIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.menu__foot { display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.menu__foot .cap a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. PLACEHOLDER SYSTEM — accent-tinted architectural frames
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ph {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--accent-wash) 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);   /* colour spine */
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ph--ink {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 30% at 20% 6%, var(--c-blue) 0%, transparent 46%),
        linear-gradient(150deg, var(--ink-3) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
    border-color: var(--line-ink);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-lit);
    color: var(--on-ink-soft);
}
/* Gold hairline riding the inner edge of a dark frame */
.ph--ink::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}
.ph--paper { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--accent-wash) 100%); }
/* Vertical accent bar inside the frame */
.ph__spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 18%;
    width: 4px; height: 34%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}

.ph__mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 20, 32, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 20, 32, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 13% 13%;
}
.ph--ink .ph__mesh {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(249, 246, 241, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(249, 246, 241, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.ph__axis {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right, transparent calc(50% - .5px), var(--accent) calc(50% - .5px), var(--accent) calc(50% + .5px), transparent calc(50% + .5px)),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent calc(50% - .5px), var(--accent) calc(50% - .5px), var(--accent) calc(50% + .5px), transparent calc(50% + .5px));
    opacity: .3;
}
.ph__ghost {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -54%);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 22cqw, 15rem);
    letter-spacing: -.07em;
    line-height: .8;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--accent);
    opacity: .2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ph--ink .ph__ghost { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--accent-lit); opacity: .28; }

.ph__corner { position: absolute; width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 0 solid var(--accent); opacity: .85; }
.ph--ink .ph__corner { border-color: var(--accent-lit); }
.ph__corner:nth-of-type(1) { top: 14px; left: 14px; border-top-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px; }
.ph__corner:nth-of-type(2) { top: 14px; right: 14px; border-top-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; }
.ph__corner:nth-of-type(3) { bottom: 14px; left: 14px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px; }
.ph__corner:nth-of-type(4) { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; }

.ph__body { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.2rem; display: grid; gap: .45rem; justify-items: center; }
.ph__body .mono { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.ph--ink .ph__body .mono { --accent: var(--accent-lit); }
.ph__title {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, .85rem + .4vw, 1.15rem);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text);
}
.ph--ink .ph__title { color: var(--on-ink); }
.ph__note { font-size: var(--t-label); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-text); }
.ph--ink .ph__note { color: var(--on-ink-faint); }

.ph__stamp {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.35rem;
    z-index: 4;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    color: var(--accent-text);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ph--ink .ph__stamp { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.ph__kind {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.35rem;
    z-index: 4;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
}
.ph--ink .ph__kind { color: var(--on-ink-faint); }

/* Accent bar along the frame's top edge */
.ph__bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 42%; height: 5px;
    background: var(--accent);
}
.ph--ink .ph__bar { background: var(--accent-lit); }

/* Composition variants — same kit, different arrangement per image type.
   Each carries a motif so the frame reads as its subject rather than as an
   abstract graphic, and so the centre is not left empty. */
.ph__motif {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Portrait: head-and-shoulders inside a crop guide — an unmistakable
   "photograph goes here", and a real portrait replaces it 1:1. */
.ph--portrait .ph__motif {
    width: min(48%, 13rem);
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border: 1px dashed var(--accent-lit);
}
.ph--portrait .ph__motif::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 20%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 34%; aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.ph--portrait .ph__motif::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 68%; height: 40%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
}
.ph--portrait .ph__body { align-self: end; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
/* Shorter frames (phones, and the narrow hero column below 1200px): pull the
   motif up and in so the caption never sits on the crop guide. */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .ph--portrait .ph__motif { width: min(42%, 9rem); top: 38%; }
    .ph--portrait .ph__body { padding-bottom: 2.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .ph--portrait .ph__motif { width: min(38%, 7.5rem); top: 35%; }
}
/* Below the design targets the frame is too short for both; the caption wins */
@media (max-width: 374.98px) {
    .ph--portrait .ph__motif { width: min(32%, 5.5rem); top: 31%; }
    .ph--portrait .ph__body { padding-bottom: 1.8rem; padding-top: 1rem; }
}
.ph--portrait .ph__ghost { display: none; }   /* motif owns the centre */

/* Blog: stacked article rules */
.ph--blog .ph__motif { width: 46%; display: grid; gap: .42rem; }
.ph--blog .ph__motif::before, .ph--blog .ph__motif::after {
    content: "";
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    opacity: .5;
}
.ph--blog .ph__motif::before { width: 100%; }
.ph--blog .ph__motif::after  { width: 62%; }

/* Service visual: two offset document planes — financial records, abstracted */
.ph--service .ph__motif { width: min(46%, 12rem); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.ph--service .ph__motif::before,
.ph--service .ph__motif::after { content: ""; position: absolute; }
.ph--service .ph__motif::before {
    inset: 0 20% 20% 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-blue-lit);
    opacity: .75;
}
.ph--service .ph__motif::after {
    inset: 20% 0 0 20%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
}
/* The front plane only needs a fill where it sits on a dark frame */
.ph--service.ph--ink .ph__motif::after { background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .55); }
.ph--service.ph--paper .ph__motif::after { background: rgba(253, 251, 246, .6); }
/* The crosshair becomes a single rising rule behind the planes */
.ph--service .ph__axis {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, transparent calc(50% - 1px), var(--c-teal-lit) calc(50% - 1px), var(--c-teal-lit) calc(50% + 1px), transparent calc(50% + 1px));
    opacity: .2;
}
.ph--service .ph__ghost { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); opacity: .16; }
.ph--service .ph__body { align-self: end; padding-bottom: 3rem; }

/* Map: concentric location rings around the crosshair */
.ph--map .ph__motif { width: min(38%, 8rem); aspect-ratio: 1; }
.ph--map .ph__motif::before, .ph--map .ph__motif::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
}
.ph--map .ph__motif::before { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; opacity: .45; }
.ph--map .ph__motif::after  { width: 42%; aspect-ratio: 1; background: var(--c-gold); }

/* Case study: bar and stamp swap sides, axis reduced to a single rule */
.ph--case .ph__bar { left: auto; right: 0; }
.ph--case .ph__axis { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent calc(38% - 1px), var(--accent) calc(38% - 1px), var(--accent) calc(38% + 1px), transparent calc(38% + 1px)); opacity: .35; }
.ph--case .ph__spine { top: auto; bottom: 14%; height: 28%; }
.ph--case .ph__ghost { left: 74%; transform: translate(-50%, -46%); }
/* Case study: a rising step, drawn from the accent + gold */
/* Tall bar carries the section accent; gold stays the small premium detail */
.ph--case .ph__motif { width: 34%; height: 24%; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 10%; }
.ph--case .ph__motif::before, .ph--case .ph__motif::after { content: ""; flex: 1; }
.ph--case .ph__motif::before { height: 54%; background: var(--c-gold); }
.ph--case .ph__motif::after  { height: 100%; background: var(--accent); opacity: .7; }

/* Blog: flat top rule, no crosshair, compact caption */
.ph--blog .ph__bar { width: 100%; height: 4px; }
.ph--blog .ph__axis { display: none; }
.ph--blog .ph__ghost { transform: translate(-50%, -52%); opacity: .14; }
.ph--blog .ph__spine { display: none; }

/* Map: crosshair is the subject; caption centred, corner markers pulled in */
.ph--map .ph__axis { opacity: .55; }
.ph--map .ph__ghost { display: none; }
.ph--map .ph__bar { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 24%; }
.ph--map .ph__body { gap: .3rem; }

.ph--sm .ph__motif { display: none; }
.ph--sm .ph__body { padding: 1rem; }
.ph--sm .ph__body .mono { font-size: .6rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.ph--sm .ph__stamp, .ph--sm .ph__kind { bottom: .85rem; font-size: .55rem; }
.ph--sm .ph__stamp { right: .95rem; }
.ph--sm .ph__kind { left: .95rem; }
.ph--sm .ph__corner { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
.ph--sm .ph__corner:nth-of-type(1) { top: 9px; left: 9px; }
.ph--sm .ph__corner:nth-of-type(2) { top: 9px; right: 9px; }
.ph--sm .ph__corner:nth-of-type(3) { bottom: 9px; left: 9px; }
.ph--sm .ph__corner:nth-of-type(4) { bottom: 9px; right: 9px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. HERO
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: clamp(6.5rem, 5rem + 7vw, 9rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(5.5rem, 4rem + 5vw, 7.5rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ivory);
}
.hero__glow-a {
    top: -22%; right: -8%;
    width: min(46rem, 82vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-blue) 0%, transparent 64%);
}
.hero__glow-b {
    bottom: -28%; left: -12%;
    width: min(36rem, 72vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-mint) 0%, transparent 64%);
}

.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; width: 100%; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, .88fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem); }
}

.hero h1 { font-size: var(--t-hero); line-height: .92; }
.hero__l1, .hero__l2, .hero__l3 { display: block; }
.hero__l1, .hero__l2 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.hero__l3 {
    font-family: var(--f-serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: .66em;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    line-height: 1.04;
    margin-top: .18em;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}

.hero__eyebrow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .6rem .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.hero__dots { display: inline-flex; gap: .3rem; }
.hero__dots i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; display: block; }
.hero__dots i:nth-child(1) { background: var(--c-blue); }
.hero__dots i:nth-child(2) { background: var(--c-teal); }
.hero__dots i:nth-child(3) { background: var(--c-gold); }

.hero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem); max-width: 46ch; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: clamp(1.9rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.6rem); }
/* Stacked buttons read as a set only when they share a width */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .hero__cta .btn, .cta__btns .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; } }

/* Numbered practice markers, each with its own hue */
.hero__marks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: clamp(2.2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.4rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero__mark { flex: 1 1 8rem; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .6rem; padding: 1.1rem .6rem 0 0; position: relative; }
.hero__mark + .hero__mark { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.hero__mark::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px; left: 0;
    width: 2.2rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.hero__mark + .hero__mark::before { left: 1.2rem; }
.hero__mark b { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.hero__mark span { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .17em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* Portrait — layered colour blocks behind an editorial frame */
.hero__stage { position: relative; }
.hero__portrait {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    container-type: inline-size;
    min-height: clamp(19rem, 48vh, 40rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero__portrait { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; min-height: 0; max-height: min(74vh, 42rem); }
}
/* Layered blocks, not one gradient: a navy field, a royal-blue side bar
   riding its edge, a gold rule and a small teal marker. */
.hero__block {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 2rem -2rem -2rem 3rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__band {
    position: absolute;
    right: -2rem; top: 2rem; bottom: -2rem;
    width: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    background: var(--c-blue);
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero__chip {
    position: absolute;
    right: -2rem; bottom: -2rem;
    width: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    height: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    background: var(--c-teal);
    z-index: 2;
}
/* Blue rule + gold rule crossing the composition */
.hero__rule-a {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem; top: 14%;
    width: 7rem; height: 5px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    transform-origin: left;
    z-index: 3;
}
.hero__rule-b {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem; bottom: 12%;
    width: 9rem; height: 5px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero__block { inset: 1.2rem -1rem -1.2rem 1.6rem; }
    .hero__band { right: -1rem; top: 1.2rem; bottom: -1.2rem; width: 2rem; }
    .hero__chip { right: -1rem; bottom: -1.2rem; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }
    .hero__rule-a, .hero__rule-b { display: none; }
}

/* Floating editorial metadata */
.tag {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    padding: .55rem .9rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(10, 20, 32, .5);
}
.tag i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .8rem; }
.tag--a { top: 8%; left: -1.2rem; animation: drift 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
.tag--c { bottom: 15%; left: -1.2rem; animation: drift 15s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes drift { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-6px); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .tag--a { left: -.5rem; top: 5%; }
    .tag--c { display: none; }
}

.hero__rail { left: .1rem; top: 40%; display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .hero__rail { display: block; } }

.scroller { position: absolute; left: var(--gutter); bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 3vh, 2.4rem); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; padding-block: .6rem; z-index: 4; }
.scroller__line { position: relative; width: 3.5rem; height: 3px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
/* Sweeping bar that shifts blue → teal → gold as it travels */
.scroller__line::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue), var(--c-teal), var(--c-gold));
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: sweep 3.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes sweep {
    0%   { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
    45%  { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
    55%  { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: right; }
    100% { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. TRUST STRIP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.strip__cell {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.7rem, 1rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem) clamp(1.7rem, 1rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem) 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--line-soft);
    transition: border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.strip__cell::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px; left: 0;
    width: 3rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.strip__cell:hover::before { width: 100%; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .strip__cell:nth-child(n+2) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
    .strip__cell:nth-child(n+2)::before { left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
    .strip__cell:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
    .strip__cell:nth-child(3)::before { left: 0; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .strip__cell:nth-child(3) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
    .strip__cell:nth-child(3)::before { left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
}
.strip__k { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; color: var(--accent); }
.strip__k i { font-size: .95rem; }
.strip__v { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, .95rem + .7vw, 1.45rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.12; }
.strip__note { margin-top: .55rem; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. ABOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .about__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr); } }
.about__visual { position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .about__visual { position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; } }
.about__ph { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; container-type: inline-size; }
.about__glow {
    top: -8%; right: -16%;
    width: min(30rem, 68vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-mint) 0%, transparent 62%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.plate {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -3.2rem;
    margin-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-right: -.6rem;
    z-index: 3;
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--on-ink);
    padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--c-teal-lit);
}
.plate .mono { --accent: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.plate__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.plate__role { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-teal-lit); margin-top: .3rem; }

