/* =========================================================================
   EZ OPS Tech Management — Global Stylesheet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Reset + base
   2. Custom properties (tokens)
   3. Typography
   4. Layout utilities
   5. Buttons + form controls
   6. Header + navigation + lang toggle
   7. Hero + page hero
   8. Section primitives (cards, stats, accordion, timeline, CTA banner)
   9. Footer
   10. Animations + scroll-reveal primitives
   11. Media queries
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. RESET + BASE ---------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  background: var(--pure-black);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; color: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
::selection { background: var(--prince-blue); color: var(--warm-gold); }

/* Self-hosted Inter (Open Font License). Latin + Latin-Ext subsets cover EN + ES.
   Each weight uses unicode-range to let the browser pick the right subset
   per character without downloading both files upfront. */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-400.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-ext-400.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+0259, U+1E00-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-500.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 500; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-ext-500.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 500; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+0259, U+1E00-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-700.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-ext-700.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+0259, U+1E00-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-900.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 900; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin-ext-900.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 900; font-style: normal; font-display: swap;
  unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+0259, U+1E00-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}

/* ---------- 2. CUSTOM PROPERTIES ----------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand colors (locked) */
  --prince-blue: #3D2BD4;
  --prince-blue-deep: #2A1DA8;
  --prince-blue-soft: rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.12);
  --warm-gold:   #C9A14A;
  --warm-gold-bright: #DCB868;
  --warm-gold-soft: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18);
  --pure-black:  #000000;
  --near-black:  #0A0A0C;
  --surface-1:   #111114;
  --surface-2:   #18181D;
  --ivory-cream: #F8F6F0;
  --ivory-warm:  #EFE9D8;
  --text-dim:    #7A6B45;
  --text-faint:  #A89870;
  --border:      #E8DFC8;
  --border-dark: rgba(232, 223, 200, 0.12);
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --white-dim:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --white-faint: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);

  /* Typography (Inter — self-hosted, OFL) */
  --font-display: "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Modular type scale (clamp() = fluid mobile→desktop) */
  --fs-eyebrow: 0.75rem;
  --fs-body:    1rem;
  --fs-lg:      clamp(1.0625rem, 0.95rem + 0.5vw, 1.1875rem);
  --fs-h4:      clamp(1.125rem, 0.95rem + 0.7vw, 1.375rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.375rem, 1.05rem + 1.3vw, 1.875rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(1.875rem, 1.3rem + 2.4vw, 3rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2.5rem, 1.4rem + 4.6vw, 4.75rem);
  --fs-hero:    clamp(2.75rem, 1.4rem + 5.8vw, 6rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --gap-xs:  0.5rem;
  --gap-sm:  1rem;
  --gap-md:  1.5rem;
  --gap-lg:  2.5rem;
  --gap-xl:  4rem;
  --gap-2xl: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --container-wide: 1360px;

  /* Section padding — varies by section, but these are the defaults */
  --section-py: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  --section-py-sm: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  --section-py-lg: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9.5rem);

  /* Borders + radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Motion — calm, premium easing */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --dur-fast: 220ms;
  --dur-med: 420ms;
  --dur-slow: 720ms;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04) inset;
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 40px 80px -28px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.45), 0 1px 0 rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) inset;
  --shadow-cream-card: 0 24px 60px -32px rgba(58, 47, 28, 0.25);

  /* Header height — referenced in JS for scroll offset */
  --header-h: 84px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h: 68px; }
}

/* ---------- 3. TYPOGRAPHY ------------------------------------------------ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: 1.08; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: 1.15; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); line-height: 1.25; }

p { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--white-dim); }
p.lead { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.55; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.eyebrow.no-rule::before { display: none; }

.text-blue   { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.text-gold   { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.text-white  { color: var(--white); }
.text-dim    { color: var(--white-dim); }
.text-faint  { color: var(--white-faint); }

/* Section headline — used on every section H2 */
.section-headline {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  max-width: 24ch;
}
.section-headline--wide { max-width: 32ch; }

/* Headline highlight (gold or blue colored word) */
.hl-gold { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.hl-blue { color: var(--prince-blue); }

/* On cream backgrounds */
.on-cream h1, .on-cream h2, .on-cream h3, .on-cream h4 { color: var(--near-black); }
.on-cream p { color: var(--text-dim); }
.on-cream .text-faint { color: var(--text-faint); }
.on-cream .eyebrow { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.on-cream .eyebrow::before { background: var(--prince-blue); }

