@font-face{font-family:'Space Grotesk';font-style:normal;font-weight:300 700;font-display:swap;src:url('assets/fonts/space-grotesk-latin-ext.woff2') format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0100-02BA,U+02BD-02C5,U+02C7-02CC,U+02CE-02D7,U+02DD-02FF,U+0304,U+0308,U+0329,U+1D00-1DBF,U+1E00-1E9F,U+1EF2-1EFF,U+2020,U+20A0-20AB,U+20AD-20C0,U+2113,U+2C60-2C7F,U+A720-A7FF}
@font-face{font-family:'Space Grotesk';font-style:normal;font-weight:300 700;font-display:swap;src:url('assets/fonts/space-grotesk-latin.woff2') format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+02BB-02BC,U+02C6,U+02DA,U+02DC,U+0304,U+0308,U+0329,U+2000-206F,U+20AC,U+2122,U+2191,U+2193,U+2212,U+2215,U+FEFF,U+FFFD}
/* ===========================================================
   COXSWAINS HOLDINGS — brand site
   Pure Black #050505 · Gold #FFC107 · Space Grotesk
   Vertical accents: Purple #9D4EDD · Crimson #AE304E · Emerald #2ECC71
   =========================================================== */

:root {
  --black: #050505;
  --black-2: #0c0c0e;
  --black-3: #131316;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --white: #ffffff;
  --muted: #9a9a9f;
  --muted-2: #8f8f96;
  --gold: #ffc107;
  --purple: #9d4edd;
  --crimson: #ae304e;        /* exact brand crimson (palette swatch) */
  --crimson-tint: #d26c7e;   /* lighter brand rose */
  --crimson-deep: #90243c;   /* deep brand shade */
  --emerald: #2ecc71;
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --radius-card: 18px;
  --radius-card-sm: 16px;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

::selection { background: var(--accent, var(--gold)); color: var(--black); }
::-moz-selection { background: var(--accent, var(--gold)); color: var(--black); }

/* ---------- Scroll progress ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold); z-index: 200; transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav__logo img { height: 26px; width: auto; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; position: relative; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:not(.nav__cta)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 1px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a:not(.nav__cta):hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__cta {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white) !important; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--black) !important; }

.nav__toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.nav__toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90; background: rgba(5,5,5,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-menu a { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,193,7,0.25); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--line-strong); color: var(--white); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 120px 28px 80px; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; top: -10%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 600px; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(157,78,221,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(225,29,72,0.13), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 70%, rgba(46,204,113,0.13), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8.5vw, 6.6rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hero__title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--purple), var(--crimson) 50%, var(--emerald));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero__lede { max-width: 620px; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.hero__stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 56px; }
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat__num { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.stat__label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted-2); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 10px; }
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 34px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 8px;
}
.hero__scroll span { width: 3px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrolldot 1.8s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes scrolldot { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 40% { opacity: 1; } 80% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } 100% { opacity: 0; } }

/* ---------- Ticker ---------- */
.ticker { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 22px 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--black-2); }
.ticker__track { display: flex; gap: 28px; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; animation: ticker 36s linear infinite; }
.ticker__track span { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.ticker__track .dot { color: var(--gold); }
@keyframes ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 120px 28px; }
.section__head { margin-bottom: 64px; max-width: 760px; }
.section__kicker {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.about__lead p { font-size: 1.18rem; color: #cfcfd3; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.about__lead p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.about__principles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.principle { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 22px; }
.principle h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.principle p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ---------- Verticals ---------- */
.vert { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.vcard {
  position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 30px;
  padding: 44px 40px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black));
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.vcard::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent), transparent 55%);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.vcard:hover { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vcard:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.vcard__index { font-size: 3.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.vcard__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vcard__desc { color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.vcard__desc strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.vcard__tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.vcard__tags li {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 85%, white);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, transparent);
}
.vcard__edge { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */
.brands { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.brand {
  position: relative; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--black-2); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s;
}
.brand::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); background: var(--black-3); }
.brand:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.brand__top { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.brand__cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.brand__name { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.brand__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ---------- Leadership ---------- */
.leaders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.leader {
  padding: 34px 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--black-2); text-align: center; transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.leader:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.leader__avatar {
  width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,193,7,0.18), rgba(255,193,7,0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.4); color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.leader__avatar::before { content: attr(data-initials); }
.leader h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.leader__role { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.leader__bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact__card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 60px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(255,193,7,0.07), transparent 50%),
    var(--black-2);
}
.contact__copy .section__title { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact__copy p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 420px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.contact__details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.contact__line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: #d6d6da; font-size: 1rem; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.contact__line:hover { color: var(--white); }
.contact__icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.05rem; width: 20px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; background: var(--black); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 15px; color: var(--white); font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.96rem; resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-2); }
.field select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; 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' stroke='%239a9a9f' stroke-width='2' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 15px center; padding-right: 38px; }
.field select option { background: var(--black-2); color: var(--white); }
.field.two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.field.two label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact__note { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; min-height: 1.2em; }
.contact__note.ok { color: var(--emerald); }
.contact__note.err { color: var(--crimson-tint); }
.field input[aria-invalid="true"], .field textarea[aria-invalid="true"], .field select[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: var(--crimson-tint); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--black-2); padding: 70px 28px 30px; }
.footer__inner { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 2fr; gap: 60px; }
.footer__logo { height: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__brand p { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 280px; }
.footer__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.footer__col h4 { font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__col a, .footer__col span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__bar {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 50px auto 0; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .contact__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 40px 28px; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .section { padding: 80px 22px; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 22px 70px; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 32px; }
  .vcard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 32px 26px; }
  .vcard__index { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__bar { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* Ensure content is always visible when printed or when JS/animation is unavailable */
@media print {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero { min-height: auto !important; }
  body { background: #fff !important; color: #111 !important; }
  .nav, .scroll-progress, .grain, .hero__canvas, .hero__glow, .hero__grid, .hero__photo,
  .subhero__bg, .ambient-journey, .totop, .mobile-menu, .cur-dot, .cur-ring { display: none !important; }
  a { color: inherit !important; }
  a[href^="http"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 0.85em; color: #555; }
  .case, .card, .bcard, .offer, .pband, .feature, .leader, .tier { break-inside: avoid; }
  .subhero__title, .hero__title, h1, h2, h3 { color: #111 !important; }
  .subhero__lede, .lead2 p, p { color: #222 !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   PHOTOGRAPHY + MULTI-PAGE COMPONENTS
   =========================================================== */

/* ---------- Home hero: full-bleed photograph ---------- */
.hero__photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: url("assets/img/hero_home.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  background-image: -webkit-image-set(url("assets/img/hero_home.webp") 1x);
  background-image: image-set(url("assets/img/hero_home.webp") type("image/webp"), url("assets/img/hero_home.jpg"));
}
.hero__photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.94) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.78) 38%, rgba(5,5,5,0.45) 70%, rgba(5,5,5,0.6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--black) 1%, transparent 38%);
}
.hero__inner { z-index: 2; }
.hero__grid { z-index: 1; opacity: 0.5; }
.hero__glow { z-index: 1; opacity: 0.8; }