.about__statement { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--t-mega); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.04em; margin-block: 1.6rem; }
.about__statement .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .92em; }

.about__cols { display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .about__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem 2.5rem; } }
.about__point { padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); }
.about__point b { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.about__point span { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.52; }
.about__wm { top: -1.5rem; right: -2rem; font-size: clamp(5rem, 15vw, 13rem); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--c-teal); opacity: .22; }

/* Royal-blue stem running down the statement column */
.about__body { position: relative; }
.about__stem {
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
    top: .35rem; bottom: 2rem;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-blue) 0%, var(--c-blue) 55%, var(--c-teal) 55%, var(--c-teal) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .about__stem { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SERVICES — editorial menu + linked preview
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.svc__layout { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .svc__layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, .65fr); } }

.svc__list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.svc {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.8vw, 2.3rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .55s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
}
/* A short wash off the leading edge, not a filled row */
.svc::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto 0 -1.5rem;
    width: min(20rem, 42%);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent-wash), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s var(--ease);
    z-index: 0;
}
/* Accent bar that grows down the row's leading edge */
.svc::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 6px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out);
}
.svc.is-active { padding-left: clamp(.75rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.svc.is-active .svc__name { color: var(--accent-text); }
.svc.is-active::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc.is-active::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.svc > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.svc__no {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, .85rem + .5vw, 1.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    transition: color .45s var(--ease);
    min-width: 2.2ch;
}
.svc.is-active .svc__no { color: var(--accent); }

.svc__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.svc__ico {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-wash);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: background-color .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.svc.is-active .svc__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-6deg); }

.svc__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.1rem + 2.1vw, 2.55rem);
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    line-height: 1.04;
    transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out), color .45s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .svc.is-active .svc__name { transform: translateX(6px); } }

.svc__desc { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .975rem; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 46ch; line-height: 1.55; }

.svc__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .45rem 1.1rem;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .5s var(--ease-out), opacity .4s var(--ease), margin-top .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.svc.is-active .svc__meta { max-height: 8rem; opacity: 1; margin-top: .75rem; }
.svc__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-text); }
.svc__meta span::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }

.svc__go {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    flex: none;
    transition: background-color .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.svc.is-active .svc__go { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.svc__hit::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; }

/* Sticky preview panel */
.svc__preview { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .svc__preview { display: block; position: sticky; top: 8rem; } }
.svc__screen {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    container-type: inline-size;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: border-color .55s var(--ease);
}
.svc__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
}
.svc__slide.is-shown { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* Service detail list sitting on the frame's lower edge */
.svc__facts {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 1rem 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(249, 246, 241, .94);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.svc__facts li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text); padding: .2rem 0; }
.svc__facts i { color: var(--accent-text); font-size: .85rem; }
.svc__caption { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); transition: border-color .5s var(--ease); }
.svc__caption b { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--accent-text); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. EXPERTISE (dark) + STATS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why__head { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 1.5rem + 2.2vw, 3.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .why__head { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, .6fr); gap: 3rem; } }
.why__title { font-size: var(--t-mega); line-height: .98; }
.why__glow-a { top: -12%; left: -12%; width: min(38rem, 80vw); aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-blue) 0%, transparent 62%); }

.why__list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); }
.why__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: .8rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    padding: clamp(1.7rem, 1.2rem + 2.1vw, 2.9rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .why__row { grid-template-columns: 7rem minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; } }
.why__row:hover { padding-left: .8rem; }
/* Separator that draws itself as the row enters, then warms on hover */
.why__row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out), background-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.why__row.is-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why__row:hover::after { background: var(--c-teal); }

.why__no {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5.2rem);
    line-height: .82;
    letter-spacing: -.06em;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
    transition: color .55s var(--ease);
}
.why__row:hover .why__no { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.why__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.6vw, 2.15rem); letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.06; transition: color .45s var(--ease); }
.why__row:hover .why__name { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.why__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.62; max-width: 46ch; }

.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 1.8rem + 2.6vw, 4.25rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.stat { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.9rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.9rem) 1rem clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem) 0; }
.stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 3.2rem; height: 4px; background: var(--accent-lit); }
.stats > .stat + .stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-ink); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
.stats > .stat + .stat::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
@media (max-width: 899.98px) {
    .stats > .stat:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
    .stats > .stat:nth-child(3)::before { left: 0; }
    .stats > .stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); }
}
/* .s-ink p (0,1,1) outranks a bare .stat__n (0,1,0), so the numeral needs the
   descendant selector or it inherits the muted body colour. */
.s-ink .stat__n, .stat__n {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.4rem + 5vw, 5.4rem);
    line-height: .95;               /* brackets in "[XX]" drop below the baseline */
    letter-spacing: -.06em;
    color: var(--accent-lit);       /* the numeral itself carries the colour */
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.s-ink .stat__n sup, .stat__n sup { font-size: .32em; vertical-align: super; color: var(--accent-lit); letter-spacing: 0; }
.stat__k { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--on-ink); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. INDUSTRIES — asymmetric mosaic
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Spans total 12, which divides evenly by 2, 4 and 6 columns; `dense` lets a
   narrow tile backfill any gap a wide one cannot fit into, so the mosaic never
   leaves a hole showing the grid's background. */
.mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-flow: dense;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--line);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); } }

.tile {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: .4rem;
    min-height: clamp(7.5rem, 14vw, 10.5rem);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    background: var(--paper);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .5s var(--ease);
}
/* Accent field wipes up from the base on hover */
.tile::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(101%);
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
/* Persistent accent tick, so colour still codes the tile at rest */
.tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(.32);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
    z-index: 2;
}
.tile:hover::after, .tile:focus-within::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tile:hover::before, .tile:focus-within::before { transform: none; }
.tile > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tile:hover, .tile:focus-within { color: #fff; }
.tile:hover .tile__k, .tile:focus-within .tile__k { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.tile:hover .tile__ico, .tile:focus-within .tile__ico { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px); }

.tile__ico { font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: auto; transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), color .5s var(--ease); }
.tile__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + .85vw, 1.65rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.12; }
.tile__k { position: absolute; top: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); right: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); z-index: 1; color: var(--accent-text); font-weight: 700; transition: color .5s var(--ease); }

/* Rhythm break: wide tiles also carry more typographic weight */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .tile--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
    .tile--wide .tile__ico { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .tile--wide .tile__name { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + .8vw, 1.6rem); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CASE STUDY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.case__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .case__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr); } }
.case__ph { aspect-ratio: 5 / 6; container-type: inline-size; }
.case__rail { left: -2rem; top: 0; display: none; color: var(--c-teal-ink); }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .case__rail { display: block; } }
.case__title { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-block: 1.2rem 0; }
.case__glow { top: -14%; left: -12%; width: min(30rem, 66vw); aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-teal-wash) 0%, transparent 66%); }

/* Oversized section identifier */
.case__id {
    position: absolute;
    top: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); right: var(--gutter);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    line-height: .8;
    letter-spacing: -.06em;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-teal) 32%, transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.facts { margin-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.fact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .2rem; padding: 1.05rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 560px) { .fact { grid-template-columns: 9rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; align-items: baseline; } }
.fact dt { color: var(--c-teal-ink); }
.fact dd { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. TESTIMONIALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quotes { position: relative; }
.quote { display: none; }
.quote.is-shown { display: block; animation: quoteIn .7s var(--ease-out); }
@keyframes quoteIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.quote__mark {
    font-family: var(--f-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 3rem + 9vw, 11rem);
    line-height: .6;
    color: var(--c-coral);
    opacity: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: -.1em;
}
.quote__text { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.1rem + 3.2vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -.04em; max-width: 22ch; text-wrap: balance; }
.quote__by { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 3rem); padding-left: 1.2rem; border-left: 5px solid var(--c-coral); }
.quote__ph { width: 68px; height: 68px; flex: none; container-type: inline-size; border-radius: 50%; }
.quote__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.quote__role { display: block; margin-top: .2rem; color: var(--c-gold-ink); }

.qnav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.qnav__btn {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.qnav__btn:hover { background: var(--c-coral); border-color: var(--c-coral); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.qnav__count { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.qnav__dots { display: flex; gap: .4rem; margin-left: auto; }
/* The bar is 3px, but the button needs a tappable box around it */
.qnav__dot {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}
.qnav__dot::before {
    content: "";
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--line);
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.qnav__dot.is-on::before { background: var(--c-coral); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. INSIGHTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reads { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .reads { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, .75fr); } }

.read { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.read__ph { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; container-type: inline-size; overflow: hidden; }
.read__ph > * { transition: transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.read:hover .read__ph > * { transform: scale(1.05); }
/* Wraps: the wide-tracked caps run long once real dates replace placeholders */
.read__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .35rem .7rem; }
.read__cat { display: inline-block; padding: .34rem .66rem; background: var(--accent-text); color: #fff; border-radius: 2px; }
.read__title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 1.1vw, 1.95rem); letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.12; transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.read:hover .read__title { color: var(--accent-text); }
.read__x { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 52ch; }

.read--lead .read__ph { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.runners { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.2rem); align-content: start; }
.read--run { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .42fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start; }
.read--run .read__ph { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.read--run .read__title { font-size: clamp(1rem, .92rem + .5vw, 1.18rem); }
.read--run .read__x { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 991.98px) { .read--run .read__x { display: block; font-size: .85rem; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.cta__wm { top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 44vw, 40rem); }
/* One faint wash; the section's colour comes from solid architecture below */
.cta__glow-a {
    top: -28%; left: 6%;
    width: min(40rem, 80vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-blue) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Edge marks only — a full border would read as a card sitting inside the
   section rather than the section itself being the call to action. */
.cta__marks { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cta__marks::before, .cta__marks::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--c-blue) 22%, var(--c-blue) 78%, transparent);
}
.cta__marks::before { left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.cta__marks::after  { right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .cta__marks { display: none; } }
/* Discrete marks rather than another wash */
.cta__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    width: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 11rem); height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-teal-lit);
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta__dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; margin-left: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem);
    bottom: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-coral);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1rem + 6.4vw, 5.8rem); line-height: .94; }
.cta__title .serif { font-weight: 300; display: block; }
.cta__lede { margin: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem) auto 0; text-align: center; max-width: 48ch; }
.cta__btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .85rem; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.cta .mono { --accent: var(--c-gold-lit); margin-inline: auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. CONTACT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); } }

.coord { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 2.2rem; }
.coord__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.coord__row:hover { padding-left: .6rem; }
.coord__ico {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-wash);
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease);
}
.coord__row:hover .coord__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.coord__k { color: var(--accent-text); }
.coord__v { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-top: .3rem; }
.map { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; container-type: inline-size; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ftr { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.ftr__top { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3.5rem); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .ftr__top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ftr__top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, .85fr)); gap: 3rem; } }

.ftr__mark { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.2rem + 2.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height: .92; letter-spacing: -.045em; color: var(--on-ink); text-transform: uppercase; }
.ftr__mark span { display: block; }
.ftr__pitch { margin-top: 1.3rem; max-width: 34ch; font-size: 1rem; }
.ftr__badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.ftr__badge .mono { --accent: var(--c-gold-lit); }

.ftr__col h3 { font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-lit); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.ftr__link { display: inline-block; padding: .55rem 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--on-ink-soft); transition: color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
.ftr__link:hover { color: var(--accent-lit); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ftr__contact li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; padding: .45rem 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.ftr__contact i { color: var(--accent-lit); }

.social { display: flex; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.social a { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line-ink); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--on-ink-soft); transition: all .4s var(--ease); }
.social a:nth-child(1):hover { background: var(--c-blue); border-color: var(--c-blue); }
.social a:nth-child(2):hover { background: var(--c-coral); border-color: var(--c-coral); }
.social a:nth-child(3):hover { background: var(--c-teal); border-color: var(--c-teal); }
.social a:nth-child(4):hover { background: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-gold); }
.social a:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

.ftr__base { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding-block: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); font-size: .83rem; }
.ftr__base ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.4rem; }

/* The heading doubles as an accordion trigger on mobile */
.ftr__col > h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; cursor: default; }
.ftr__col > h3 i { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ftr__col > h3 { cursor: pointer; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); padding: 1.05rem 0; margin: 0; }
    .ftr__col > h3 i { display: block; font-size: .8rem; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
    .ftr__col > h3[aria-expanded="true"] i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .ftr__top > .ftr__col { padding-top: 0; }
    .ftr__acc { padding-bottom: .8rem; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19b. MOBILE READING SIZES
   Small screens get larger type, not smaller. Where that costs room, copy is
   cut in the views rather than shrunk here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    :root { --t-label: .78rem; }
    body { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.62; }
    .lede { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .svc__desc { font-size: 1rem; }
    .why__text { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .read__x { font-size: 1.04rem; }
    .strip__note { font-size: 1rem; }
    .about__point span { font-size: 1rem; }
    .fact dd { font-size: 1.06rem; }
    .coord__v { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .ph__title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .cap { letter-spacing: .16em; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. MOTION SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
[data-reveal="fade"]  { transform: none; }
[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-26px); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(26px); }
[data-reveal="rise"]  { transform: translateY(40px); }
[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