/* ---------- 4. LAYOUT UTILITIES ----------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}
.container.narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.container.wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide); }

.section { padding-block: var(--section-py); position: relative; }
.section.tight { padding-block: var(--section-py-sm); }
.section.tall  { padding-block: var(--section-py-lg); }

.section.cream { background: var(--ivory-cream); color: var(--near-black); }
.section.cream-warm { background: var(--ivory-warm); color: var(--near-black); }
.section.blue { background: var(--prince-blue); color: var(--white); }
.section.blue-deep { background: var(--prince-blue-deep); color: var(--white); }

/* Stack helpers */
.stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--gap-md); }
.stack-sm > * + * { margin-top: var(--gap-sm); }
.stack-lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--gap-lg); }

/* Grid helpers */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--gap-lg); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Flex helpers */
.row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--gap-md); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.row.between { justify-content: space-between; }
.col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap-md); }

/* Section divider — subtle gold hairline */
.hairline {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--warm-gold-soft) 25%, var(--warm-gold-soft) 75%, transparent);
  margin-block: var(--gap-lg);
}

/* ---------- 5. BUTTONS + FORM CONTROLS ---------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--prince-blue);
  --btn-fg: var(--white);
  --btn-accent: var(--warm-gold);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.65rem;
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  isolation: isolate;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.7);
}
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--btn-accent);
  transform: translateX(-101%);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover { color: var(--pure-black); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -16px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.55); }
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--warm-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

.btn .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Variants */
.btn.btn-gold { --btn-bg: var(--warm-gold); --btn-fg: var(--pure-black); --btn-accent: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.65); }
.btn.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }

.btn.btn-ghost {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn.btn-ghost::before { background: var(--white); }
.btn.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--pure-black); border-color: var(--white); }

.btn.btn-outline-gold {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: var(--warm-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn.btn-outline-gold::before { background: var(--warm-gold); }
.btn.btn-outline-gold:hover { color: var(--pure-black); }

.btn.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.btn.btn-lg { padding: 1.15rem 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Text link with animated underline */
.link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.link .arrow { transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- 6. HEADER + NAVIGATION -------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              padding var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--gap-md);
  height: var(--header-h);
  transition: height var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.site-header.scrolled .container { height: calc(var(--header-h) - 14px); }

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.brand img,
.brand svg {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: height var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.site-header.scrolled .brand img,
.site-header.scrolled .brand svg { height: 36px; }

/* Nav */
.nav-primary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.75rem; }
.nav-primary a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-primary a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-primary a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-primary a:hover::after,
.nav-primary a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-primary a.is-active { color: var(--white); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }

/* Language toggle */
.lang-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.lang-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--warm-gold); color: var(--white); }
.lang-toggle .lang-en,
.lang-toggle .lang-es {
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.lang-toggle .lang-divider { opacity: 0.4; padding: 0 4px; }
.lang-toggle[data-current="en"] .lang-en { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.lang-toggle[data-current="en"] .lang-es { opacity: 0.45; }
.lang-toggle[data-current="es"] .lang-es { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.lang-toggle[data-current="es"] .lang-en { opacity: 0.45; }

/* Mobile menu trigger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.menu-toggle span {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.menu-toggle span::before,
.menu-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.menu-toggle span::before { top: -7px; }
.menu-toggle span::after  { top:  7px; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after  { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu panel */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--pure-black);
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem) 1.5rem 2rem;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--dur-med);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible; }
.mobile-nav .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.mobile-nav .nav-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), padding-left var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-nav .nav-list a:hover { color: var(--warm-gold); padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.mobile-nav .mobile-actions { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }

/* Page offset for fixed header */
main { padding-top: var(--header-h); }

/* ---------- 7. HERO + PAGE HERO ----------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(620px, 92vh, 880px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--pure-black);
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 92% 0%, var(--prince-blue-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.10), transparent 65%),
    var(--pure-black);
}
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 38rem; }
.hero__copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.hero__copy h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__copy h1 .hl-gold,
.hero__copy h1 .hl-blue { display: inline; }
.hero__copy p.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.9rem + 0.65vw, 1.3rem); max-width: 34rem; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.hero__trust {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero__trust::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--warm-gold-soft);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}