/* ---------- Vertical card as link ---------- */
a.vcard { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.vcard__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--accent);
}
.vcard__cta svg { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.vcard:hover .vcard__cta svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- Metaphor band (full-bleed photo) ---------- */
.band {
  position: relative; min-height: 460px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: url("assets/img/band_sunset.jpg") center/cover no-repeat fixed;
  background-image: -webkit-image-set(url("assets/img/band_sunset.webp") 1x);
  background-image: image-set(url("assets/img/band_sunset.webp") type("image/webp"), url("assets/img/band_sunset.jpg"));
}
.band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.92) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.6) 45%, rgba(5,5,5,0.35) 100%);
}
.band__inner { position: relative; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 90px 28px; width: 100%; }
.band__quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.18; max-width: 720px;
}
.band__quote .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.band__attr { margin-top: 22px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* "One Rhythm" — the quote performs its meaning: each word rises on a steady,
   metronomic 90ms cadence (synchronisation made literal), the gold phrase landing
   last; a thin gold tempo rule wipes in beneath. JS splits the words into .bw
   beats and adds .band--play when the band scrolls into view. */
.band__quote .bw { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; }
.band__quote .bw > span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .62s var(--ease), opacity .62s var(--ease); transition-delay: calc(var(--bwi) * 90ms); }
.band--play .band__quote .bw > span { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.band__quote::after { content: ""; display: block; height: 2px; width: 0; margin-top: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); transition: width .9s var(--ease) .2s; }
.band--play .band__quote::after { width: clamp(160px, 38%, 360px); }

/* ---------- Nav active link ---------- */
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a.active:not(.nav__cta)::after { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Sub-page hero (vertical pages) ---------- */
.subhero {
  position: relative; min-height: 78vh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 150px 28px 70px; overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.subhero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.subhero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--black) 2%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.85) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.35) 60%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 15%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 28%, transparent), transparent 55%);
}
/* marketing — cinematic hero: deeper directional grade + slow push-in */
.subhero--cinematic .subhero__bg {
  transform: scale(1.06); transform-origin: 72% 32%;
  animation: subheroPush 18s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.subhero--cinematic .subhero__bg::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--black) 3%, rgba(5,5,5,0.12) 42%, transparent 64%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.92) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.42) 52%, transparent 96%),
    radial-gradient(70% 80% at 82% 6%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 46%, transparent), transparent 58%);
}
@keyframes subheroPush { to { transform: scale(1.005); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .subhero--cinematic .subhero__bg { animation: none; transform: none; } }
.subhero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 22px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); }
.subhero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.subhero__eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); }
.subhero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.4rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 0.98; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 12ch; }
.subhero__lede { max-width: 620px; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem); color: #d2d2d6; }

/* ---------- Vertical page sections ---------- */
.vpage .section__kicker { color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); }
.lead2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.lead2 .section__kicker { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lead2 p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #a6a6ac; line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.lead2 p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.42rem; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 450; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: #ededf0; margin-bottom: 22px; text-wrap: pretty; }
.lead2 p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .lead2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; } .lead2 p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.24rem; } }

/* offerings grid */
.offers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.offer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 26px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--black-2);
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.offer:hover { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.offer > .offer__no { position: absolute !important; top: 20px; right: 22px; z-index: 2; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); opacity: 0.62; letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.offer h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.offer p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* brand detail cards (bigger) */
.bcards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.bcard {
  --accent-text: var(--accent);
  position: relative; padding: 34px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black)); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.bcard::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.85; }
.bcard:hover { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.bcard__tag { font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); font-weight: 600; }
.bcard h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 10px 0 10px; }
.bcard p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.bcard__meta { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted-2); display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.bcard__meta span { padding: 4px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px; }

/* CTA band */
.ctaband { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto 110px; padding: 0 28px; }
/* a full-bleed photo band sitting directly above the CTA needs breathing room before it */
.pband + .ctaband { margin-top: 100px; }
.ctaband__inner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 24px; padding: 64px 56px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--line));
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent), transparent 55%),
    var(--black-2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ctaband__inner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; max-width: 16ch; }
.ctaband__inner p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; max-width: 46ch; }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent); color: #0a0a0a; }
.btn--accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.08); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .lead2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .band { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .ctaband__inner { padding: 40px 30px; }
  .subhero { min-height: 70vh; padding-top: 130px; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   v2 — RICH VISUAL COMPONENTS (real data)
   =========================================================== */

/* ---------- Stat counters band ---------- */
.stats-band { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black)); }
.stats-band__inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 28px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px;
}
.statc { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.statc + .statc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -15px; top: 10%; height: 80%; width: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.statc__num { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.statc__num .u { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); }
.statc__label { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

/* ---------- Partner logo wall ---------- */
.logos__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.logos__head .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; }
.logos__head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-top: 10px; }
.logos__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
}
.logos__grid .logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 26px 22px;
  background: var(--black); min-height: 96px;
}
.logos__grid .logo img {
  max-height: 38px; max-width: 130px; width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.78;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.logos__grid .logo:hover img { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }

/* ---------- Selected work / case-study cards ---------- */
.work { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.workcard {
  position: relative; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--black-2); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 230px;
}
.workcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 45%, transparent); }
.workcard__logo { height: 34px; margin-bottom: auto; }
.workcard__logo img { height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 150px; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.95; }
.workcard__cat { font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 22px; }
.workcard h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 8px 0 14px; }
.workcard__metric { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.workcard__metric b { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.workcard__metric span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Engagement tiers ---------- */
.tiers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.tier {
  padding: 34px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; background: var(--black-2);
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.tier:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); }
.tier__name { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tier__for { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tier p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.96rem; }

/* ---------- Memberships strip ---------- */
.members { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.member {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-card-sm); background: var(--black-2); flex: 1 1 260px;
}
.member__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.member b { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.member span { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.82rem; display: block; }

/* ---------- Service cards (marketing — the eight disciplines) ---------- */
.svcgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(330px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.svc {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 26px 26px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black));
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.svc::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
  background: radial-gradient(80% 70% at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 14%, transparent), transparent 60%);
}
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.svc:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.svc__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.svc__tile {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 26%, var(--black-3)), var(--black-3));
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.svc:hover .svc__tile { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.svc__tile .ic { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--accent); }
.svc__no { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--muted-2); }
.svc__name { font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.svc__chips span {
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 500; color: #d4d4d8; letter-spacing: .01em;
  padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--black-3);
}
.svc__proof {
  margin: auto -26px 0; padding: 15px 26px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 92%, #000), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 62%, transparent));
}
.svc__proof::before { content: "✦"; margin-right: 8px; opacity: .9; }
.svc__proof b { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .svc, .svc__tile, .svc::after { transition: none; } }

/* ---------- Case-study showcase (portfolio) ---------- */
.cases { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(370px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.case {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 30px 30px 26px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black));
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.case::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--accent, var(--gold)); opacity: 0.9; }
.case::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 14%, transparent), transparent 55%);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.case:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 50%, transparent); }
.case:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.case__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.case__cat { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); }
.case__metric { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 16%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 48%, transparent);
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap; flex: none; }
.case h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.case__tag { color: var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.case p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.62; }
.case__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); min-height: 22px; }
.case__brand img { height: 22px; max-width: 120px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.88; }
.case__brand span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #b9b9c0; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.case__brand b { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }

/* featured case — full-width editorial layout (lead card on each page) */
.case--feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.case--feature::before { width: 4px; }
.case--feature .case__head { height: 168px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .case--feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.06fr 1fr; column-gap: 36px; padding: 30px; }
  .case--feature .case__head { height: auto; min-height: 320px; margin-bottom: 0; grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 99; }
  .case--feature > :not(.case__head) { grid-column: 2; align-self: start; }
  .case--feature .case__top { margin-top: 2px; }
  .case--feature h3 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .case--feature .case__tag { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .case--feature p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.66; }
  .case--feature .case__head .mono { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .case--feature .case__brand { margin-top: 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-band__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px 20px; }
  .statc:nth-child(2)::before { display: none; }
  .logos__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .logos__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cases { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ===== ICON SYSTEM (data-URI mask, recolors via currentColor) ===== */
.ic{display:inline-block;width:24px;height:24px;background:currentColor;flex:none;-webkit-mask:var(--svg) center/contain no-repeat;mask:var(--svg) center/contain no-repeat;}
.ic-brand{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M6%203h12l4%206-10%2013L2%209Z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M11%203%208%209l4%2013%204-13-3-6'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M2%209h20'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-strategy{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='5'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='1.4'%20fill='%23000'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-web{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect%20x='2'%20y='3'%20width='20'%20height='14'%20rx='2'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M8%2021h8M12%2017v4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-media{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='m22%208-6%204%206%204V8z'/%3E%3Crect%20x='2'%20y='6'%20width='14'%20height='12'%20rx='2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-social{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M21%2011.5a8.4%208.4%200%200%201-.9%203.8%208.5%208.5%200%200%201-7.6%204.7%208.4%208.4%200%200%201-3.8-.9L3%2021l1.9-5.7a8.4%208.4%200%200%201-.9-3.8%208.5%208.5%200%200%201%204.7-7.6%208.4%208.4%200%200%201%203.8-.9h.5a8.5%208.5%200%200%201%208%208z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-ads{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='m3%2011%2018-5v12L3%2014z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M11.6%2016.8a3%203%200%201%201-5.8-1.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-events{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect%20x='3'%20y='4'%20width='18'%20height='18'%20rx='2'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M16%202v4M8%202v4M3%2010h18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-business{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect%20x='2'%20y='7'%20width='20'%20height='14'%20rx='2'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M16%2021V5a2%202%200%200%200-2-2h-4a2%202%200%200%200-2%202v16'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-roi{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='23%206%2013.5%2015.5%208.5%2010.5%201%2018'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='17%206%2023%206%2023%2012'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-ai{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect%20x='4'%20y='4'%20width='16'%20height='16'%20rx='2'/%3E%3Crect%20x='9'%20y='9'%20width='6'%20height='6'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M9%201v3M15%201v3M9%2020v3M15%2020v3M1%209h3M1%2015h3M20%209h3M20%2015h3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-partners{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M17%2021v-2a4%204%200%200%200-4-4H5a4%204%200%200%200-4%204v2'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='9'%20cy='7'%20r='4'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M23%2021v-2a4%204%200%200%200-3-3.87M16%203.13a4%204%200%200%201%200%207.75'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-clock{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='10'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='12%206%2012%2012%2016%2014'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-rocket{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M4.5%2016.5c-1.5%201.3-2%205-2%205s3.7-.5%205-2c.7-.8.7-2.1-.1-2.9a2.2%202.2%200%200%200-2.9-.1z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%2015l-3-3a22%2022%200%200%201%202-3.95A12.9%2012.9%200%200%201%2022%202c0%202.7-.8%207.5-6%2011a22%2022%200%200%201-4%202z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M9%2012H4s.6-3%202-4c1.6-1.1%205%200%205%200M12%2015v5s3-.6%204-2c1.1-1.6%200-5%200-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-megaphone{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='m3%2011%2018-5v12L3%2014z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M11.6%2016.8a3%203%200%201%201-5.8-1.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-music{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M9%2018V5l12-2v13'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='6'%20cy='18'%20r='3'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='18'%20cy='16'%20r='3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-leaf{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M11%2020A7%207%200%200%201%209.8%206.1C15.5%205%2017%204.5%2019%202c1%202%202%204.2%202%208%200%205.5-4.8%2010-10%2010Z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M2%2021c0-3%201.9-5.4%205.1-6C9.5%2014.5%2012%2013%2013%2012'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-droplet{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%202.7l5.7%205.7a8%208%200%201%201-11.4%200z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-sun{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='4'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%202v2M12%2020v2M4.9%204.9l1.4%201.4M17.7%2017.7l1.4%201.4M2%2012h2M20%2012h2M4.9%2019.1l1.4-1.4M17.7%206.3l1.4-1.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-zap{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolygon%20points='13%202%203%2014%2012%2014%2011%2022%2021%2010%2012%2010%2013%202'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-flask{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M9%203h6M10%203v6L5%2019a1.5%201.5%200%200%200%201.4%202h11.2A1.5%201.5%200%200%200%2019%2019l-5-10V3'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M7.5%2014h9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-ship{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M2%2021c.6.5%201.2%201%202.5%201%202.5%200%202.5-2%205-2s2.5%202%205%202%202.5-2%205-2c1.3%200%201.9.5%202.5%201'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M19%2012%2022%209l-3-1V5a2%202%200%200%200-2-2h-1V1h-4v2H10a2%202%200%200%200-2%202v3L5%209l-3%20.9'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%2010v8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-globe{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='10'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M2%2012h20M12%202a15%2015%200%200%201%200%2020%2015%2015%200%200%201%200-20z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-mail{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect%20x='2'%20y='4'%20width='20'%20height='16'%20rx='2'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='m22%206-10%207L2%206'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-phone{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M22%2016.9v3a2%202%200%200%201-2.2%202%2019.8%2019.8%200%200%201-8.6-3.1%2019.5%2019.5%200%200%201-6-6A19.8%2019.8%200%200%201%202%204.1%202%202%200%200%201%204.1%202h3a2%202%200%200%201%202%201.7c.1%201%20.4%201.9.7%202.8a2%202%200%200%201-.4%202.1L8.1%209.9a16%2016%200%200%200%206%206l1.3-1.3a2%202%200%200%201%202.1-.4c.9.3%201.8.6%202.8.7A2%202%200%200%201%2022%2016.9z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-pin{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M21%2010c0%207-9%2013-9%2013s-9-6-9-13a9%209%200%200%201%2018%200z'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='10'%20r='3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-badge{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%2022s8-4%208-10V5l-8-3-8%203v7c0%206%208%2010%208%2010z'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='9%2012%2011%2014%2015%2010'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-ticket{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M3%209a3%203%200%200%201%200%206v2a2%202%200%200%200%202%202h14a2%202%200%200%200%202-2v-2a3%203%200%200%201%200-6V7a2%202%200%200%200-2-2H5a2%202%200%200%200-2%202z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M13%205v14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-sparkle{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%203l1.9%205.1L19%2010l-5.1%201.9L12%2017l-1.9-5.1L5%2010l5.1-1.9z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-gov{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M3%2021h18M5%2021V10M19%2021V10M3%2010l9-6%209%206M9%2021v-6h6v6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.ic-exchange{--svg:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23000'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M17%201l4%204-4%204'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M3%2011V9a4%204%200%200%201%204-4h14'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M7%2023l-4-4%204-4'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M21%2013v2a4%204%200%200%201-4%204H3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* ===== ICON PLACEMENT IN CONTEXTS ===== */
.statc__ico{color:var(--accent,var(--gold));width:26px;height:26px;margin:0 auto 14px;}
.vpage .statc__ico{color:var(--accent);}
.principle__ico{color:var(--gold);width:26px;height:26px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.offer__ico{color:var(--accent);width:26px;height:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.vcard__ico{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;}
.member__ico{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--gold);flex:none;}
.bcard__ico{width:28px;height:28px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:8px;}
.contact__icon .ic{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold);}
.tier__ico{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;}

/* ===== CASE VISUAL HEADER ===== */
.case__head{position:relative;height:118px;margin-bottom:18px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent,var(--gold)) 32%,var(--black-3)) 0%,var(--black-3) 78%);}
.case__head::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.55;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px,rgba(255,255,255,.10) 1px,transparent 0);background-size:13px 13px;}
.case__head img{position:relative;max-height:48px;max-width:70%;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:1;}
.case__head .mono{position:relative;font-weight:700;font-size:1.85rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;opacity:.95;}
.case__head .ic{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;width:24px;height:24px;color:#fff;opacity:.5;}
.case__head .case__no{position:absolute;top:11px;left:11px;z-index:3;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;opacity:1;letter-spacing:.08em;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.5);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(5px);backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:7px;padding:3px 8px;line-height:1;}