[data-reveal="clip"] {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path .95s var(--ease-out);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
[data-reveal="clip"].is-visible { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

[data-reveal="rule"] {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
[data-reveal="rule"].is-visible { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Masked line-by-line type reveal.
   Tight display line-heights leave the box shorter than the glyphs, so the
   mask is padded and the padding pulled back out — taller clip, same layout. */
.mask { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-block: .14em; margin-block: -.14em; }
.mask > span {
    display: block;
    transform: translateY(108%);
    transition: transform .85s var(--ease-out);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
.is-visible > .mask > span, .mask.is-visible > span { transform: none; }

[data-parallax] { will-change: transform; }

.no-js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; clip-path: none !important; }
.no-js .mask > span { transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; clip-path: none !important; }
    .mask > span { transform: none !important; }
    .tag, .scroller__line::after { animation: none !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. SERVICES PAGE
   Reuses the tokens, buttons, placeholders, .svc directory and motion system
   defined above. Only compositions unique to this page live here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Page hero: shorter than the home hero, text-led, visual to the side --- */
.phero {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: clamp(7rem, 5.5rem + 7vw, 10rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem);
    background: var(--ivory);
    overflow-x: clip;
}
.phero__glow {
    top: -30%; right: -6%;
    width: min(40rem, 78vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-blue) 0%, transparent 62%);
}
.phero__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .phero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); } }

.phero__crumb {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
    font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.phero__crumb a { color: var(--text-soft); }
.phero__crumb a:hover { color: var(--c-blue); }
.phero__crumb [aria-current] { color: var(--c-blue); }

.phero__h { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1rem + 4.6vw, 4.5rem); line-height: .98; }
.phero__l1, .phero__l2 { display: block; }
.phero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); }
.phero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: clamp(1.7rem, 1.2rem + 1.5vw, 2.4rem); }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .phero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; } }

.phero__stage { position: relative; }
.phero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; container-type: inline-size; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .phero__visual { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; } }
/* Teal block and gold rule, offset behind the frame */
.phero__block {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 1.6rem -1.6rem -1.6rem 2.4rem;
    background: var(--c-teal);
    z-index: 0;
}
.phero__rule {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.2rem; bottom: 16%;
    width: 6rem; height: 5px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}
.phero__tag { top: 8%; left: -1rem; animation: drift 13s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .phero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.4rem; }
    .phero__rule { display: none; }
}

/* --- Introduction: statement left, supporting column right --- */
.intro { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .intro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, .85fr); } }
.intro__h { font-size: var(--t-mega); line-height: 1; }
.intro__side { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.8rem); }

.intro__kpis { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.kpi { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.8rem) 1rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem) 0; }
.kpi::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 2.6rem; height: 4px; background: var(--accent); }
.intro__kpis > .kpi + .kpi { padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.intro__kpis > .kpi + .kpi::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
.kpi__n {
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: .95; letter-spacing: -.05em;
    color: var(--accent-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.kpi__n sup { font-size: .34em; vertical-align: super; letter-spacing: 0; }
.kpi__k { display: block; margin-top: .7rem; }

/* --- Directory: the home service menu, extended with a fuller preview --- */
.dir__row .svc__desc { max-width: 40ch; }
.dir__plus { transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.svc.is-active .dir__plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
/* The shared rule rotates the whole arrow button; on mobile the plus turns instead */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .svc.is-active .svc__go { transform: none; } }

/* Wider column and a taller frame, so the preview reads as a feature panel */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .svc__layout--wide { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr); }
}
.dir__preview .svc__screen { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.dir__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
    background: rgba(247, 243, 234, .95);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.dir__panel-no { color: var(--accent-text); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.dir__panel-title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + .6vw, 1.6rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.1; }
.dir__panel-lead { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; margin-top: .6rem; }
.dir__panel-k { margin-top: 1.2rem; color: var(--accent-text); }
.dir__panel-areas { margin-top: .5rem; padding: 0; background: none; border: 0; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
.dir__panel-cta { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
/* Inside the preview the panel already names the service, so the frame's own
   caption would repeat it; the motif lifts into the clear upper area. */
.dir__preview .ph__body { display: none; }
.dir__preview .ph__motif { top: 26%; }
.dir__preview .ph__ghost { transform: translate(-50%, -62%); }

/* --- Who we serve --- */
.serve {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .serve { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
/* Twelve columns so the four cells can run 7/5 then 5/7 — varied widths
   rather than four identical cards. */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .serve { grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 7; }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 5; }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 5; }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 7; }
}
.serve__cell {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.serve__cell:first-child { border-top: 0; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .serve__cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .serve__cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(n+3)  { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .serve__cell:nth-child(2n)   { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
.serve__cell::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(.3);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.serve__cell:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* Number leads, icon sits beside it — editorial rather than an icon card */
.serve__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.serve__k {
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1.4vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.05em;
    color: var(--accent-text);
}
.serve__ico { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.serve__cell:hover .serve__ico { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.serve__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .75vw, 1.5rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.15; max-width: 20ch; }
.serve__text { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 46ch; }

/* --- How we work (dark) --- */
.process__glow { top: -14%; right: -10%; width: min(36rem, 76vw); aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-blue) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.steps {
    display: grid;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.step {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
}
.step:first-child { border-top: 0; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .step:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
    .step:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-ink); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .step { border-top: 0; }
    .step + .step { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-ink); }
}
.step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out);
}
.step.is-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.step__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.4rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--c-gold); display: block; }
.step__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .7vw, 1.45rem);
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--on-ink);
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover .step__name { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.step__text { margin-top: .6rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* --- Why guidance matters --- */
.matters { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .matters { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.matter { position: relative; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--c-teal); }
.matter__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--c-gold); display: block; }
.matter__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .7vw, 1.45rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; margin-top: .7rem; }
.matter__text { margin-top: .6rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* --- FAQ --- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .faq { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); }
    .faq__intro { position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; }
}
.faq__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; }

.faq__list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__q {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%; min-height: 56px;
    padding: 1.15rem 0;
    background: none; border: 0;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, .95rem + .5vw, 1.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .35s var(--ease);
}
.faq__q:hover { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
/* Plus that becomes a minus, drawn rather than set in an icon font */
.faq__mark { position: relative; width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.faq__mark::before, .faq__mark::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.faq__mark::before { width: 18px; height: 2px; }
.faq__mark::after  { width: 2px; height: 18px; }
.faq__q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__mark::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq__a { padding-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.faq__a p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 62ch; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. SERVICE DETAIL TEMPLATE
   Same tokens, buttons, placeholders, FAQ and motion as everywhere else.
   Only the compositions unique to a service page live here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero: number-led and tighter than the overview hero --- */
.dhero {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: clamp(7rem, 5.5rem + 7vw, 10rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 5rem);
    background: var(--ivory);
    overflow-x: clip;
}
.dhero__glow {
    top: -32%; right: -8%;
    width: min(38rem, 76vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-wash) 0%, transparent 62%);
}
.dhero__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.25rem, 1.5rem + 3.5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .dhero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr); } }

.dhero__h { margin: 0; }
.dhero__title {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.1rem + 5.4vw, 5.4rem);
    line-height: .95;
    letter-spacing: -.045em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-text);
}
/* From 992px the hero splits into two columns, so the title lives in roughly
   half the viewport while the clamp above still grows on full-viewport units.
   A short title never noticed; the longest of the six ("Accounting &
   Bookkeeping") overran the reveal mask by up to 44px. This band is sized off
   the column instead, and meets the 5.4rem cap exactly at 1440px so there is
   no step at the top end. */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) {
    .dhero__title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.08rem + 4.8vw, 5.4rem); }
}
.dhero__statement {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.05rem + 1.6vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -.035em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: clamp(1rem, .8rem + .8vw, 1.5rem);
}
.dhero__accent { display: block; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-soft); }
.dhero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1rem, .8rem + .8vw, 1.5rem); }
.dhero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.3rem); }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .dhero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; } }
/* The back link points the other way, so its arrow nudges left */
.dhero__cta .btn--ghost:hover i { transform: translateX(-5px); }

.dhero__stage { position: relative; }
.dhero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; container-type: inline-size; }
.dhero__block {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 1.5rem -1.5rem -1.5rem 2.2rem;
    background: var(--accent);
    z-index: 0;
}
.dhero__rule {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.1rem; bottom: 14%;
    width: 5.5rem; height: 5px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .dhero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.3rem; }
    .dhero__rule { display: none; }
}

/* --- Introduction: gold/blue divider above the supporting column --- */
.dintro__rule {
    display: block;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue) 0%, var(--c-blue) 45%, var(--c-gold) 45%, var(--c-gold) 70%, transparent 70%);
}

/* --- What we can help with: numbered editorial rows --- */
.karea { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.karea__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem clamp(.9rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, .9rem + 1.1vw, 1.7rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
/* Accent bar grows down the leading edge, matching the services directory */
.karea__row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.25rem; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 5px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.karea__row:hover { padding-left: clamp(.6rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.karea__row:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }

.karea__no {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, .9rem + .4vw, 1.15rem);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    min-width: 2.2ch;
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.karea__row:hover .karea__no { color: var(--accent-text); }

.karea__ico {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-wash);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.karea__row:hover .karea__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.karea__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + .8vw, 1.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.karea__text { margin-top: .3rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 52ch; }
.karea__go { color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .4s var(--ease); }
.karea__row:hover .karea__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translateX(5px); }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .karea__row { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; row-gap: .5rem; }
    .karea__ico { grid-row: 1; }
    .karea__body { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* --- Service areas: visual beside a definition list --- */
.sareas { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3.5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .sareas { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); } }
.sareas__visual { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; container-type: inline-size; }
.sareas__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-block: 1rem 0; }

.sareas__list { margin-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sarea {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: .25rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 0 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    transition: padding-left .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.sarea:hover { padding-left: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 560px) { .sarea { grid-template-columns: 8.5rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; align-items: baseline; } }
.sarea__k {
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: var(--t-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-text);
}
.sarea__v { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* --- Who it serves: typographic grid, not cards --- */
.aud { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .aud { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .aud { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.aud__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem) clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.aud__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 2.75rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .aud__item:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .aud__item:nth-child(2n)::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .aud__item:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
    .aud__item:nth-child(2n)::before { left: 0; }
    .aud__item:not(:nth-child(3n+1)) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .aud__item:not(:nth-child(3n+1))::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
.aud__k { display: block; color: var(--accent-text); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.aud__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .75vw, 1.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.aud__text { margin-top: .4rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 34ch; }

/* --- Approach: horizontal timeline on desktop, vertical on mobile --- */
.tline { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .tline { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.tline__step { position: relative; padding: 2.4rem 0 0 2.25rem; }
/* Vertical spine + node, phone first */
.tline__step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px; top: 2.9rem; bottom: -1.5rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--line-ink);
}
.tline__step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.tline__dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 2.4rem;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
}
.tline__step + .tline__step { padding-top: 2.6rem; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    /* Spine turns horizontal and runs along the top of the row */
    .tline__step { padding: 2.6rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem) 0 0; }
    .tline__step + .tline__step { padding-top: 2.6rem; }
    .tline__step::before {
        left: 12px; right: 0; top: 5px; bottom: auto;
        width: auto; height: 2px;
        background: var(--c-blue);
    }
    .tline__step:last-child::before { display: block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue), transparent); }
    .tline__dot { top: 0; left: 0; }
}

.tline__no {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: .9;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.tline__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .7vw, 1.45rem);
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    margin-top: .8rem;
    color: var(--on-ink);
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.tline__step:hover .tline__name { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.tline__text { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 34ch; }

/* --- Related services: editorial list, sharing the key-area row language --- */
.rel { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
/* Five children — number, icon, title, summary, arrow — so the row needs
   five columns or the arrow wraps onto a second line. */
.rel__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem clamp(.9rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, .9rem + 1.1vw, 1.7rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .rel__row { grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 24rem) auto; }
}
.rel__row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.25rem; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 5px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.rel__row:hover,
.rel__row:focus-within { padding-left: clamp(.6rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.rel__row:hover::after,
.rel__row:focus-within::after { transform: scaleY(1); }

.rel__no {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, .9rem + .4vw, 1.15rem);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    min-width: 2.2ch;
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.rel__row:hover .rel__no { color: var(--accent-text); }

.rel__ico {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-wash);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.rel__row:hover .rel__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.rel__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + .8vw, 1.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rel__text { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 46ch; }
.rel__go { color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .4s var(--ease); }
.rel__row:hover .rel__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Below 900px the summary drops under the title. Placement is explicit
   because five children auto-flowing into fewer columns mis-wrap. */
@media (max-width: 899.98px) {
    .rel__row { grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; row-gap: .35rem; }
    .rel__name { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
    .rel__text { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2; }
    .rel__go   { grid-column: 4; grid-row: 1 / span 2; align-self: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .rel__row { grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr); row-gap: .55rem; }
    .rel__no   { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
    .rel__ico  { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
    .rel__go   { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; justify-self: end; align-self: center; }
    .rel__name { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2; }
    .rel__text { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 3; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. ABOUT PAGE
   Same tokens, buttons, placeholders, .coord rows, .why__head and motion as
   everywhere else. Only the compositions unique to this page live here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Footer contact values became links; they read as text until hovered */
.ftr__contact a { color: inherit; transition: color .35s var(--ease); }
.ftr__contact a:hover { color: var(--accent-lit); }