/* Hero Aperture visual */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.aperture-mark {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.aperture-mark svg,
.aperture-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.25));
  animation: aperture-spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.aperture-mark__pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--warm-gold-soft) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulse-glow 4.5s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}

/* Page hero — smaller, used on inner pages */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(7rem, 12vw, 11rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 85% 0%, var(--prince-blue-soft), transparent 60%),
    var(--pure-black);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.2rem + 4vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
}
.page-hero p.lead { margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 56ch; }

/* ---------- 8. SECTION PRIMITIVES --------------------------------------- */

/* Two-column split (text / visual) — used by Problem section, About founders, etc. */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.split.split-text-lead { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }

/* Stat callout (used in Problem section) */
.stat-callout {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-callout::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 40%, var(--warm-gold-soft));
  z-index: -1;
}
.stat-callout .stat-big {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.stat-callout .stat-vs {
  display: block;
  margin: 1rem 0 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-faint);
}
.stat-callout .stat-small {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
}
.stat-callout .stat-note {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Service cards — staggered layout (one large + two smaller) */
.services-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: var(--gap-md);
}
.services-stage .card:nth-child(1) { grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
.services-stage .card:nth-child(2) { grid-row: 1; }
.services-stage .card:nth-child(3) { grid-row: 2; }

.card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 100% 0%, var(--prince-blue-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 0% 100%, var(--warm-gold-soft), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card .card-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 0.6vw, 1.85rem); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.card p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white-dim); }
.card .card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
}
.card.card-feature {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 80% 110%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
}
.card.card-feature h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); }

/* Cream card variant (used on light sections like Principles) */
.card.card-cream {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--near-black);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.card.card-cream h3 { color: var(--near-black); }
.card.card-cream p  { color: var(--text-dim); }
.card.card-cream:hover { border-color: var(--warm-gold); }

/* How-It-Works timeline (3 steps with connecting line) */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; /* center of step number */
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--warm-gold-soft), var(--warm-gold), var(--warm-gold-soft));
}
.timeline__step { position: relative; padding-top: 0; }
.timeline__step .step-num {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pure-black);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 2;
}
.timeline__step.cream-step .step-num { background: var(--ivory-cream); }
.timeline__step h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

/* Stat row (animated counters) */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-lg);
  padding-block: var(--gap-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.stat-item { text-align: left; }
.stat-item .stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 1.5rem + 5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.stat-item .stat-value .stat-suffix { color: var(--warm-gold); font-size: 0.65em; margin-left: 0.1em; }
.stat-item .stat-label {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-faint);
}
.on-cream .stat-item .stat-value { color: var(--near-black); }
.on-cream .stat-item .stat-label { color: var(--text-faint); }
.on-cream .stats-row { border-color: var(--border); }

/* Testimonial cards */
.testimonial {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  background: var(--surface-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: """;
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.testimonial blockquote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: normal;
}
.testimonial cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.testimonial cite span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white-faint);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* CTA banner (full-bleed blue) */
.cta-banner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 90% 110%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 10% -10%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--prince-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 3vw, 3.5rem);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.cta-banner p { max-width: 50ch; margin: 0 auto 2rem; font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.cta-banner .btn { background: var(--warm-gold); color: var(--pure-black); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.cta-banner .btn::before { background: var(--white); }
.cta-banner .btn:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.cta-banner .aperture-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -140px;
  bottom: -140px;
  width: 460px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.14;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Section watermarks — large faint Aperture floating behind content */
.has-watermark { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  width: clamp(420px, 50vw, 720px);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
}
.has-watermark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-watermark[data-align="left"]  { left: -180px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.section-watermark[data-align="right"] { right: -180px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.section-watermark[data-align="right-bottom"] { right: -160px; bottom: -160px; opacity: 0.05; }
.section-watermark[data-align="left-top"] { left: -160px; top: -80px; }
.section.cream .section-watermark,
.on-cream .section-watermark { opacity: 0.06; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .section-watermark { width: 360px; opacity: 0.035; }
}