/* ===== VALUE-CHAIN INFOGRAPHIC ===== */
.chain{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--black-2);}
.chain__step{flex:1 1 160px;padding:32px 22px 28px;text-align:center;position:relative;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
.chain__step:last-child{border-right:none;}
.chain__step .num{position:absolute;top:12px;left:16px;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.chain__ico{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--accent);margin:6px auto 16px;}
.chain__step h3{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;}
.chain__step p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}
.chain__step::after{content:"›";position:absolute;right:-10px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--accent);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;z-index:3;width:20px;text-align:center;background:var(--black-2);}
.chain__step:last-child::after{display:none;}
@media(max-width:780px){.chain__step{flex-basis:100%;border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .chain__step:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .chain__step::after{content:"⌄";right:auto;left:50%;top:auto;bottom:-11px;transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ===== PHOTO BAND (reusable) ===== */
.pband{position:relative;min-height:330px;display:flex;align-items:center;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border-block:1px solid var(--line);}
.pband::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,5,5,.93),rgba(5,5,5,.55) 60%,rgba(5,5,5,.3));}
.pband__inner{position:relative;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:72px 28px;width:100%;}
.pband .section__kicker{color:var(--accent,var(--gold));}
.pband h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:18ch;margin-bottom:14px;}
.pband p{color:#cfcfd3;max-width:54ch;font-size:1.05rem;}

/* ===== IMAGE PLACEHOLDER GALLERY ===== */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:12px;}
.ph{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--black-2),var(--black-3));display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;color:var(--muted-2);text-align:center;padding:14px;}
.ph .ic{width:28px;height:28px;color:var(--muted);}
.ph span{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.ph--img{border-style:solid;border-color:var(--line);}
.ph--img img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.ph--img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,5,5,.5),transparent 60%);}

/* ===========================================================
   v3 — SIGNATURE MOTION & DEPTH LAYER
   =========================================================== */

/* ---- Film grain texture ---- */
.grain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}

/* ---- Preloader ---- */
#preloader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:var(--black);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:26px;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s;}
#preloader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}
.pl__logo{height:30px;opacity:0;animation:plIn .8s var(--ease) .1s forwards;}
.pl__track{width:200px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;}
.pl__fill{display:block;height:100%;width:40%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-120%);animation:plSweep 1.05s var(--ease) infinite;}
.pl__word{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);opacity:0;animation:plIn .8s var(--ease) .25s forwards;}
@keyframes plIn{to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes plSweep{0%{transform:translateX(-120%)}100%{transform:translateX(320%)}}
html.loading{overflow:hidden;}

/* ---- Custom cursor (desktop, fine-pointer only) ---- */
.cur-dot,.cur-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:100000;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);mix-blend-mode:difference;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);}
/* In an open modal the dark backdrop + blur can swallow the blended cursor —
   force a solid, always-visible gold cursor while a popup is open. */
.pm-open .cur-dot{mix-blend-mode:normal;background:var(--gold);width:9px;height:9px;}
.pm-open .cur-ring{mix-blend-mode:normal;border-color:var(--gold);}
.cur-dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:#fff;}
.cur-ring{width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid #fff;transition:width .25s var(--ease),height .25s var(--ease),opacity .3s,background .25s;}
.cursor-ready .cur-dot,.cursor-ready .cur-ring{opacity:1;}
.cur-ring.is-hover{width:58px;height:58px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);}
.cur-ring.is-down{width:26px;height:26px;}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.use-cursor *{cursor:none !important;}}

/* ---- Hero canvas (flow-field) ---- */
.hero__canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;opacity:.62;pointer-events:none;mix-blend-mode:screen;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(125% 105% at 62% 42%,#000 28%,transparent 88%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(125% 105% at 62% 42%,#000 28%,transparent 88%);}

/* ---- Kinetic hero headline ---- */
.hero__title .ln{display:block;overflow:hidden;}
.hero__title .ln > span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(106%) rotate(2deg);opacity:0;
  transition:transform 1s var(--ease),opacity 1s var(--ease);}
.hero.in .hero__title .ln > span{transform:none;opacity:1;}
.hero.in .hero__title .ln:nth-child(2) > span{transition-delay:.12s;}
.hero__title-accent{background-size:220% 100%;animation:sheen 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes sheen{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}
.hero__eyebrow,.hero__lede,.hero__actions{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease);}
.hero.in .hero__eyebrow{transition-delay:.12s}.hero.in .hero__lede{transition-delay:.22s}.hero.in .hero__actions{transition-delay:.32s}
.hero.in .hero__eyebrow,.hero.in .hero__lede,.hero.in .hero__actions{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* ---- Reveal v2 (lighter: no blur, snappier — faster perceived nav) ---- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0ms);}
.reveal[data-rev="left"]{transform:translateX(-28px)}
.reveal[data-rev="right"]{transform:translateX(28px)}
.reveal[data-rev="scale"]{transform:scale(.96)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;will-change:auto;}

/* ---- Card spotlight (cursor-follow glow) ---- */
.spot{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;z-index:0;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
  background:radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent,var(--gold)) 20%,transparent),transparent 60%);}
[data-spot]:hover .spot{opacity:1;}
[data-spot]{position:relative;}
[data-spot] > *:not(.spot){position:relative;z-index:1;}

/* ---- Magnetic buttons ---- */
.btn{will-change:transform;}

/* ---- Logo marquee ---- */
.logomq{margin-top:18px;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);}
.logomq__track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:64px;width:max-content;animation:mq 42s linear infinite;}
.logomq:hover .logomq__track{animation-play-state:paused;}
.logomq img{height:30px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);opacity:.6;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);}
.logomq img:hover{opacity:.9;}
@keyframes mq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---- Scroll-to-top ---- */
.totop{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:70;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:rgba(12,12,14,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px) scale(.9);transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),background .25s;}
.totop.show{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.totop:hover{background:var(--gold);color:#0a0a0a;border-color:var(--gold);}
.totop .ic{width:20px;height:20px;}

/* ---- Nav hide on scroll-down ---- */
.nav{transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),backdrop-filter .4s;}
.nav.hide{transform:translateY(-100%);}

/* ---- Section heading flourish + type polish ---- */
.section__title{text-wrap:balance;}
.section__kicker{position:relative;padding-left:30px;}
.section__kicker::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;width:20px;height:2px;background:currentColor;transform:translateY(-50%);}
.hero__title{letter-spacing:-.04em;}

/* ---- Reduced motion: disable heavy motion ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #preloader{display:none !important;}
  .hero__canvas,.grain,.logomq__track{animation:none !important;}
  .hero__title .ln>span,.hero__eyebrow,.hero__lede,.hero__actions{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;}
  .hero__title-accent{animation:none !important;}
  .cur-dot,.cur-ring{display:none !important;}
  .band__quote .bw>span{transform:none !important;opacity:1 !important;transition:none !important;}
  .band__quote::after{transition:none !important;width:clamp(160px,38%,360px);}
}

/* ===== v4 — REAL PHOTO CASE HEADERS + GALLERY ===== */
.case__head--photo{background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
.case__head--photo::before{opacity:.18;}            /* fade the dot grid over photos */
.case__head--photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.14) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.34) 55%,rgba(5,5,5,.62) 100%),
             linear-gradient(120deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent,var(--gold)) 16%,transparent),transparent 58%);}
.case__head--photo img,.case__head--photo > .mono,.case__head--photo > .ic{position:relative;z-index:2;}
/* number stays pinned top-left (absolute, z-index:3 from base rule) — never centered, consistent across featured + grid */
.case__head--photo > .case__no{position:absolute;top:11px;left:11px;z-index:3;}
/* white logos over photos for legibility; strong dark shadow keeps them readable against light areas of the image.
   NB: logo <img> is wrapped in <picture>, so target it as a descendant (not > img child) or the filter/z-index miss it. */
.case__head--photo img{filter:brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.92)) drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.75));}
.case__head--photo > .mono{text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.8);}
/* featured case logo anchors a far taller showcase header (320px+ vs 118px grid) — scale it up to match the canvas.
   Drive it by explicit height (logo is 929×698 native, so it downscales crisply) and kill max-width:% — that %
   resolves against the shrink-wrapped <picture> wrapper and collapses the logo (circular-percentage trap). */
.case--feature .case__head img{height:60px;max-height:none;max-width:none;}
@media (min-width:760px){.case--feature .case__head img{height:116px;}}