/* --- Hero: reuses .phero spacing, with its own portrait composition --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ahero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.ahero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 5.6vw, 5.6rem); line-height: .94; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
/* In the split layout the heading lives in roughly half the viewport */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .ahero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 4.4vw, 5.6rem); } }
.ahero__l1, .ahero__l2 { display: block; }
.ahero__l2 { font-size: .9em; color: var(--text-soft); }
.ahero__statement {
    margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .7vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 34ch;
}
.ahero__lede { margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 52ch; }

.ahero__meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.6vw, 2.8rem) 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 576px) { .ahero__meta { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr); } }
.ahero__meta > div { position: relative; padding: 1rem 1rem 0 0; }
.ahero__meta > div::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 2.2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .ahero__meta > div + div { padding-left: 1.2rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .ahero__meta > div + div::before { left: 1.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .ahero__meta > div + div { margin-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); } }
.ahero__meta dt { color: var(--accent-text); }
.ahero__meta dd { margin-top: .3rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.3; }

.ahero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 34rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ahero__stage { margin-right: 2.5rem; } }
.ahero__portrait {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    container-type: inline-size;
}
/* Bootstrap gives <figure> a bottom margin; inside a fixed-ratio frame it
   would push the placeholder past the frame edge */
.ahero__portrait > .ph { margin: 0; }
.ahero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }
/* Navy field set off to the lower right, a blue band on its edge, a teal chip
   at the corner and a gold rule crossing the frame's left edge. */
.ahero__block { position: absolute; inset: 2.2rem -2.2rem -2.2rem 2.2rem; background: var(--ink); z-index: 0; }
.ahero__block::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 2.2rem 2.2rem;
}
.ahero__band { position: absolute; top: 2.2rem; bottom: 40%; right: -2.2rem; width: 5px; background: var(--c-blue-lit); z-index: 1; }
.ahero__chip { position: absolute; right: -2.2rem; bottom: -2.2rem; width: 2.2rem; height: 2.2rem; background: var(--c-teal); z-index: 1; }
.ahero__rule { position: absolute; left: -1.4rem; top: 18%; width: 6.5rem; height: 5px; background: var(--c-gold); z-index: 3; }
/* Static metadata tag — no drift on this page */
.ahero__tag { right: -1rem; left: auto; top: 7%; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ahero__block { inset: 1.2rem -1rem -1.2rem 1.4rem; }
    .ahero__band { right: -1rem; top: 1.2rem; }
    .ahero__chip { right: -1rem; bottom: -1.2rem; width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; }
    .ahero__rule { left: -.6rem; width: 4rem; }
    .ahero__tag { right: -.4rem; }
}

/* --- Introduction: index rail, oversized statement, offset body --- */
.aintro__wm { right: -1rem; bottom: -3rem; font-size: clamp(8rem, 24vw, 22rem); opacity: .7; }
.aintro__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3.5rem); }
.aintro__index { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .aintro__grid { grid-template-columns: 7rem minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem); row-gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); }
    .aintro__index { grid-row: 1 / span 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .9rem; padding-top: .4rem; }
    .aintro__head { grid-column: 2 / -1; }
    .aintro__body { grid-column: 3 / -1; }
}
.aintro__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 3.2rem; line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--c-blue); }
.aintro__tick { width: 1px; height: 5rem; background: var(--line); position: relative; }
.aintro__tick::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -1px; top: 0; width: 3px; height: 1.6rem; background: var(--c-gold); }
.aintro__index .cap { writing-mode: vertical-rl; }

.aintro__h { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, .9rem + 5vw, 5rem); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.aintro__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.aintro__body { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem); }
.aintro__stem { position: absolute; left: 0; top: .3rem; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-blue) 0%, var(--c-blue) 55%, var(--c-gold) 55%, var(--c-gold) 75%, transparent 75%); }
.aintro__lead { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text); max-width: 48ch; }
.aintro__text { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: var(--t-lead); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 54ch; }
.aintro__quals { display: grid; margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1.4vw, 2.6rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .aintro__quals { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.aintro__quals li { position: relative; padding: 1.1rem 1rem 1.1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.aintro__quals li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 2.2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .aintro__quals li + li { padding-left: 1.2rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .aintro__quals li + li::before { left: 1.2rem; }
}
.aintro__q { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.35; }

/* --- At a glance: one display figure against a ruled list --- */
.aglance__head { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3.2rem); }
.aglance__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1; margin-top: 1rem; }
.aglance__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.aglance__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .aglance__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); align-items: end; } }
.aglance__big {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(7rem, 3rem + 20vw, 17rem);
    line-height: .78;
    letter-spacing: -.07em;
    color: var(--c-gold-dsp);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.aglance__label { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text); }
.aglance__rule { display: block; width: min(100%, 18rem); height: 3px; margin: 1.2rem 0 1rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold) 0 62%, var(--c-blue) 62% 100%); }

.aglance__list { margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .aglance__list { border-top: 0; } }
.aglance__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(6.5rem, 9.5rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, .9rem + 1vw, 1.6rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.aglance__row:hover { padding-left: .6rem; }
.aglance__row::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; width: 2.6rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .6s var(--ease-out); }
.aglance__row:hover::before { width: 6rem; }
.aglance__v { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3.2rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.aglance__row dd { display: grid; gap: .35rem; margin: 0; }
.aglance__k { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .4vw, 1.25rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.25; }

/* --- Journey (dark): a ruled track with nodes, horizontal from 900px --- */
.ajourney__wm { right: -2rem; bottom: -2.5rem; font-size: clamp(8rem, 26vw, 24rem); }
.jline { position: relative; }
.jline__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Phone first: a vertical track down the left edge */
.jline__track, .jline__progress { position: absolute; left: 7px; top: .5rem; bottom: .5rem; width: 2px; }
.jline__track { background: var(--line-ink); }
.jline__progress[data-reveal] {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-blue-lit), var(--c-gold) 60%, var(--c-teal-lit));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 1.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.jline__progress.is-visible { transform: scaleY(1); }
.jline__item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 clamp(2.2rem, 1.8rem + 2vw, 3rem) 2.6rem; }
.jline__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.jline__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: .35rem;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ink);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: background-color .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.jline__item.is-visible .jline__node { background: var(--accent); }
.jline__item:hover .jline__node { transform: scale(1.25); }
/* The present day gets a static ring — marked, not animated */
.jline__item.is-current .jline__node { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--ink), 0 0 0 6px var(--accent); }
.s-ink .jline__step { display: block; color: var(--accent-lit); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.s-ink .jline__when { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 2vw, 2.9rem); line-height: .95; letter-spacing: -.045em; color: var(--on-ink); }
.s-ink .jline__item.is-current .jline__when { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.jline__title { margin-top: .9rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .45vw, 1.3rem); line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--on-ink); max-width: 32ch; text-wrap: pretty; }
.jline__text { margin-top: .7rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.62; max-width: 40ch; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .jline { padding-top: .5rem; }
    .jline__track, .jline__progress { left: 0; right: 0; top: calc(.5rem + 7px); bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 2px; }
    .jline__progress[data-reveal] {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue-lit), var(--c-gold) 55%, var(--c-teal-lit));
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: left;
    }
    .jline__progress.is-visible { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .jline__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); column-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem); }
    .jline__item { padding: 3rem 0 0; }
    .jline__item + .jline__item { padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-ink-soft); }
    .jline__node { top: 0; left: 0; }
    .jline__item + .jline__item .jline__node { left: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
}

/* --- Areas of specialization: two-column numbered rows --- */
.spec { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .spec { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem); } }
.spec__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    gap: .75rem clamp(.9rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.7rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.spec__row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out);
}
.spec__row:hover { padding-left: clamp(.4rem, 1vw, .8rem); }
.spec__row:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.spec__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text-faint); min-width: 2.2ch; padding-top: .7rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.spec__row:hover .spec__no { color: var(--accent-text); }
.spec__ico {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-wash);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.spec__row:hover .spec__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.spec__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.38rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.2; padding-top: .45rem; }
.spec__text { margin-top: .4rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 46ch; }

/* --- Professional services: sticky heading beside a two-column ruled list --- */
.acap__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .acap__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr); }
    .acap__intro { position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; }
}
.acap__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.acap__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.capx { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .capx { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); column-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); } }
.capx__item { position: relative; padding: 1.25rem 0 1.35rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.capx__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 2rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    transition: width .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.capx__item:nth-child(4n+2)::before, .capx__item:nth-child(4n+3)::before { background: var(--c-gold); }
.capx__item:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.capx__no { display: block; color: var(--c-blue-ink); margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.capx__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .4vw, 1.22rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.25; transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.capx__item:hover .capx__name { transform: translateX(4px); }
.capx__text { margin-top: .4rem; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 40ch; }

/* --- Industries: a two-band matrix (sector / structure) --- */
.imatrix { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.imatrix__band { display: grid; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .imatrix__band { grid-template-columns: 11rem minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.imatrix__group { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .7rem; padding: 1.2rem 0 .4rem; margin: 0; }
.imatrix__group.cap { color: var(--c-teal-ink); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .imatrix__group { padding: 1.9rem 1rem 1.9rem 0; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); } }
.imatrix__group span { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text-faint); }
.imatrix__cells { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; }
@media (min-width: 576px) { .imatrix__cells { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .imatrix__band--4 .imatrix__cells { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.imatrix__cell {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.8rem) clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
    display: grid;
    align-content: start;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: background-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.imatrix__cell + .imatrix__cell { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .imatrix__cell + .imatrix__cell { border-top: 0; }
    .imatrix__cell:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .imatrix__cell:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .imatrix__band--4 .imatrix__cell:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 0; }
    .imatrix__band--4 .imatrix__cell + .imatrix__cell { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
/* Without the group column the first cell of each row sits on the page edge */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .imatrix__cell:nth-child(2n+1) { padding-left: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .imatrix__cell { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; } }
.imatrix__cell::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 2.2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .55s var(--ease-out); }
.imatrix__cell:hover { background: rgba(253, 251, 246, .6); }
.imatrix__cell:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.imatrix__ico { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.imatrix__cell:hover .imatrix__ico { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.imatrix__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .45vw, 1.3rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.2; }
.imatrix__text { font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 38ch; }

/* --- Current role (dark): statement beside an architectural plate --- */
.arole__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .arole__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); } }
.arole__h { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3.6vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.arole__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.arole__scope { list-style: none; margin: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1.4vw, 2.6rem) 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.arole__scope li {
    padding: .5rem .85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--on-ink-soft);
    transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease);
}
.arole__scope li:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold-lit); color: var(--on-ink); }

.plateau {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-3) 0%, var(--ink-2) 55%, var(--ink) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--c-teal-lit);
    display: grid;
    align-items: end;
}
/* On phones a 5:4 box is too short for the card; let the card set the height
   (a min-height with an aspect ratio would force the width past the screen) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .plateau { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 20rem; }
    .plateau__beam { display: none; }   /* the card fills the plate here */
}
/* Full-width on tablets, where 5:4 leaves the upper half empty */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991.98px) { .plateau { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; } }
/* Colonnade: measured vertical lines, like a facade drawn in elevation */
.plateau__cols {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 12.5% 100%;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
}
.plateau__beam { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 22%; height: 1px; background: var(--line-ink); }
.plateau__beam::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12.5%; top: -2px; width: 25%; height: 5px; background: var(--c-blue-lit); }
.plateau__gold { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 42%; height: 3px; background: var(--c-gold); }
.plateau__card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .82);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    display: grid;
    gap: .3rem;
    max-width: 26rem;
}
.s-ink .plateau__k { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
.s-ink .plateau__role { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--c-gold-lit); margin-top: .3rem; }
.plateau__rule { display: block; width: 2.6rem; height: 2px; background: var(--line-ink); margin: .8rem 0 .6rem; }
.s-ink .plateau__firm { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.4rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--on-ink); }
.s-ink .plateau__type { font-size: .98rem; color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.plateau__city { margin-top: .6rem; }

/* --- Approach: four principles on a shared rule --- */
.aprin__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .aprin__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .aprin__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.aprin__item { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.3rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem) clamp(1.6rem, 1.3rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.aprin__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px; left: 0;
    width: 3rem; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.aprin__item:hover::before { width: calc(100% - clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem)); }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .aprin__item:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .aprin__item:nth-child(2n)::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .aprin__item { border-bottom: 0; }
    .aprin__item + .aprin__item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .aprin__item + .aprin__item::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
.aprin__no { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.4rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.aprin__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + .7vw, 1.5rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; margin-top: 1rem; transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.aprin__item:hover .aprin__name { transform: translateX(4px); }
.aprin__text { margin-top: .55rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 32ch; }

/* --- Location & contact: the shared .coord rows, made into links --- */
.acontact__wm { right: -1rem; top: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 16rem); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--c-teal); opacity: .16; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .acontact__coord { margin-top: 0; } }
.acontact__row { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; color: var(--text); }
.acontact__row .coord__v { overflow-wrap: anywhere; transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.acontact__go { color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .4s var(--ease); }
a.acontact__row:hover .acontact__go, a.acontact__row:focus-visible .acontact__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translateX(4px); }
a.acontact__row:hover .coord__v { color: var(--accent-text); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aintro__text, .spec__text, .capx__text, .imatrix__text, .aprin__text, .jline__text { font-size: 1.02rem; }
}