/* Industries grid */
.industries {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.industries .industry {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  transition: background var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.industries .industry:hover { background: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.05); }
.industries .industry h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.industries .industry p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-faint); }
.on-cream .industries { border-color: var(--border); }
.on-cream .industries .industry { border-color: var(--border); }
.on-cream .industries .industry:hover { background: var(--ivory-warm); }
.on-cream .industries .industry h4 { color: var(--near-black); }
.on-cream .industries .industry p { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
.on-cream .faq { border-color: var(--border); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark); }
.on-cream .faq-item { border-color: var(--border); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.on-cream .faq-q { color: var(--near-black); }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.faq-q .faq-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-q .faq-icon::before,
.faq-q .faq-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-q .faq-icon::before {
  width: 16px; height: 2px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq-q .faq-icon::after {
  width: 2px; height: 16px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-q .faq-icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 0 1.75rem; color: var(--white-dim); max-width: 60ch; }
.on-cream .faq-a-inner { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
}
.trust-strip .trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
}
.trust-strip .trust-item::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Founder card (About page) */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.founder .founder-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.founder .founder-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.founder .founder-photo:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.founder .founder-photo:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.founder .founder-photo .placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.founder .founder-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.founder h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.15rem + 1vw, 2rem); margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem; }
.founder p { color: var(--white-dim); }

/* Mission statement block (About) */
.mission {
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.mission p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.05rem + 1.7vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.on-cream .mission p { color: var(--near-black); }
.mission p .hl-gold { color: var(--warm-gold); }

/* ---------- 9. FORM ----------------------------------------------------- */
.lead-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.field { position: relative; }
.field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-faint);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), font-size var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
}
.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; padding-top: 1.65rem; }
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.04);
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  transform: translateY(-0.7rem);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.field .field-error {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #E36B6B;
}
.field.has-error input,
.field.has-error textarea { border-color: #E36B6B; }
.field.has-error .field-error { display: block; }
.field.is-valid input,
.field.is-valid textarea { border-color: #6BE3A3; }

.radio-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.radio-group .radio-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.radio-group .radio-pill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.radio-group .radio-pill:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  background: var(--warm-gold-soft);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
}
.radio-group-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-faint);
}

.honeypot { position: absolute; left: -5000px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}
.form-success.is-active { display: block; animation: fade-up var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out) both; }
.form-success .check {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  color: var(--pure-black);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: check-pop var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out) both;
}
.lead-form.is-submitted .lead-form-fields { display: none; }

/* ---------- 10. FOOTER --------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--pure-black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 1.25rem; max-width: 32ch; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white-faint); }
.footer-brand .aperture-mini { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col ul li + li { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), padding-left var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--warm-gold); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-faint);
}
.footer-bottom .socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-bottom .socials a {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.footer-bottom .socials a:hover { border-color: var(--warm-gold); color: var(--warm-gold); padding-left: 0; }

/* ---------- 11. ANIMATIONS / REVEAL ------------------------------------- */
@keyframes aperture-spin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
  50% { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--warm-gold-soft); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px transparent; }
}
@keyframes fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes check-pop {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Scroll-triggered reveal — populated by IntersectionObserver */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal[data-delay="1"].is-visible { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"].is-visible { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"].is-visible { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"].is-visible { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="5"].is-visible { transition-delay: 500ms; }

/* Back-to-top */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--prince-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 90;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--warm-gold); color: var(--pure-black); }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- 12. MEDIA QUERIES ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid .footer-col:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 380px; }
  .services-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .services-stage .card:nth-child(1),
  .services-stage .card:nth-child(2),
  .services-stage .card:nth-child(3) { grid-row: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav-primary { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .industries { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 26rem; }
  .founder .founder-photo { max-width: 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .industries { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   BOLD VISUAL UPGRADE — $100M AI tech company aesthetic
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   A. Custom cursor
   B. Film grain overlay
   C. Scroll progress bar
   D. Animated mesh gradient
   E. Marquee scroll band
   F. Gradient text + word-by-word reveal
   G. Bento grid + 3D tilt cards
   H. Magnetic buttons
   I. Animated SVG line draw
   J. Hero network nodes + live indicator
   K. Bold hero overrides
   L. Process line with traveling dot
   M. Mono ticker stats
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------- A. CUSTOM CURSOR (aperture mark) ---------------------------- */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  html, body, a, button, [data-hover] { cursor: none; }
  .custom-cursor {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-left: -24px;
    margin-top: -24px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: width 220ms var(--ease-out), height 220ms var(--ease-out),
                margin 220ms var(--ease-out);
  }
  .custom-cursor__mark {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.6));
    animation: cursor-spin 22s linear infinite;
    transition: filter 220ms var(--ease-out), opacity 220ms var(--ease-out);
  }
  @keyframes cursor-spin {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* Hover: grow + brighter glow */
  .custom-cursor.is-hover {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    margin-left: -40px; margin-top: -40px;
  }
  .custom-cursor.is-hover .custom-cursor__mark {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.9));
  }
  /* Pressed: contract slightly */
  .custom-cursor.is-down {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    margin-left: -30px; margin-top: -30px;
  }
  /* Over cream sections: stronger glow so the gold mark stays visible */
  .custom-cursor.on-cream .custom-cursor__mark {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.4)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.6));
  }
}
@media (pointer: coarse) { .custom-cursor { display: none; } }