/* real-image gallery tiles already styled via .ph--img; add hover zoom + caption */
.ph--img img{transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.ph--img:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.ph__cap{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:12px;z-index:2;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.6);}

/* ===== v4 — SCROLL-SCRUBBED VALUE CHAIN ===== */
.chain{position:relative;}
.chain__bar{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:5;background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--accent);transition:width .12s linear;}
.chain__step{opacity:.45;transition:opacity .55s var(--ease);}
.chain__step.lit{opacity:1;}
.chain__ico{transition:transform .55s var(--ease),filter .55s var(--ease);}
.chain__step.lit .chain__ico{transform:scale(1.14);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 75%,transparent));}
.chain__step .num{transition:color .4s var(--ease);}
.chain__step.lit .num{color:var(--accent);}
.chain__step::after{transition:color .4s var(--ease),opacity .4s var(--ease);opacity:.4;}
.chain__step.lit::after{opacity:1;}

/* ===== v4 — HORIZONTAL-SCROLL PORTFOLIO ===== */
.hscroll{position:relative;}
.hscroll__pin{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:30px;}
.hscroll__head{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;width:100%;padding:0 28px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hscroll__hint{display:none;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.hscroll__hint .ln{width:46px;height:1px;background:var(--line-strong);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.hscroll__hint .ln::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;width:40%;background:var(--gold);animation:hint 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;}
@keyframes hint{0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}100%{transform:translateX(250%)}}
.cases.hrow{padding-bottom:6px;}

@media (min-width:1001px){
  .hscroll__pin{position:sticky;top:0;height:100vh;overflow:hidden;}
  .cases.hrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;width:max-content;gap:20px;padding:0 max(28px,calc((100vw - var(--maxw))/2 + 28px));will-change:transform;}
  .cases.hrow .case{flex:0 0 384px;width:384px;min-height:360px;}
  .hscroll__hint{display:flex;}
}
/* Mobile / tablet: native horizontal swipe with snap */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hscroll{height:auto !important;}
  .cases.hrow{display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;overflow-x:auto;gap:16px;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    padding:4px 22px 18px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;}
  .cases.hrow::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .cases.hrow .case{flex:0 0 84%;max-width:340px;scroll-snap-align:center;}
}

/* full-bleed override for the pinned horizontal section */
.hscroll.section{max-width:none;padding-left:0;padding-right:0;}
@media (min-width:1001px){ .hscroll.section{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;} }

/* ===========================================================
   v5 — OPTIMIZATION & MOBILE
   =========================================================== */

/* iOS-safe viewport height (address-bar aware) */
@supports (height: 100svh) {
  .hero { min-height: 100svh; }
  .subhero { min-height: 82svh; }
}
/* avoid blue tap flash + smoother text on mobile */
* { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }

/* Keyboard focus visibility (a11y) */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, [tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-text, var(--accent, var(--gold))); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Decorative canvas/layers never capture interaction */
.hero__canvas, .hero__grid, .hero__glow, .grain, .hero__photo, .subhero__bg { pointer-events: none; }

/* ---- Phone hero: lighter LCP image + comfortable type ---- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero__photo { background-image: url("assets/img/hero_home_m.jpg");
    background-image: -webkit-image-set(url("assets/img/hero_home_m.webp") 1x);
    background-image: image-set(url("assets/img/hero_home_m.webp") type("image/webp"), url("assets/img/hero_home_m.jpg")); }
  /* blur on reveal is GPU-costly on phones — keep the motion, drop the blur */
  .reveal { filter: none; transform: translateY(24px); }
  .reveal[data-rev="left"], .reveal[data-rev="right"] { transform: translateY(24px); }
  .band { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .hero__title { letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
  .hero__lede { font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .section__head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .band__inner { padding: 64px 22px; }
  .ctaband { margin-bottom: 70px; }
  .stats-band__inner { padding: 40px 22px; }
  /* tap-friendly controls */
  .btn { min-height: 50px; }
  .totop { width: 50px; height: 50px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; }
  .nav__inner { padding: 14px 20px; }
}

/* Tighten spacing + type on small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 22px; }
  .hero { padding: 100px 20px 70px; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 13vw, 3.4rem); }
  .section__title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.2rem); }
  .stats-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px 16px; }
  .statc:nth-child(2)::before, .statc:nth-child(3)::before, .statc:nth-child(4)::before { display: none; }
  .vcard { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .ctaband__inner { padding: 34px 24px; }
  .contact__card { padding: 34px 22px; }
  .field.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* Reduce hero glow blur radius on small screens (cheaper paint) */
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero__glow { filter: blur(10px); opacity: 0.55; } }

/* Force inline 3/4-col stat bands (marketing/energy pillars) to 2-up on phones */
@media (max-width: 600px) { .stats-band__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 26px 16px; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v6 — INTERACTIVE LAYER
   =========================================================== */

/* 3D tilt (JS sets transform; smooth return on leave) */
.tilt { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); transform-style: preserve-3d; }

/* Contextual cursor label */
.cur-label {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 100001; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.7);
  pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: normal; background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a;
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.cur-label.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }

/* Portfolio progress dots */
.hscroll__dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 26px; padding: 0 28px; }
.hscroll__dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--line-strong); transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.hscroll__dots button.on { background: var(--accent, var(--gold)); transform: scale(1.35); }
@media (min-width: 1001px) { .hscroll__dots { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 38px; margin: 0; } }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10050; background: rgba(5,5,5,0.95);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s; }
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox__stage { position: relative; max-width: 92vw; max-height: 86vh; }
.lightbox__img { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 80vh; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease); }
.lightbox__cap { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-top: 16px; }
.lb-btn { position: fixed; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: rgba(12,12,14,0.7); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.lb-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a; border-color: var(--gold); }
.lb-close { top: 22px; right: 22px; }
.lb-prev { left: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lb-next { right: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .lb-prev { left: 10px; } .lb-next { right: 10px; } .lb-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; } }
.gallery .ph--img { cursor: zoom-in; }

/* Toast */
.toast { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 28px; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(22px);
  z-index: 10060; background: var(--black-3); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.toast .ic { color: var(--emerald); width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Copy-to-clipboard affordance */
.contact__line[data-copy] { cursor: pointer; }

/* Hero pointer-parallax smoothing */
.hero__inner, .hero__photo { will-change: transform; }

/* ===== v6 — PROJECT POPUP (portfolio) ===== */
.case { cursor: pointer; }
.pmodal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10055; background: rgba(5,5,5,0.86);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s; }
.pmodal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.pmodal__panel { position: relative; width: min(720px, 100%); max-height: 88vh; overflow: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black));
  transform: translateY(26px) scale(0.98); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.pmodal.open .pmodal__panel { transform: none; }
.pmodal__media { position: relative; height: 210px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pmodal__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,0.15), rgba(5,5,5,0.72)),
              linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 30%, transparent), transparent 60%); }
.pmodal__media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-height: 56px; max-width: 60%; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.pmodal__media .mono { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.1rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #fff; }
.pmodal__body { padding: 30px 34px 34px; }
.pmodal__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pmodal__cat { font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); }
.pmodal__metric { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap; }
.pmodal__panel h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pmodal__tag { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pmodal__desc { color: #cfcfd3; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.pmodal__brand { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.pmodal__close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 3; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: rgba(12,12,14,0.7); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.pmodal__close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a; border-color: var(--gold); }
.pmodal__nav { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; }
.pmodal__nav button { flex: 1; padding: 13px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: transparent; color: #fff;
  border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
.pmodal__nav button:hover { border-color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); background: var(--black-3); }