/* Reduced motion: the track simply appears in its final state */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .jline__progress[data-reveal] { transform: none !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. INDUSTRIES PAGE
   Reuses .phero, .why__head, .aud, .rel, .faq, the CTA and the motion
   system. Only the compositions unique to this page live here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero: text left, drawn business-context visual right --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ihero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.ihero__h { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1rem + 5.2vw, 5.4rem); line-height: .95; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .ihero__h { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1rem + 4.2vw, 5.4rem); } }
.ihero__h .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .92em; }
.ihero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); max-width: 54ch; }
.ihero__note {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, .95rem + .3vw, 1.12rem);
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 46ch;
}

.ihero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 34rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ihero__stage { margin-right: 2rem; } }
.ihero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 6 / 7; overflow: hidden; border-left: 4px solid var(--c-teal-lit); }
.ihero__visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ihero__caps {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.3rem 3.2rem 0;   /* clear of the corner registration marks */
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ihero__caps .cap { color: var(--on-ink-faint); font-size: .66rem; }
.ihero__block { position: absolute; inset: 1.8rem -1.8rem -1.8rem 2.2rem; background: var(--c-teal); z-index: 0; }
.ihero__rule { position: absolute; left: -1.2rem; bottom: 18%; width: 6rem; height: 5px; background: var(--c-gold); z-index: 3; }
.ihero__tag { top: auto; bottom: 7%; right: -1rem; left: auto; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ihero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.3rem; }
    .ihero__rule { left: -.6rem; width: 3.5rem; }
    .ihero__tag { right: -.4rem; }
}
/* Gentle build of the drawing once it is revealed */
.ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: bottom; transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out); }
.ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect:nth-child(2) { --bd: .08s; }
.ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect:nth-child(3) { --bd: .16s; }
.ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect:nth-child(4) { --bd: .24s; }
.ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect:nth-child(5) { --bd: .32s; }
.ihero__visual.is-visible .ihv-bars rect { transform: scaleY(1); transition-delay: calc(.6s + var(--bd, 0s)); }
.ihero__visual .ihv-net path { stroke-dasharray: 400; stroke-dashoffset: 400; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease-out) .7s; }
.ihero__visual .ihv-net path:nth-child(3) { stroke-dasharray: 4 5; stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s var(--ease) 1.4s; }
.ihero__visual.is-visible .ihv-net path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; }
.no-js .ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect { transform: none; }
.no-js .ihero__visual .ihv-net path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; }

/* --- Introduction: heading with markers, ruled body offset right --- */
.iintro__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 4rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .iintro__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr); align-items: end; } }
.iintro__h { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, .9rem + 5vw, 5rem); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.04em; margin-top: 1rem; }
.iintro__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.iintro__marks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.8rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.iintro__marks li {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 7rem;
    padding: .9rem .8rem 0 0;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.iintro__marks li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 1.8rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
.iintro__marks li span { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--accent-text); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.iintro__body { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem); }
.iintro__line { position: absolute; left: 0; top: .3rem; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-teal) 0 55%, var(--c-gold) 55% 75%, transparent 75%); }
.iintro__lead { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text); max-width: 48ch; }
.iintro__text { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: var(--t-lead); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 54ch; }

/* --- Directory: a large typographic index --- */
.idx { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.idx__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .55s var(--ease-out), background-color .45s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 992px) { .idx__row { grid-template-columns: 5rem minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto; } }
/* Accent field sweeps in from the left on hover */
.idx__row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(.06);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.idx__row:hover, .idx__row:focus-within { padding-left: clamp(.5rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem); }
.idx__row:hover::before, .idx__row:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.idx__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2.2rem); letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1; color: var(--accent-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; align-self: start; padding-top: .2rem; }
.idx__group { display: block; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.idx__name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.8vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color .4s var(--ease);
}
.idx__row:hover .idx__name { color: var(--accent-text); }
.idx__text { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 46ch; grid-column: 2 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .idx__text { grid-column: auto; } }
.idx__ico {
    grid-row: 1;
    grid-column: 3;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (min-width: 992px) { .idx__ico { grid-column: 4; } }
.idx__row:hover .idx__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.idx__foot { margin-top: 1.4rem; }

/* --- Explorer: vertical tabs + panel; accordion below 992px --- */
.ixp { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ixp { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.6fr); align-items: start; } }
.ixp__nav { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .ixp__nav { display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; }
}
.ixp__tab {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.4rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 1rem .2rem 1rem 0;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: padding-left .45s var(--ease-out), color .35s var(--ease);
}
.ixp__tab::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.1rem; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.ixp__tab:hover { padding-left: .5rem; }
.ixp__tab[aria-selected="true"] { padding-left: .7rem; }
.ixp__tab[aria-selected="true"]::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.ixp__tno { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text-faint); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.ixp__tab[aria-selected="true"] .ixp__tno { color: var(--accent-text); }
.ixp__tname { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.02rem, .95rem + .3vw, 1.18rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.2; }
.ixp__tgo { color: var(--text-faint); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.ixp__tab[aria-selected="true"] .ixp__tgo { opacity: 1; transform: none; color: var(--accent-text); }

.ixp__panel { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.ixp__panel + .ixp__panel { margin-top: .75rem; }
.ixp__body { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); }
.ixp__acc { margin: 0; }
.ixp__head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 60px;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ixp__head .ixp__tno { color: var(--accent-text); }
.ixp__head[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__mark::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }

/* Enhanced states apply only once the script has taken over */
.ixp.is-ready .ixp__panel:not(.is-active) .ixp__body { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ixp.is-ready .ixp__panel.is-active .ixp__body { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); animation: ixpIn .5s var(--ease-out); }
    .ixp__title { display: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .ixp__acc { display: none; }
    .ixp.is-ready .ixp__panel:not(.is-active) { display: none; }
    .ixp.is-ready .ixp__panel.is-active { animation: ixpIn .55s var(--ease-out); }
    .ixp__panel + .ixp__panel { margin-top: 0; }
    .ixp:not(.is-ready) .ixp__panel + .ixp__panel { margin-top: .75rem; }
}
@keyframes ixpIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.ixp__top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; }
.ixp__title { color: var(--text); font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.8rem); letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1; text-transform: uppercase; }
/* Small abstract tile: grid, icon and ghost number */
.ixp__mark {
    position: relative;
    flex: none;
    width: clamp(64px, 7vw, 92px);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 25% 25%,
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-soft) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 25% 25%,
        var(--accent-wash);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem);
}
.ixp__mark::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%; height: 3px; background: var(--c-gold); }
.ixp__mark span { position: absolute; right: .35rem; top: .25rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .7rem; color: var(--accent-text); }
.ixp__context { margin-top: 1.2rem; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + .7vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--text); max-width: 44ch; }
.ixp__cols { display: grid; gap: 1.6rem; margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem); padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .ixp__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; } }
.ixp__k { color: var(--accent-text); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.ixp__areas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; }
.ixp__areas li { padding: .4rem .7rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 2px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--ivory); }
.ixp__svc li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.ixp__link { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .6rem 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--text); transition: color .35s var(--ease), padding-left .4s var(--ease-out); }
.ixp__link i { color: var(--accent); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.ixp__link:hover { color: var(--accent-text); padding-left: .3rem; }
.ixp__link:hover i { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.ixp__note { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-faint); }

/* --- Considerations: one core, six segments on a single rail --- */
.icons__head { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 4rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .icons__head { grid-template-columns: 11rem minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; } }
.icons__core {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .icons__core {
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        gap: .8rem;
        aspect-ratio: 1;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--paper);
        position: relative;
    }
    .icons__core::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 143, 131, .35); border-radius: 50%; }
    .icons__core .cap { color: var(--c-teal-ink); }
}
.icons__core-mark .mono { font-size: .9rem; }
.icons__head .lede { max-width: 60ch; }

.frame { position: relative; }
.frame__rail {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .frame__rail {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-blue) 0 16.66%, var(--c-teal) 16.66% 33.33%, var(--c-gold) 33.33% 50%, var(--c-coral) 50% 66.66%, var(--c-blue) 66.66% 83.33%, var(--c-teal) 83.33% 100%);
    }
}
.frame__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .frame__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 900px)  { .frame__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .frame__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.frame__item { position: relative; padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem 1.6rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .frame__item { border-top: 0; padding: 2.2rem clamp(.8rem, 1.2vw, 1.3rem) 0; }
    .frame__item + .frame__item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .frame__item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
}
.frame__tick { position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .frame__tick { top: -5px; left: clamp(.8rem, 1.2vw, 1.3rem); width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--accent); }
    .frame__item:first-child .frame__tick { left: 0; }
}
.frame__no { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.frame__name { margin-top: .8rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1rem, .95rem + .35vw, 1.15rem); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.frame__item:hover .frame__name { transform: translateX(3px); }
.frame__text { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 30ch; }

/* --- Domestic to cross-border (dark): stepped sequence --- */
.xb__wm { right: -2rem; bottom: -3rem; font-size: clamp(10rem, 30vw, 28rem); }
.xb__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .xb__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); align-items: center; } }
.xb__h { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3.8vw, 4.2rem); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.xb__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.xb__note { margin-top: 1.6rem; }

.stair { position: relative; }
.stair__spine { position: absolute; left: 7px; top: .6rem; bottom: 2rem; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-blue-lit), var(--c-teal-lit) 35%, var(--c-gold-lit) 70%, var(--c-coral-lit)); }
.stair__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.stair__step {
    position: relative;
    margin-left: 2.2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.3rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    background: rgba(16, 33, 56, .72);
    transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
/* Each context sits one step further out on wide screens */
@media (min-width: 576px) { .stair__step { margin-left: calc(2.2rem + var(--i) * clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.6rem)); } }
.stair__step:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.stair__node { position: absolute; left: calc(-2.2rem + 1px); top: 1.4rem; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); border: 2px solid var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .stair__node { left: calc(-2.2rem - var(--i) * clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) + 1px); }
    /* Horizontal run from the spine out to the step */
    .stair__step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: calc(1.4rem + 6px); right: 100%; width: calc(2.2rem + var(--i) * clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) - 14px); height: 1px; background: var(--line-ink); }
}
.s-ink .stair__no { color: var(--accent); }
.stair__name { margin-top: .35rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.45rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink); }
.stair__text { margin-top: .35rem; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.stair__arrow { position: absolute; right: 1.1rem; bottom: .9rem; color: var(--accent); font-size: .95rem; opacity: .8; }

/* --- Intersection matrix --- */
.imx__field { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.imx__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed; }
.imx__table thead th { padding: 1.1rem .3rem; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: bottom; }
.imx__table thead th .cap { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .16em; }
.imx__table thead td { width: 26%; }
.imx__table tbody th {
    padding: 1.05rem 1rem 1.05rem 0;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
}
.imx__table tbody th::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .5s var(--ease-out); }
.imx__table tbody tr { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background-color .35s var(--ease); }
.imx__table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.imx__table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(253, 251, 246, .8); }
.imx__table tbody tr:hover th::before { width: 100%; }
.imx__table td { text-align: center; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.imx__no { display: inline-block; min-width: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-text); font-size: .9rem; }
/* One mark, identical everywhere: "may intersect", never a rating */
.imx__pt { display: inline-block; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-gold); background: transparent; vertical-align: middle; transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
.imx__table tbody tr:hover .imx__pt { background: var(--c-gold); transform: scale(1.15); }
.imx__legend { margin-top: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }

.imx__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.imx__item { position: relative; padding: 1.2rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.imx__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 2rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
.imx__iname { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.imx__areas { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* --- Current practice (dark): abstract document stack --- */
.ipr__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ipr__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); } }
.ipr__h { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3.6vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.ipr__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.s-ink .ipr__link { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }

.docs { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; max-width: 34rem; width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--line-ink); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink)); overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .docs { order: 2; } }
.docs__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 10% 12.5%;
}
.docs__sheet { position: absolute; width: 46%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.docs__sheet--c { left: 20%; top: 12%; border: 1px solid var(--line-ink); transform: rotate(-4deg); }
.docs__sheet--b { left: 30%; top: 16%; border: 1px solid rgba(143, 180, 245, .45); background: rgba(16, 33, 56, .9); transform: rotate(3deg); }
.docs__sheet--a { left: 38%; top: 20%; background: var(--paper); padding: 9% 8%; display: grid; align-content: start; gap: .55rem; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }
.docs__bar { display: block; width: 55%; height: 7px; background: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.docs__rule { display: block; height: 3px; background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .16); }
.docs__rule--s { width: 62%; }
.docs__stamp {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10%; bottom: 9%;
    width: 3.4rem; height: 3.4rem;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--c-teal-ink);
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.docs__gold { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 48%; height: 4px; background: var(--c-gold); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .iintro__text, .ixp__note, .frame__text, .stair__text, .idx__text { font-size: 1.02rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ihero__visual .ihv-bars rect { transform: none !important; }
    .ihero__visual .ihv-net path { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
    .ixp__panel, .ixp__body { animation: none !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. CASE STUDIES PAGE
   Reuses .phero, .why__head, the CTA and the motion system. Only the
   compositions unique to this page live here.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cshero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.cshero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 5.6vw, 5.8rem); line-height: .95; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .cshero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 4.5vw, 5.8rem); } }
.cshero__h .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .92em; }
.cshero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); max-width: 50ch; }
.cshero__note { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1rem; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 48ch; }
.cshero__note i { color: var(--c-gold-ink); margin-top: .12rem; }

.cshero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 34rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cshero__stage { margin-right: 2rem; } }
.cshero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 6 / 7; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold); }
.cshero__visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.cshero__caps { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.3rem 3.2rem 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cshero__caps .cap { font-size: .66rem; }
.cshero__block { position: absolute; inset: 1.8rem -1.8rem -1.8rem 2.2rem; background: var(--ink); z-index: 0; }
.cshero__block::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 2.2rem 2.2rem;
}
.cshero__rule { position: absolute; left: -1.2rem; top: 16%; width: 6rem; height: 5px; background: var(--c-teal); z-index: 3; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cshero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.3rem; }
    .cshero__rule { left: -.6rem; width: 3.5rem; }
    .cshero__caps { padding: 1rem 2.6rem 0; }
}
/* Drawing builds once: highlights sweep in, leaders and path draw */
.cshero__visual .csv-hl { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .9s var(--ease-out) .7s; }
.cshero__visual .csv-hl + .csv-hl { transition-delay: .95s; }
.cshero__visual .csv-lead path, .cshero__visual .csv-path path { stroke-dasharray: 420; stroke-dashoffset: 420; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.5s var(--ease-out) 1s; }
.cshero__visual.is-visible .csv-hl { transform: none; }
.cshero__visual.is-visible .csv-lead path, .cshero__visual.is-visible .csv-path path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.no-js .cshero__visual .csv-hl { transform: none; }
.no-js .cshero__visual .csv-lead path, .no-js .cshero__visual .csv-path path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* --- Introduction: eyebrow rail, heading, body under a drawn rule --- */
.csintro__wm { right: 2%; top: -2rem; font-size: clamp(9rem, 22vw, 20rem); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--c-gold); opacity: .22; }
.csintro__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .csintro__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, .8fr); column-gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
    .csintro__eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .csintro__body { padding-top: 5.5rem; }
}
.csintro__h { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, .9rem + 5vw, 5rem); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.csintro__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.csintro__rule { display: block; height: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold) 0 40%, var(--c-blue) 40% 62%, transparent 62%); }
.csintro__lead { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text); max-width: 46ch; }
.csintro__text { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: var(--t-lead); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 52ch; }

/* --- Directory --- */
.csnotice {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
    padding: .9rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(198, 146, 58, .7);
    background: var(--c-gold-wash);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text);
}
.csnotice__tag { flex: none; padding: .25rem .6rem; background: var(--c-gold-ink); color: #fff; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.csfilter { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.csfilter__k { flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .csfilter { display: block; border-bottom: 0; } .csfilter__k { display: block; margin-bottom: .6rem; } }
/* The bar scrolls inside itself on narrow screens — never the page */
.csfilter__scroll { min-width: 0; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.csfilter__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .csfilter__scroll {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 85%, transparent);
                mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 85%, transparent);
    }
}
.csfilter__list { display: flex; gap: .2rem; width: max-content; }
.csfilter__btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: .2rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: .9rem .9rem;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.csfilter__btn sup { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--text-faint); }
.csfilter__btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: .9rem; right: .9rem; bottom: -1px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.csfilter__btn:hover { color: var(--text); }
.csfilter__btn[aria-pressed="true"] { color: var(--c-blue); }
.csfilter__btn[aria-pressed="true"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.cslist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.csrow {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .55s var(--ease-out), background-color .45s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .csrow { grid-template-columns: 6rem minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr) 12rem; align-items: start; } }
.csrow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: -1px;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(.05);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.csrow:hover { padding-left: clamp(.4rem, 1.2vw, 1rem); }
.csrow:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* Placeholder rows sit on a faint hatch, so they read as reserved slots */
.csrow.is-placeholder { background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 14px, rgba(11, 23, 38, .025) 14px 15px); }
.csrow.is-in { animation: csIn .45s var(--ease-out); }
@keyframes csIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.csrow__no {
    grid-row: span 3;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 4.6rem);
    line-height: .82;
    letter-spacing: -.06em;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--accent);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .csrow__no { grid-row: auto; } }
.csrow__cat { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.csrow__title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.1; }
.csrow__ctx { margin-top: .7rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-faint); max-width: 44ch; }
.csrow__side, .csrow__end { grid-column: 2; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .csrow__side, .csrow__end { grid-column: auto; } }
.csrow__k { color: var(--text-faint); }
.csrow__areas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.csrow__areas li { padding: .35rem .65rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ivory); font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); }
.csrow__svc { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; margin-top: .9rem; padding-block: .3rem; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-text); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.csrow__svc:hover { border-bottom-color: currentColor; }
.csrow__end { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .csrow__end { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; align-self: stretch; } }
.csstatus {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    padding: .45rem .75rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(127, 92, 29, .55);
    color: var(--c-gold-ink);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.csstatus--live { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-text); }
.csrow__go { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .35s var(--ease); }
.csrow.is-placeholder .csrow__go { opacity: .35; }
.csrow:not(.is-placeholder):hover .csrow__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translateX(5px); }
.csempty { padding: 2rem 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-faint); }

/* --- Featured (dark) --- */
.csfeat__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .csfeat__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); } }
.csfeat__h { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1rem + 4vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1; margin-top: 1rem; }
.csfeat__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.csfeat__title { font-size: var(--t-mid); color: var(--on-ink); }
.csfeat__frame { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; min-width: 0; }
.csfeat__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.csph {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink-2) 60%, var(--ink));
    border: 1px solid var(--line-ink);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--c-teal-lit);
}
.csph__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 8.33% 12.5%;
}
.csph__sheet { position: absolute; width: 30%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.csph__sheet--b { right: 6%; top: 10%; border: 1px dashed rgba(224, 181, 105, .55); transform: rotate(4deg); }
.csph__sheet--a { right: 11%; top: 14%; border: 1px dashed rgba(247, 243, 234, .45); background: rgba(16, 33, 56, .85); padding: 8% 7%; display: grid; align-content: start; gap: .5rem; }
.csph__bar { display: block; width: 55%; height: 6px; background: rgba(247, 243, 234, .4); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.csph__line { display: block; height: 3px; background: rgba(247, 243, 234, .14); }
.csph__line--s { width: 60%; }
.csph__rule { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%; height: 4px; background: var(--c-gold); }
.csph__label { position: absolute; left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); top: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); display: grid; gap: .4rem; max-width: 48%; }
.s-ink .csph__k { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.csph__v { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .95rem + .6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--on-ink); }
.csph__slots { position: absolute; left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.8rem); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .5rem; }
.csph__slots li {
    padding: .55rem .6rem;
    border: 1px dashed var(--line-ink);
    font-size: .64rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--on-ink-faint);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .csfeat__frame { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
    .csph__label { max-width: 80%; }
    .csph__sheet { width: 44%; top: 30%; }
    .csph__slots { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* --- Anatomy: one document split into four bands --- */
.anat { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -45px rgba(11, 23, 38, .35); }
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .anat { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .anat { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.anat__band { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.anat__band + .anat__band { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .anat__band + .anat__band { border-left: 0; } }
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1099.98px) { .anat__band:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; } }
.anat__no { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.anat__name { margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.anat__text { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 30ch; }
/* Placeholder text lines: the band is a template, not filled content */
.anat__lines { display: grid; gap: .45rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.anat__lines i { display: block; height: 3px; background: var(--line-soft); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.anat__lines i:nth-child(2) { width: 85%; }
.anat__lines i:nth-child(3) { width: 60%; }
.anat__band:hover .anat__lines i { background: var(--accent-wash); }

/* --- Professional areas: sticky intro beside ruled rows --- */
.csareas__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .csareas__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); }
    .csareas__intro { position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; }
}
.csareas__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.csareas__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.arow { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.arow__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.6rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.arow__row::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; width: 1.8rem; height: 2px; background: var(--c-teal); transition: width .55s var(--ease-out); }
.arow__row:hover { padding-left: .5rem; }
.arow__row:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.arow__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-faint); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.arow__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .4vw, 1.25rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.25; }
.arow__text { margin-top: .25rem; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.arow__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; min-height: 44px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-teal-ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.arow__link i { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.arow__link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --- Business contexts: 3 × 2 ruled grid --- */
.ctxg { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ctxg { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ctxg { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.ctxg__cell { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem) clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background-color .4s var(--ease); }
.ctxg__cell::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 2.4rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .55s var(--ease-out); }
.ctxg__cell:hover::before { width: calc(100% - clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem)); }
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1099.98px) {
    .ctxg__cell:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .ctxg__cell:nth-child(2n)::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .ctxg__cell:not(:nth-child(3n+1)) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
    .ctxg__cell:not(:nth-child(3n+1))::before { left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); }
}
.ctxg__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.ctxg__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent-text); }
.ctxg__ico { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.ctxg__cell:hover .ctxg__ico { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ctxg__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.35rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.2; }
.ctxg__text { margin-top: .45rem; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 40ch; }

/* --- Confidentiality note: quiet, boxed, not a section-sized statement --- */
.csconf__box { display: flex; gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); align-items: flex-start; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.6vw, 2.2rem); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-teal); background: var(--ivory); }
.csconf__ico { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--c-teal); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--c-teal); background: var(--c-teal-wash); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.csconf__h { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + .7vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.csconf__text { margin-top: .6rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 70ch; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .csrow__ctx, .anat__text, .arow__text, .ctxg__text, .csintro__text { font-size: 1.02rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cshero__visual .csv-hl { transform: none !important; }
    .cshero__visual .csv-lead path, .cshero__visual .csv-path path { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
    .csrow.is-in { animation: none !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. INSIGHTS
   Listing, cards and the article template. Reuses .phero, .why__head, the
   placeholder frames, .ulink, the CTA and the motion system.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero --- */
.inhero { padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .inhero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.inhero__h { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1rem + 6vw, 6rem); line-height: .94; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .inhero__h { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1rem + 4.8vw, 6rem); } }
.inhero__h .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .94em; }
.inhero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); max-width: 50ch; }

/* Stacked journal: set type, a figure and a margin index */
.inhero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 32rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .inhero__stage { margin-right: 2rem; } }
.inhero__block { position: absolute; inset: 2rem -1.6rem -1.6rem 2.4rem; background: var(--c-blue); }
.journal { position: relative; z-index: 1; aspect-ratio: 5 / 6; }
.journal__page {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 12% 0 0;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--ink);
    padding: 8% 7%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr;
    gap: 7%;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -40px rgba(11, 23, 38, .45);
}
.journal__page--back { inset: 5% 8% -3% 5%; border-top-color: var(--c-gold); transform: rotate(2.5deg); box-shadow: none; background: var(--ivory); padding: 0; }
.journal__mast { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.journal__vol { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .9rem + .6vw, 1.45rem); color: var(--text); }
.journal__rule { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.journal__head { display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.journal__head i { display: block; height: 10px; background: var(--ink); width: 88%; }
.journal__head i + i { width: 58%; opacity: .85; }
.journal__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 9%; align-content: start; }
.journal__col { display: grid; gap: .55rem; align-content: start; }
.journal__col i { display: block; height: 4px; background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .16); }
.journal__col i.s { width: 60%; }
.journal__fig { display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; margin-bottom: .3rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-mint), var(--c-teal-wash)); border-left: 3px solid var(--c-teal); }
.journal__folio { position: absolute; right: 7%; bottom: 5%; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--text-faint); }
.journal__index { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 16%; display: grid; gap: .4rem; z-index: 2; }
.journal__index li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    padding: .45rem .7rem;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-lit);
    font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--on-ink);
    transform: translateX(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out), opacity .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.journal__index li b { color: var(--accent-lit); font-family: var(--f-display); }
.journal.is-visible .journal__index li { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.journal.is-visible .journal__index li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .7s; }
.journal.is-visible .journal__index li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .8s; }
.journal.is-visible .journal__index li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .9s; }
.journal.is-visible .journal__index li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 1s; }
.no-js .journal__index li { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .inhero__block { inset: 1.2rem -.8rem -1rem 1.4rem; } }

/* --- Category navigation --- */
.catnav { background: var(--paper); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.catnav__scroll { overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.catnav__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .catnav__scroll {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 88%, transparent);
                mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 88%, transparent);
    }
}
.catnav__list { display: flex; gap: clamp(.2rem, 1vw, 1rem); width: max-content; min-width: 100%; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .catnav__list { justify-content: space-between; } }
.catnav__link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0 .8rem;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.catnav__link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: .8rem; right: .8rem; bottom: -1px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.catnav__link:hover { color: var(--text); }
.catnav__link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(.35); }
/* Active: colour, weight AND an underline — not colour alone */
.catnav__link[aria-current] { color: var(--accent-text); font-weight: 700; }
.catnav__link[aria-current]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* --- Shared tags + metadata --- */
.itag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: .22rem .5rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(127, 92, 29, .6);
    background: var(--c-gold-wash);
    color: var(--c-gold-ink);
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.itag--lg { font-size: .68rem; padding: .3rem .65rem; }
.icard__info { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem 1.1rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.icard__info i { margin-right: .3rem; color: var(--accent); }