/* ===========================================================
   v7 — PER-PROJECT POPUP MODAL
   =========================================================== */
.case { cursor: pointer; }
.projmodal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10055; background: rgba(5,5,5,0.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s; }
.projmodal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.projmodal__card { position: relative; width: min(640px, 94vw); max-height: 88vh; overflow-y: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black)); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 20px; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.projmodal.open .projmodal__card { transform: none; }
.projmodal__content .case__head { height: 220px; border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0; margin: 0; }
.projmodal__content .case__head .mono { font-size: 2.4rem; }
.projmodal__content .case__head img { max-height: 60px; }
.projmodal__content > *:not(.case__head) { padding-left: 34px; padding-right: 34px; }
.projmodal__content > .case__top { margin-top: 26px; }
.projmodal__content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.1rem); margin-top: 12px; line-height: 1.08; }
.projmodal__content > p { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.72; color: #d2d2d6; }
.projmodal__content .case__tag { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.pm-close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 4; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: rgba(12,12,14,0.7); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.pm-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0a0a; border-color: var(--gold); }
.pm-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 24px 34px 32px; }
.pm-nav button { background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: #fff; border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 18px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.pm-nav button:hover { border-color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); }
.pm-count { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* ===========================================================
   v9 — ABOUT PAGE (leadership photos, membership logos)
   =========================================================== */
.leader__photo { width: 104px; height: 104px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 20px; object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); display: block; }
.leader__photo-wrap { width: 104px; height: 104px; margin: 0 auto 20px; border-radius: 50%; position: relative; }
.leader__photo-wrap::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--gold), var(--purple), var(--crimson), var(--emerald), var(--gold));
  z-index: -1; opacity: 0.5; }

/* Membership logo chips (real-colour logos on light tiles) */
.members { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.memchip { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--black-2); padding: 22px 18px; min-height: 150px; text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease); }
.memchip:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.memchip__logo { background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; width: 100%; height: 84px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.memchip__logo img { max-height: 56px; max-width: 90%; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.memchip__ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--gold); }
.memchip b { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
.memchip span { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .members { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* About story two-column with portrait */
.about-hero__inner .subhero__title { max-width: 16ch; }

/* ===========================================================
   v10 — VISUAL DEPTH (ambient glows, card depth, imagery)
   =========================================================== */

/* Ambient brand-colour glows behind the flat black (whole page) */
body { position: relative; }
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 42% at 12% 5%, rgba(157,78,221,0.13), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(54% 42% at 90% 26%, rgba(174,48,78,0.11), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(52% 42% at 16% 60%, rgba(46,204,113,0.09), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(48% 38% at 92% 82%, rgba(255,193,7,0.08), transparent 58%);
}
/* vertical-page ambient leans into the page accent */
.vpage body::before, body.vpage::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 46% at 85% 8%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 16%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 42% at 10% 55%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 9%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 95% 92%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), transparent 60%);
}

/* Depth on all card surfaces */
.vcard, .case, .bcard, .offer, .tier, .leader, .workcard, .memchip, .member, .brand {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 0 22px 48px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
}
.vcard:hover, .case:hover, .bcard:hover, .offer:hover, .tier:hover, .workcard:hover, .brand:hover {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08), 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
}
/* slightly translucent card fills so the ambient glow reads through the page */
.offer, .tier, .leader, .memchip { background: rgba(12,12,14,0.72); }

/* Section header polish — accent kicker + balanced titles */
.section__kicker { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); }
.section__title { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #cfcfd6); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* About teaser → two columns with framed crew image */
.about__media { position: relative; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  min-height: 320px; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.about__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.about__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(5,5,5,.5)),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(255,193,7,.16), transparent 55%); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .about__media { min-height: 220px; } }

/* Vertical cards — faint per-vertical imagery in the card background (no extra child) */
.vcard {
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, var(--black-2) 0%, var(--black-2) 34%, rgba(12,12,14,0.74) 62%, rgba(12,12,14,0.5) 100%),
    var(--media, none) right center / cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-2), var(--black));
}
.vcard__index, .vcard__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .vcard { background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,12,14,0.88), rgba(5,5,5,0.94)),
    var(--media, none) center / cover no-repeat, var(--black-2); }
}

/* ===========================================================
   v11 — SHOWCASE: rich case modal, keyword highlights, gradients
   =========================================================== */
/* Highlighted keyword — signature gold, on-theme + high-contrast on black
   (per-vertical accents read too washed for inline numbers, esp. crimson) */
.hl { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.case p .hl, .projmodal__content p .hl { white-space: nowrap; }

/* Metric pills → gradient accent */
.case__metric {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 26%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 8%, transparent));
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 45%, transparent); color: #fff;
}

/* Bigger, image-led, gradient-rich project modal */
.projmodal__card { width: min(720px, 94vw); }
.projmodal__content .case__head { height: clamp(230px, 34vh, 360px); }
.projmodal__content .case__head::after { background:
  linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(5,5,5,.55) 78%, var(--black-2) 100%),
  radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent,var(--gold)) 34%, transparent), transparent 55%); }
.projmodal__content .case__head .mono { font-size: 3rem; }
.projmodal__content h3 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent,var(--gold)) 60%, #fff)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.projmodal__content .case__tag { font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic; }
/* prominent metric inside modal */
.projmodal .case__metric { font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 8px 16px; }
.projmodal__content .case__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
/* entrance */
.projmodal__card { transform: translateY(26px) scale(0.965); transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
.projmodal.open .projmodal__card { transform: none; }

/* clearer "view case" affordance on cards (injected element, not a pseudo) */
.case__view { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 16px; z-index: 4;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--accent, var(--gold));
  background: rgba(5,5,5,0.62); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent,var(--gold)) 40%, transparent);
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 100px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.case:hover .case__view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (hover: none) { .case__view { opacity: 0.92; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v11b — gradient stats + process infographic
   =========================================================== */
.statc__num, .stat__num {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 72%, #fff) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.section__sub { color: var(--muted); max-width: 580px; margin: 14px auto 0; font-size: 1rem; }

.proc { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px;
  position: relative; padding: 34px 0 0; max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; }
.proc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 9%; right: 9%; height: 2px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 55%, transparent) 16%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 55%, transparent) 84%, transparent); }
.proc__step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 6px; transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms); }
.proc__node { width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 26%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 32%, var(--black-2)), var(--black-2));
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 52%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--black), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); }
.proc__step:hover .proc__node { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px var(--black), 0 18px 44px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 30%, transparent); }
.proc__node .ic { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.proc__n { display: block; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.proc__t { font-size: 1.16rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.proc__d { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 232px; margin: 0 auto; }
.proc__d strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .proc { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px 16px; } .proc::before { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 430px) { .proc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v12 — INTERACTIVE ICONS & MOTION
   =========================================================== */
@property --bd { syntax: "<angle>"; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
@property --p { syntax: "<number>"; inherits: true; initial-value: 0; }