/* --- Featured --- */
.infeat__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .infeat__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, .8fr); } }
.infeat__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; container-type: inline-size; overflow: hidden; }
.infeat__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.infeat__media > .ph { margin: 0; }
.infeat__flags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .8rem 1.2rem; }
.infeat__info { margin-top: 1.4rem; align-items: center; }
.infeat__title { margin-top: .9rem; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.1rem + 2.2vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.035em; text-wrap: balance; }
.infeat__excerpt { margin-top: 1rem; }
.infeat__note { display: flex; gap: .55rem; margin: 1.2rem 0 1.4rem; padding: .8rem 1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold); background: var(--ivory); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.infeat__note i { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }

/* --- Empty state: intentional, calm, never an error --- */
.inempty {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.6vw, 2.2rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--paper);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.inempty--notice { margin: 0 0 clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold); }
.inempty--full { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); justify-content: center; text-align: left; }
.inempty__mark { flex: none; width: 50px; height: 50px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold-ink); background: var(--c-gold-wash); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.inempty__h { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + .6vw, 1.45rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--text); }
.inempty p { font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 62ch; }

/* --- Explorer toolbar --- */
.explorer { display: grid; gap: 1rem 2rem; align-items: center; padding: 1.1rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    /* Label on its own line so all eight chips fit beside the search */
    .explorer { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 21rem) minmax(0, 1fr); row-gap: .8rem; }
    .explorer__k { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .explorer__filters { justify-content: flex-end; }
}
.explorer__search { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; min-width: 0; }
.explorer__search > .bi-search { position: absolute; left: 1rem; color: var(--text-faint); pointer-events: none; }
.explorer__input {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: .8rem 2.6rem .8rem 2.7rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--paper);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.explorer__input::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.explorer__input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--c-blue-wash); }
.explorer__input::-webkit-search-cancel-button { display: none; }
.explorer__clear { position: absolute; right: .35rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--text-faint); cursor: pointer; }
.explorer__clear:hover { color: var(--text); }
/* Submit exists for the no-JS path; live filtering makes it redundant */
.explorer__go { margin-left: .5rem; min-height: 50px; padding: 0 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--ink); background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 3px; }
html:not(.no-js) .explorer__go { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); border: 0; }
.explorer__filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .explorer__filters { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; margin-inline: calc(var(--gutter) * -1); padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
    .explorer__filters::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
}
.chip {
    flex: none;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: .45rem .9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--text); }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"]::before { content: "\2713\00a0"; }   /* state shown by mark, not colour alone */
.explorer__status { min-height: 1.5rem; margin: .8rem 0 .4rem; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.ipager { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.ipager__count { color: var(--text-faint); }
.ipager__side--end { justify-self: end; }

/* --- Card grid --- */
.igrid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem); }
@media (min-width: 700px)  { .igrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .igrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.icard {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .55s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.icard::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -1px; right: -1px; top: -1px; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transform: scaleX(.18); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); z-index: 2; }
.icard:hover, .icard:focus-within { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 40px -34px rgba(11, 23, 38, .45); }
.icard:hover::before, .icard:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.icard__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; container-type: inline-size; }
.icard__media > img, .icard__media > .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; transition: transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.icard__media > img { object-fit: cover; }
.icard:hover .icard__media > img, .icard:hover .icard__media > .ph { transform: scale(1.035); }
.icard__media .ph__body { padding: 1rem; }
/* The frame's motif and ghost letters sit behind the caption at card size */
.icard__media .ph__motif, .icard__media .ph__ghost { display: none; }
.infeat__media .ph__ghost { display: none; }
.infeat__media .ph__motif { top: 30%; }
.infeat__media .ph__body { align-self: end; padding-bottom: 3.4rem; }
.icard__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + .8vw, 1.6rem); }
.icard__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: .8rem; }
.icard__title { margin-top: .8rem; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.02rem + .5vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.22; letter-spacing: -.025em; font-weight: 700; text-wrap: balance; }
.icard__title a { color: inherit; }
.icard__title a:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.icard:focus-within { outline: 2px solid var(--c-blue); outline-offset: 3px; }
.icard__excerpt { margin-top: .6rem; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.icard.is-sample .icard__excerpt { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-faint); }
.icard__info { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; }
.icard__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-text); }
.icard__go i { transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out); }
.icard:hover .icard__go i { transform: translateX(5px); }
.icard__go--soon { color: var(--text-faint); }
.icard__go--soon::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-gold); }
.infeat .icard__go--soon { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }

/* --- Dark editorial statement --- */
.inq__wm { right: 4%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: clamp(14rem, 34vw, 30rem); }
/* Ruled-paper lines behind the statement */
.inq__lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent calc(100% - 1px), rgba(224, 181, 105, .08) 1px);
    background-size: 100% 2.6rem;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 40%, #000 70%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 40%, #000 70%, transparent);
}
.inq__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .inq__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, .8fr); column-gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: end; }
    .inq__eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
.inq__h { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1rem + 4.6vw, 4.8rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.inq__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.inq__rule { display: block; height: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold-lit) 0 45%, var(--c-teal-lit) 45% 65%, transparent 65%); }

/* --- Newsletter placeholder --- */
.innews__box { display: grid; gap: 1.6rem 3rem; align-items: center; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.8rem); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 4px solid var(--c-blue); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .innews__box { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); } }
.innews__h { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1; }
.innews__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.innews__form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: .6rem; }
.innews__input { min-height: 54px; padding: .8rem 1rem; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 3px; background: var(--ivory); font: inherit; color: var(--text-faint); cursor: not-allowed; min-width: 0; }
.innews__btn[disabled] { opacity: .45; cursor: not-allowed; }
.innews__btn[disabled]:hover::before { transform: scaleX(0); }
.innews__btn[disabled]:hover { color: var(--btn-fg); }
.innews__note { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.innews__note i { color: var(--c-gold-ink); margin-right: .3rem; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .innews__form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .innews__btn { justify-content: center; } }

/* --- Article page --- */
.iart__hero { padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.iart__h { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.1rem + 3.6vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.04em; max-width: 22ch; }
.iart__lede { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.iart__info { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: .88rem; }
.iart__info a { color: var(--text-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.iart__figure { margin-bottom: 0; }
.iart__figure img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; }
.prose { max-width: 70ch; font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text); }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.2em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--text-soft); }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.2rem + .8vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 2em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + .4vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 1.8em; font-weight: 700; }
.prose ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.prose ol { list-style: decimal; padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.prose a { color: var(--c-blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose blockquote { margin-inline: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold); font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.2em; color: var(--text); }
.iart__note { display: flex; gap: .6rem; max-width: 70ch; margin-top: 2.5rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--paper); font-size: .9rem; }
.iart__note i { color: var(--c-teal); }
/* --- Case study page (reuses .prose, .csrow, .csconf__box from section 25) --- */
.csart__hero { padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.csart__h { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.1rem + 3.6vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.04em; max-width: 24ch; }
.csart__lede { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.csart__facts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem 2.4rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.csart__facts dd { margin: .3rem 0 0; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.csart__facts dd a { color: var(--accent-text); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.csart__scope { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.csart__figure { margin-bottom: 0; }
.csart__figure img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; }
.csart__part { display: grid; gap: .8rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
.csart__part::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; width: 3rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .csart__part { grid-template-columns: 12rem minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.csart__label { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .8rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .csart__label { flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; } }
.csart__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 1.6vw, 2.6rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--accent-text); }
.csart__ph { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.csart__body > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.csart__conf { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.csart__confk { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.csart__svc { margin: 1.8rem 0 0; }

/* Admin draft preview bar — only rendered for signed-in admins */
.ipreview { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 1100; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; max-width: calc(100% - 2rem); padding: .7rem 1rem; background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); font-size: .9rem; }
.ipreview i { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.ipreview a { color: var(--c-gold-lit); text-decoration: underline; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .icard__excerpt, .inempty p { font-size: 1.02rem; }
    .icard__info { font-size: .85rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .journal__index li { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
    .icard:hover, .icard:focus-within { transform: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. CONSULTATION
   Reuses .phero, .why__head, .aud, .tline, .coord, .faq, the CTA and the
   motion system. The form controls below are the site's first form styles.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cohero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.cohero__h { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1rem + 6vw, 6rem); line-height: .94; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .cohero__h { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1rem + 4.8vw, 6rem); } }
.cohero__h .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .94em; }
.cohero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); max-width: 52ch; }
.cohero__micro { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 50ch; }
.cohero__micro i { color: var(--c-teal); margin-top: .1rem; }
.cohero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 32rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cohero__stage { margin-right: 2rem; } }
.cohero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 6 / 7; overflow: hidden; border-left: 4px solid var(--c-coral); }
.cohero__visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.cohero__block { position: absolute; inset: 1.8rem -1.8rem -1.8rem 2.2rem; background: var(--soft-mint); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cohero__rule { position: absolute; left: -1.2rem; bottom: 16%; width: 6rem; height: 5px; background: var(--c-gold); z-index: 3; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cohero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.3rem; }
    .cohero__rule { left: -.6rem; width: 3.5rem; }
}
/* The notes write themselves in once */
.cohero__visual .cov-notes rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect { transform: none; }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .6s; }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .75s; }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .9s; }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 1.05s; }
.cohero__visual.is-visible .cov-notes rect:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.no-js .cohero__visual .cov-notes rect { transform: none; }

/* --- Areas: icon beside the number in the shared .aud grid --- */
.coareas__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .55rem; padding-right: .2rem; }
.coareas__ico { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.aud__item:hover .coareas__ico { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* --- Is it right for you --- */
.cofit__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cofit__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; } }
.cofit__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.cofit__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.cofit__lead { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text); }
.cofit__list { margin-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cofit__list li { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-soft); transition: padding-left .45s var(--ease-out); }
.cofit__list li:hover { padding-left: .4rem; }
.cofit__list i { flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-teal-wash); color: var(--c-teal-ink); font-size: .95rem; }

/* --- Request section head: heading beside the "before you submit" block --- */
.creq__head { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .creq__head { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, .9fr); align-items: end; } }
.tips { padding: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.6rem); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold); }
.tips__h { font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.tips__list { display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.tips__list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: .6rem; }
.tips__no { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.tips__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem; color: var(--text); }
.tips__text { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: .15rem; }

/* --- Form --- */
.cform { position: relative; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 3rem); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 4px solid var(--c-blue); box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -60px rgba(11, 23, 38, .5); }
.cform__hp { position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: auto; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.cform__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cform__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.cform__set { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.15rem; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; }
.cform__legend { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .6rem; width: 100%; float: none; margin: 0 0 .2rem; padding-bottom: .8rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); }
.cform__legend span { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--c-blue); font-size: .95rem; }
.cform__sub { margin: .6rem 0 -.2rem; font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-faint); }
.cform__sub span { letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: none; font-weight: 500; }
.cform__pair { display: grid; gap: 1.15rem; }
@media (min-width: 576px) { .cform__pair { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); } }

.fld { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .45rem; min-width: 0; }
.fld--grow { flex: 1; }
.fld--grow .fld__control--area, .fld--grow textarea { flex: 1; }
.fld__label { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.fld__req { color: var(--c-coral-ink); }
.fld__control { position: relative; display: flex; }
.fld__control > i { position: absolute; left: .95rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--text-faint); pointer-events: none; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.fld__control--area > i { top: 1.05rem; transform: none; }
.fld__control input, .fld__control select, .fld__control textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: .8rem 1rem .8rem 2.7rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.fld__control textarea { min-height: 180px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.fld__control input::placeholder, .fld__control textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-faint); }
.fld__control select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 2.6rem; cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none' stroke='%235f6874' stroke-width='1.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; }
.fld__control input:hover, .fld__control select:hover, .fld__control textarea:hover { border-color: rgba(11, 23, 38, .28); }
.fld__control input:focus, .fld__control select:focus, .fld__control textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-blue); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--c-blue-wash); }
.fld__control:focus-within > i { color: var(--c-blue); }
/* Invalid: the brand's muted coral-ink edge plus a plain message — never alarm red */
.fld.is-invalid .fld__control input, .fld.is-invalid .fld__control select, .fld.is-invalid .fld__control textarea { border-color: var(--c-coral-ink); background: #fff; }
.fld.is-invalid .fld__control > i { color: var(--c-coral-ink); }
.fld__err { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .4rem; margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--c-coral-ink); }
.fld__err[hidden] { display: none; }
.fld__foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.fld__foot .fld__err { flex: 1; }
.fld__count { margin-left: auto; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-faint); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* Segmented radio pair */
.seg { margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; min-width: 0; }
.seg legend { float: none; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.seg__opts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .5rem; }
.seg__opt { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.seg__opt input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; inset: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.seg__opt span { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; min-height: 50px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 3px; background: var(--ivory); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-soft); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.seg__opt:hover span { border-color: rgba(11, 23, 38, .28); }
.seg__opt input:checked + span { border-color: var(--c-blue); background: var(--c-blue-wash); color: var(--c-blue); font-weight: 600; }
.seg__opt input:checked + span::after { content: "\2713"; font-weight: 700; }   /* not colour alone */
.seg__opt input:focus-visible + span { outline: 2px solid var(--c-blue); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Status banner */
.fbanner { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(176, 67, 47, .3); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-coral-ink); background: var(--c-coral-wash); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.fbanner--server { border-color: rgba(127, 92, 29, .3); border-left-color: var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-gold-wash); }
.fbanner > i { color: var(--c-coral-ink); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: .1rem; }
.fbanner--server > i { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.fbanner p { color: var(--text-soft); }
.fbanner__h { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text) !important; }
.fbanner:focus { outline: none; }