/* --- Gradient icon badges (wrapper injected by JS) --- */
.ibadge { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 17px; flex: none; position: relative; vertical-align: middle;
  background: radial-gradient(125% 125% at 28% 20%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 34%, var(--black-2)) 0%, var(--black-2) 55%, #060608 100%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 45%, transparent);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1), 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease); }
.ibadge::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 120%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 26%, transparent), transparent 55%); opacity: .8; }
.ibadge .ic { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0 !important; width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: #ffffff; filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 60%, transparent)); }
.ibadge--sm { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; }
.ibadge--sm .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.statc .ibadge { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.vcard .ibadge { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.statc:hover .ibadge, .vcard:hover .ibadge { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.07);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 16px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 32%, transparent); }

/* --- Animated conic progress ring on stat badges (JS-driven --p 0→100) --- */
.ibadge--ring { border-radius: 50%; transition: --p 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.7, 0.16, 1), transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); }
.ibadge--ring.is-filled { --p: 100; }
.ibadge--ring::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
  background: conic-gradient(from -90deg, var(--accent, var(--gold)) calc(var(--p, 0) * 1%), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 14%, transparent) 0);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(farthest-side, transparent calc(100% - 3px), #000 calc(100% - 3px));
  mask: radial-gradient(farthest-side, transparent calc(100% - 3px), #000 calc(100% - 3px)); }

/* --- Rotating gradient border on the vertical cards (hover) --- */
.vcard__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vcard__index { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vcard::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: 0;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--bd), transparent 0 60%, var(--accent) 78%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, #fff) 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
  transition: opacity .45s var(--ease); }
.vcard:hover::after { opacity: 1; animation: bdspin 4.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes bdspin { to { --bd: 360deg; } }

/* --- Button sheen sweep --- */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -130%; width: 55%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.34), transparent); transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left .6s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover::after { left: 130%; }
.btn--ghost::after { background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 45%, white), transparent); }

/* --- Animated kicker spark (upgrades the dash marker) --- */
.section__kicker::before { width: 13px !important; height: 13px !important; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent, var(--gold)), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 50%, #fff)) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); animation: sparkPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes sparkPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 55%, transparent); }
  55% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px transparent; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vcard:hover::after { animation: none; }
  .section__kicker::before { animation: none; }
  .btn::after { display: none; }
  .ibadge--ring { transition: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   v12b — extend icon badges + rotating border to vertical-page cards
   =========================================================== */
.offer { position: relative; }
.bcard > *, .offer > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bcard .ibadge, .offer .ibadge { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.bcard:hover .ibadge, .offer:hover .ibadge {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.07);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12), 0 16px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 32%, transparent); }
/* keep the bcard left accent bar above the rotating border */
.bcard::before { z-index: 2; }
.bcard::after, .offer::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: 0;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--bd), transparent 0 60%, var(--accent) 78%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, #fff) 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
  transition: opacity .45s var(--ease); }
.bcard:hover::after, .offer:hover::after { opacity: 1; animation: bdspin 4.5s linear infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .bcard:hover::after, .offer:hover::after { animation: none; } }

/* shared — emphasized words inside section subtitles */
.section__sub em { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); font-style: italic; }

/* ===========================================================
   v14 — real sub-brand logos in brand cards
   =========================================================== */
.bcard > picture { display: block; }
.bcard__logo {
  display: block; height: 46px; width: auto; max-width: 78%;
  object-fit: contain; object-position: left center; margin: 2px 0 18px;
  /* normalize every sub-brand mark to crisp white (grey source files included) */
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), filter .4s var(--ease); transform-origin: left center; }
.bcard:hover .bcard__logo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 6px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent)); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .bcard__logo { height: 40px; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v15 — real venue photography in brand cards
   =========================================================== */
.bcards { align-items: start; }
.bcard__media {
  position: relative; height: 156px; margin: 4px -30px 22px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden;
  transition: filter .5s var(--ease); }
.bcard__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.16) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.32) 52%, rgba(5,5,5,.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent), transparent 60%); }
.bcard:hover .bcard__media { filter: brightness(1.06) saturate(1.05); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .bcard__media { height: 132px; margin: 2px -30px 18px; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v18b — project "deck" image inside the case modal
   =========================================================== */
.pm-deck { margin: 22px 0 4px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pm-deck figcaption { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pm-deck img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

/* ===========================================================
   v19 — audit polish: expert profile + elevated fact cards
   =========================================================== */
.expert { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.expert__photo { position: relative; width: clamp(220px, 42vw, 304px); aspect-ratio: 1/1; margin: 0 0 30px;
  border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); }
.expert__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; filter: grayscale(.12) contrast(1.05); }
.expert__photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, transparent 45%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 34%, transparent)); }
.expert__name { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.expert__role { display: block; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 6px 0 18px; }
.expert__body { max-width: 640px; }
.expert__body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.66; text-align: left; }
.expert__body p strong { color: #fff; }
.expert__stats { display: flex; gap: 46px; margin-top: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.expert__stats div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.expert__stats b { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, #fff)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.expert__stats span { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .expert__photo { width: 220px; } .expert__stats { gap: 30px; } }

/* Elevated lead2 fact card — spec-sheet panel */
.lead2 .lead2__aside { position: relative; padding: 4px 26px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 11%, var(--black-2)), var(--black-2) 62%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.lead2 .lead2__aside dt { font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; margin: 0; padding-top: 20px; }
.lead2 .lead2__aside dd { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.42; color: #fff;
  margin: 7px 0 0; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.lead2 .lead2__aside dd:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

/* ===========================================================
   v20 — animated vertical-page heroes (Ken Burns + drift glow + grid)
   =========================================================== */
.subhero__bg { animation: subKenburns 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate; transform-origin: 50% 50%; will-change: transform; }
@keyframes subKenburns { from { transform: scale(1.04); } to { transform: scale(1.14) translate(-1.4%, -1.1%); } }
.subhero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.4;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 66px 66px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 28% 75%, #000, transparent 82%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 28% 75%, #000, transparent 82%); }
.subhero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -12%; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen;
  background: radial-gradient(38% 46% at 72% 26%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 32%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  animation: subGlow 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes subGlow { from { transform: translate(-5%, 3%) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; } to { transform: translate(6%, -4%) scale(1.18); opacity: 1; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .subhero__bg, .subhero::after { animation: none; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v20b — mobile refinements (shorter hero, tighter stats)
   =========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .subhero { min-height: 72svh; }
  .expert__stats { gap: 22px; }
  .expert__stats b { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .subhero::before { background-size: 48px 48px; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   v21 — "Our brands & projects" rolling marquee
   =========================================================== */
.brandmq { margin-top: 12px; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; cursor: grab;
  scrollbar-width: none; -ms-overflow-style: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); }
.brandmq::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.brandmq.grabbing { cursor: grabbing; }
.brandmq__track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; width: max-content; padding: 8px; }
/* uniform same-size logo cells (logo + hover name label) */
.brandmq a { flex: none; width: 154px; height: 78px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; cursor: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.brandmq a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent, var(--gold)); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 8px; }
.brandmq img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 44px; width: auto; height: auto; opacity: 0.8;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.brandmq__name { font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-2); white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .28s var(--ease); }
.brandmq a:hover img { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.brandmq a:hover .brandmq__name { opacity: 0.92; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .brandmq a { width: 120px; height: 66px; } .brandmq img { max-height: 36px; } .brandmq__track { gap: 18px; } }

/* clickable partner-wall logos (clients with case studies) */
.logos__grid .logo a { display: block; cursor: pointer; }

/* v24b — keyboard focus ring for case cards (a11y) */
.case:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent, var(--gold)); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ===========================================================
   v26 — project image BEHIND the logo in the case-head (modal)
   =========================================================== */
.case__head--deck { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.case__head--deck::before { opacity: 0.10 !important; }     /* fade the dot grid over the photo */
.case__head--deck > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.projmodal__content .case__head--deck::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.42) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.56) 55%, var(--black-2) 100%); }

/* ===========================================================
   v28 — kinetic rotating hero word
   The accent word cycles Success. → Marketing. → Hospitality. → Energy.,
   each in its vertical's colour, tying the headline to the three-vertical
   positioning. Built as an INNER .kw span by JS so the line-reveal rule
   (.hero.in .hero__title .ln > span) governs the OUTER accent span and never
   fights these transforms. Fades to opacity 0 BEFORE the colour/text swap so
   the per-vertical colour change happens while invisible (no colour smear).
   =========================================================== */
.hero__title-accent .kw {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease), filter .5s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter; }
.hero__title-accent .kw--all {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--purple), var(--crimson) 50%, var(--emerald));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  background-size: 220% 100%; animation: sheen 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__title-accent .kw--mkt    { color: var(--purple); }
.hero__title-accent .kw--hosp   { color: var(--crimson); }
.hero__title-accent .kw--energy { color: var(--emerald); }
.hero__title-accent .kw--out { transform: translateY(-44%) rotate(-1.5deg); opacity: 0; filter: blur(7px); }
.hero__title-accent .kw--in  { transform: translateY(46%)  rotate(1.5deg);  opacity: 0; filter: blur(7px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__title-accent .kw {
    transition: none !important; animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; filter: none !important; } }

/* ===========================================================
   v29 — scroll-reactive ambient "journey"
   The page's ambient light breathes through the brand palette as you scroll:
   gold at the top, then purple → crimson → emerald as each vertical centres in
   the viewport, then back to gold. Embodies "Synchronising Success across three
   verticals." Sits at z-index -1 (same proven layer as body::before) so it can
   never overlay text; the static body::before remains as the base wash, so on
   reduced-motion / no-JS the page still looks complete. --amb is registered as
   a <color> so the shift TWEENS smoothly (same @property trick as the rings).
   =========================================================== */
@property --amb { syntax: "<color>"; inherits: true; initial-value: #FFC107; }
:root { --amb: var(--gold); transition: --amb 1.1s var(--ease); }
.ambient-journey {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(44% 40% at 78% 14%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--amb) 26%, transparent), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(40% 38% at 14% 76%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--amb) 15%, transparent), transparent 62%);
  animation: ambBreath 19s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: opacity, transform; }
@keyframes ambBreath {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .82; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.05); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  :root { transition: none; }
  .ambient-journey { animation: none; opacity: .85; } }

/* v30 reveal choreography is now JS-driven (per-group cascade in script.js,
   universal across home + vertical pages) — see the .reveal observer. The CSS
   --d hook on .reveal remains as the no-JS fallback. */

/* ===========================================================
   v31 — premium micro-details
   (1) Brand marquee fades into the page at both edges instead of hard-cutting.
   (2) Partner-wall cells lift on hover so the logo reads as interactive.
   (3) Stat cards rise and adopt their accent colour on hover.
   All additive, all pure CSS.
   =========================================================== */
.brandmq {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%); }

.logos__grid .logo { transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.logos__grid .logo:hover { background: var(--black-3); }

/* number adopts its card's accent on hover — applied to .statc__num (NOT .statc)
   so the reveal transition + --d stagger on .statc.reveal stays intact. */
.statc__num { transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.statc:hover .statc__num { color: var(--accent, var(--gold)); }

/* Stats "ignition": the unit stays visible through the count, the number glows in
   its own card accent while measuring, then a thin accent rule sweeps in on lock —
   four figures landing one after another like strokes. Anchored to .statc__num
   (which we make position:relative) so the .statc.reveal --d stagger is untouched. */
.statc__num { position: relative; }
.statc__num::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-8px; height:2px;
  background: var(--accent, var(--gold)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
.statc__num.counted::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .statc__num { transition: color .3s var(--ease), text-shadow .55s var(--ease); }
  .statc__num.counting { text-shadow: 0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent, var(--gold)) 45%, transparent); }
  .statc__num::after { transition: transform .55s var(--ease); }
}

/* ===========================================================
   v35 — SIGNATURE LAYER: "One Rhythm"
   Cinematic page wipe · living-water hero · eight-oars rhythm.
   Cohesive motif = the gold stroke / oar. Fully gated for
   reduced-motion; the transition overlay is pointer-events:none
   so a navigation can never trap the user.
   =========================================================== */

/* ---- Cinematic page transition (the "stroke" wipe) ---- */
html.wipe-out::before,
html.wipe-in::before{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99990;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,
    var(--gold) 0,var(--gold) 2px,
    color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 22%,#070709) 5px,
    #070709 16px,#050507 100%);
  box-shadow:0 3px 34px rgba(255,193,7,.4);
  will-change:transform;
}
html.wipe-out::before{transform:translateY(101%);animation:cxsCover .44s var(--ease) forwards;}
html.wipe-in::before {transform:translateY(0);   animation:cxsReveal .58s var(--ease) .02s forwards;}
@keyframes cxsCover {to{transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes cxsReveal{to{transform:translateY(-101%)}}

/* ---- Eight oars, one rhythm — hero signature ---- */
.rhythm{position:absolute;left:28px;bottom:32px;z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;pointer-events:none;}
.rhythm__bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:5px;height:28px;position:relative;}
.rhythm__bars i{display:block;width:3px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(255,193,7,.32),var(--gold));
  transform-origin:bottom;animation:oar 1.9s var(--ease) infinite;}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(1){height:15px}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(2){height:22px}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(3){height:28px}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(4){height:24px}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(5){height:19px}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(6){height:26px}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(7){height:16px}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(8){height:21px}
.rhythm__label{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);}
@keyframes oar{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.34)}48%{transform:scaleY(1)}}

/* "The Catch": the eight oars drift out of phase (a scattered crew), then on the
   downbeat snap to one unison pull — the brand thesis made literal. The .sync
   class zeroes the per-bar delay (the exact preloader trick) so all eight land
   at the same instant; a gold bloom fires on the landing. JS toggles .sync. */
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(1){animation-delay:-.00s}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:-.22s}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:-.44s}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:-.66s}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:-.88s}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:-1.10s}
.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:-1.32s}.rhythm__bars i:nth-child(8){animation-delay:-1.54s}
.rhythm__bars.sync i{animation-delay:0s!important;}
.rhythm__bars::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-9px -12px;border-radius:9px;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(255,193,7,.30),transparent 72%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);}
.rhythm__bars.sync::after{opacity:1;transition-duration:.18s;}

/* ---- Preloader rhythm bars: chaotic wave → snap to unison ---- */
.pl__bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:6px;height:32px;}
.pl__bars i{display:block;width:4px;height:100%;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(255,193,7,.3),var(--gold));
  transform-origin:bottom;transform:scaleY(.28);animation:plOar .92s var(--ease) infinite;}
.pl__bars i:nth-child(1){animation-delay:-.00s}.pl__bars i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:-.08s}
.pl__bars i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:-.16s}.pl__bars i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:-.24s}
.pl__bars i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:-.32s}.pl__bars i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:-.40s}
.pl__bars i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:-.48s}.pl__bars i:nth-child(8){animation-delay:-.56s}
.pl__bars.sync i{animation-delay:0s!important;}
@keyframes plOar{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.26)}50%{transform:scaleY(1)}}

@media (max-width:760px){.rhythm{display:none;}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .rhythm__bars i{animation:none;transform:scaleY(.7);}
  html.wipe-out::before,html.wipe-in::before{display:none!important;}
}


/* ===========================================================
   Mobile refinements — mobile audit 2026-06-21 (scoped, no desktop reach)
   =========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .mobile-menu { padding-inline: 24px; gap: 22px; }
  .mobile-menu a { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .subhero__eyebrow { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .subhero__eyebrow::before { width: 22px; }
  .statc__label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; line-height: 1.35; }
  .stats-band__inner { align-items: start; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .subhero__title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9vw, 2.8rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .mobile-menu a { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}