/* Notice + actions */
.cform__end { margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem); padding-top: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cform__end { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; } }
.cform__notice { display: flex; gap: .7rem; margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 70ch; }
.cform__notice i { color: var(--c-teal); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: .1rem; }
.cform__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1rem 1.4rem; }
.cform__req { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.cform__req span { color: var(--c-coral-ink); }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .cform__submit { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; } .cform__req { order: 2; } }
/* Loading: a small ring replaces nothing, label changes; hover wipe held still */
.cform__spin { display: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); border-top-color: #fff; animation: cspin .8s linear infinite; }
.cform__submit.is-loading { cursor: progress; }
.cform__submit.is-loading .cform__spin { display: inline-block; }
.cform__submit.is-loading i { display: none; }
.cform__submit[disabled] { opacity: .85; }
@keyframes cspin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* --- Direct contact --- */
.codirect__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .codirect__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); align-items: center; } }
.codirect__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.codirect__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.codirect__list { display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.codirect__list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.codirect__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.3rem 1rem 1.3rem 0; color: var(--text); transition: padding-left .45s var(--ease-out); }
a.codirect__row:hover { padding-left: .5rem; }
a.codirect__row:hover .coord__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.codirect__go { color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .35s var(--ease); }
a.codirect__row:hover .codirect__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* --- Success --- */
.cosuccess { min-height: 70vh; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.cosuccess__box { max-width: 46rem; }
.cosuccess__mark { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-teal); color: #fff; font-size: 1.9rem; }
.cosuccess__h { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1rem + 5vw, 5rem); line-height: .96; letter-spacing: -.045em; margin-top: 1rem; }
.cosuccess__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.cosuccess__lede { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.cosuccess__note { display: flex; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-teal); background: var(--paper); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.cosuccess__note i { color: var(--c-teal); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cofit__list li, .tips__text { font-size: 1rem; }
    .fld__label { font-size: .95rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cohero__visual .cov-notes rect { transform: none !important; }
    .cform__spin { animation-duration: 1.6s !important; animation-iteration-count: infinite !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   28. CONTACT
   Reuses section 27's form system (.cform, .fld, .fbanner, success page)
   plus .phero, .coord, .faq, the CTA and the motion system.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- Hero --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cthero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, .85fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem); } }
.cthero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 5.6vw, 5.6rem); line-height: .95; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1439.98px) { .cthero__h { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 1rem + 4.4vw, 5.6rem); } }
.cthero__h .serif { font-weight: 300; font-size: .94em; }
.cthero__lede { margin-top: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); max-width: 50ch; }
.cthero__stage { position: relative; max-width: 30rem; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .cthero__stage { margin-right: 2rem; } }
.cthero__visual { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-teal); }
.cthero__visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.cthero__block { position: absolute; inset: 1.8rem -1.8rem -1.8rem 2.2rem; background: var(--ink); }
.cthero__rule { position: absolute; left: -1.2rem; top: 18%; width: 6rem; height: 5px; background: var(--c-gold); z-index: 3; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cthero__block { inset: 1rem -.8rem -1rem 1.3rem; }
    .cthero__rule { left: -.6rem; width: 3.5rem; }
}
/* The note slides up out of the envelope once */
.cthero__visual .ctv-note { transform: translateY(60px); opacity: 0; transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out) .5s, opacity .8s var(--ease-out) .5s; }
.cthero__visual.is-visible .ctv-note { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.no-js .cthero__visual .ctv-note { transform: none; opacity: 1; }

/* --- Reach us directly: four ruled cells --- */
.ctreach__head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.8rem); }
.ctreach__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.ctreach__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.ctreach__grid { display: grid; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .ctreach__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ctreach__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.ctreach__cell { position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ctreach__cell::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 2.4rem; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .55s var(--ease-out); }
.ctreach__cell:hover::before { width: 100%; }
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1099.98px) { .ctreach__cell:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ctreach__cell + .ctreach__cell { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); } }
.ctreach__link { display: grid; gap: .5rem; height: 100%; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 2rem) clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--text); transition: background-color .4s var(--ease); }
a.ctreach__link:hover { background: var(--ivory); }
.ctreach__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
a.ctreach__link:hover .coord__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.ctreach__go { color: var(--text-faint); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), color .35s var(--ease); }
a.ctreach__link:hover .ctreach__go { color: var(--accent-text); transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.ctreach__v { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .4vw, 1.3rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.3; }

/* --- Enquiry: form beside the consultation callout --- */
.ctenq__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ctenq__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(0, .9fr); } }
.ctform { margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem); }
.ctform .cform__set { gap: 1.2rem; }
.ctform .fld__control textarea { min-height: 150px; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .ctform__end { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
    .ctform__end .cform__actions { justify-content: space-between; }
}

.ctcall {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.6rem);
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--on-ink);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--c-coral);
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .ctcall { position: sticky; top: 7.5rem; margin-top: clamp(5.5rem, 4rem + 4vw, 9rem); } }
.ctcall__mesh { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--line-ink-soft) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 2.4rem 2.4rem; }
.ctcall > * { position: relative; }
.ctcall .ctcall__k { color: var(--c-coral-lit); }
.ctcall__h { margin-top: .8rem; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.2rem + 1vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--on-ink); }
.ctcall .ctcall__text { margin-top: .9rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.ctcall__list { margin: 1.2rem 0 1.6rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-ink); display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.ctcall__list li { display: flex; gap: .6rem; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--on-ink-soft); }
.ctcall__list i { color: var(--c-teal-lit); }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .ctcall__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }

/* --- Location --- */
.ctloc__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ctloc__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); } }
.ctloc__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.ctloc__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.ctloc__place { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding: .6rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold); background: var(--paper); font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.ctloc__place i { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.ctloc__visual { margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-ink); border-bottom: 4px solid var(--c-gold); }
.ctloc__visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ctloc__visual .clv-reach path { stroke-dashoffset: 300; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease-out) .5s; }
.ctloc__visual .clv-reach path:first-child { stroke-dasharray: 300; }
.ctloc__visual.is-visible .clv-reach path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.no-js .ctloc__visual .clv-reach path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* --- Direct strip (dark, compact) --- */
.ctstrip { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6rem + 2.4vw, 3.6rem); overflow-x: clip; }
.ctstrip__in { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.2rem 2.5rem; }
.ctstrip__h { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--on-ink); }
.ctstrip__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.ctstrip__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem 2rem; }
.ctstrip__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; min-height: 48px; padding-bottom: .15rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-ink); font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + .4vw, 1.3rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--on-ink); transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease); }
.ctstrip__link i { color: var(--c-gold-lit); }
.ctstrip__link:hover { color: var(--c-gold-lit); border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold-lit); }

/* --- Guidance: two paths --- */
.ctguide__head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.8rem); }
.ctguide__h { font-size: var(--t-large); line-height: 1.02; margin-top: 1rem; }
.ctguide__h .serif { font-weight: 300; }
.ctguide__pair { display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .ctguide__pair { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; } }
.ctguide__or { align-self: center; justify-self: center; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.ctpath { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .5s var(--ease-out); }
.ctpath:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -34px rgba(11, 23, 38, .45); }
.ctpath--strong { background: #fff; }
.ctpath__ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-wash); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.ctpath__text { margin: 0; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.ctpath__go { align-self: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ctpath__text, .ctcall .ctcall__text { font-size: 1.04rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cthero__visual .ctv-note { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
    .ctloc__visual .clv-reach path { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
    .ctpath:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PHOTOGRAPHY — WebP photos in the placeholder system's frame language
   (corner markers, accent bar, gold base rule). Rendered by site_photo().
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.photo {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.photo > img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}
/* Navy wash keeps the photos in the brand palette and lifts overlaid labels */
.photo__shade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 23, 38, .28) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 38, 0) 30%, rgba(11, 23, 38, 0) 62%, rgba(11, 23, 38, .5) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.photo--ink .photo__shade {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 23, 38, .35) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 38, .05) 35%, rgba(11, 23, 38, .1) 60%, rgba(11, 23, 38, .7) 100%);
}
.photo--ink::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    z-index: 3;
}
.photo__bar { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 3; width: 42%; height: 5px; background: var(--accent); }
.photo__corner { position: absolute; z-index: 2; width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 0 solid rgba(247, 243, 234, .8); }
.photo__corner:nth-of-type(1) { top: 14px; left: 14px; border-top-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px; }
.photo__corner:nth-of-type(2) { top: 14px; right: 14px; border-top-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; }
.photo__corner:nth-of-type(3) { bottom: 14px; left: 14px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px; }
.photo__corner:nth-of-type(4) { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; }
.photo__kind {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.5rem; top: 1.6rem;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: .38rem .7rem;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--on-ink);
    background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .62);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-lit);
}
.read:hover .photo > img,
.icard:hover .photo > img,
.case__ph:hover .photo > img { transform: scale(1.04); }
/* Cover slots that used to hold a .ph */
.icard__media > .photo, .infeat__media > .photo, .read__ph > .photo, .csfeat__frame > .photo { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.read--run .photo { border-left-width: 3px; }
.read--run .photo__corner, .read--run .photo__bar { display: none; }

/* Testimonial initials — no stand-in faces for real clients */
.quote__avatar {
    width: 68px; height: 68px;
    flex: none;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-coral-wash);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-coral);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--c-coral-ink);
}

/* About hero — credentials card in place of a portrait */
.cred {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1rem, .7rem + 1vw, 1.5rem);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.4cqw, 2.6rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 100% 0%, rgba(198, 146, 58, .16) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #fffdf8 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -50px rgba(11, 23, 38, .55);
}
.cred::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 42%; height: 5px; background: var(--c-gold); }
.cred__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 20, 32, .045) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 20, 32, .045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 13% 10.4%;
}
.cred__ghost {
    position: absolute; right: -.06em; bottom: -.16em; z-index: -1;
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 46cqw; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.07em;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--c-gold); opacity: .16;
}
.cred__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.cred__since { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.cred__id { margin-top: auto; }
.cred__name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 6cqw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -.04em; color: var(--text); }
.cred__role { margin-top: .45rem; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.cred__facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred__facts > div { padding: .85rem 0; }
.cred__facts > div + div { padding-left: 1rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred__facts dt { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.cred__facts dd { margin: .25rem 0 0; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cred__quals { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .5rem; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.cred__quals li { display: flex; gap: .55rem; align-items: baseline; }
.cred__quals i { color: var(--c-teal); }
.cred__scope { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.cred__scope li {
    padding: .3rem .6rem;
    font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink); background: var(--c-gold-wash); border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 58, .35);
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cred__scope li:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
}
/* The card sizes to its content rather than a photo ratio */
.ahero__portrait:has(.cred) { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: clamp(26rem, 60vh, 38rem); display: flex; }
.ahero__portrait:has(.cred) > .cred { flex: 1; }
/* Leave room for the "ACA · B.Com" tag pinned over the card's top-right */
.cred__head { padding-right: clamp(6.5rem, 30cqw, 9rem); justify-content: flex-start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .ahero__portrait:has(.cred) { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; min-height: 0; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO MARKS — three equal columns on phones instead of a 2 + 1 wrap
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero__marks { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
    .hero__mark { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; padding-right: .4rem; }
    .hero__mark + .hero__mark { padding-left: .8rem; }
    .hero__mark + .hero__mark::before { left: .8rem; }
    .hero__mark span { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO CREDENTIAL LINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero__cred {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .35rem .9rem;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.hero__cred li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.hero__cred i { color: var(--c-teal); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   QUICK CONTACT — phone bottom bar + desktop WhatsApp button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.actbar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .actbar {
        position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1030;
        display: flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: stretch;
        padding: .6rem 16px calc(.6rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
        background: rgba(11, 23, 38, .96);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    }
    .actbar__book {
        flex: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
        min-height: 48px; padding: 0 1rem;
        background: var(--c-blue); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
        font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .actbar__ico {
        flex: none; width: 48px; min-height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center;
        color: var(--on-ink); border: 1px solid rgba(247, 243, 234, .25); font-size: 1.2rem; text-decoration: none;
    }
    .actbar__wa { background: #1fa855; border-color: #1fa855; color: #fff; }
    .actbar a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-gold-lit); outline-offset: 2px; }
    /* Keep the footer's last line clear of the bar */
    body { padding-bottom: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

.wafloat {
    position: fixed; right: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.5rem; z-index: 1030;
    width: 56px; height: 56px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%; background: #1fa855; color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(11, 23, 38, .55);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.wafloat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -14px rgba(11, 23, 38, .6); }
.wafloat:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--c-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.wafloat__tip {
    position: absolute; right: calc(100% + .7rem); top: 50%; transform: translate(6px, -50%);
    padding: .45rem .75rem; white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em;
    background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.wafloat:hover .wafloat__tip, .wafloat:focus-visible .wafloat__tip { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, -50%); }
/* Phones use the bottom bar's WhatsApp button instead */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .wafloat { display: none; } }
@media print { .actbar, .wafloat { display: none !important; } }