/* ---------- B. FILM GRAIN OVERLAY ---------------------------------------- */
.grain-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 50;
  opacity: 0.06;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.92' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.55'/></svg>");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  animation: grain-shift 8s steps(8) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain-shift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0); }
  10%  { transform: translate(-5%,-5%); }
  20%  { transform: translate(-10%,5%); }
  30%  { transform: translate(5%,-10%); }
  40%  { transform: translate(-5%,15%); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-10%,5%); }
  60%  { transform: translate(15%,0); }
  70%  { transform: translate(0,10%); }
  80%  { transform: translate(-15%,0); }
  90%  { transform: translate(10%,5%); }
  100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
}

/* ---------- C. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR --------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--prince-blue), var(--warm-gold));
  z-index: 101;
  transition: width 80ms linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--warm-gold-soft);
}

/* ---------- D. ANIMATED MESH GRADIENT ------------------------------------ */
.mesh-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--pure-black);
}
.mesh-gradient::before,
.mesh-gradient::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  will-change: transform;
}
.mesh-gradient::before {
  width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
  top: -10vw; right: -10vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--prince-blue) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: mesh-orbit-1 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.mesh-gradient::after {
  width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
  bottom: -15vw; left: -10vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, var(--warm-gold) 0%, transparent 55%);
  animation: mesh-orbit-2 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.mesh-gradient .mesh-blob {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 40vw; height: 40vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61,43,212,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: mesh-orbit-3 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes mesh-orbit-1 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-15%, 20%) scale(1.15); }
}
@keyframes mesh-orbit-2 {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(20%, -15%) scale(1.2); }
}
@keyframes mesh-orbit-3 {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30%, -60%) scale(1.3); }
}

/* ---------- E. MARQUEE SCROLL BAND --------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  background: var(--pure-black);
  position: relative;
}
.marquee.tight { padding-block: 1rem; }
.marquee.cream { background: var(--ivory-cream); border-color: var(--border); }
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-right: 4rem;
}
.marquee.reverse .marquee__track { animation-direction: reverse; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.marquee__item.faint { color: var(--white-faint); }
.marquee__item .dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee.cream .marquee__item { color: var(--near-black); }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- F. GRADIENT TEXT + WORD REVEAL ------------------------------- */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--warm-gold) 0%, var(--warm-gold-bright) 35%, var(--prince-blue) 65%, var(--prince-blue-deep) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: gradient-pan 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.gradient-text--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--warm-gold-bright) 0%, var(--warm-gold) 50%, var(--warm-gold-bright) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: gradient-pan 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gradient-pan {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Word-by-word split-text reveal */
.split-text { display: block; }
.split-text .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.4em);
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease-out), transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 80ms);
  padding-bottom: 0.05em; /* avoid descender clipping */
}
.split-text.is-visible .word { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.split-text .word.space { width: 0.3em; }

/* ---------- G. BENTO GRID + 3D TILT CARDS -------------------------------- */
.bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(240px, auto);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.bento .bento-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 480ms var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.bento .bento-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 30%, var(--warm-gold-soft) 60%, var(--prince-blue-soft) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bento .bento-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.45); }
.bento .bento-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Shine sweep across card on hover */
.bento .bento-card .shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 850ms var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 1;
}
.bento .bento-card:hover .shine { left: 130%; }

/* Bento sizes */
.bento-card--feature { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
.bento-card--m       { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
.bento-card--m-tall  { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.bento-card--wide    { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
.bento-card--narrow  { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto); }
  .bento-card--feature,
  .bento-card--m,
  .bento-card--m-tall,
  .bento-card--wide,
  .bento-card--narrow { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; }
}

/* Bento card content layout */
.bento-card .bento-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.bento-card .bento-eyebrow .num {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold-soft);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.bento-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 0.7vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.bento-card--feature h3 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.75rem); }
.bento-card p { color: var(--white-dim); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.bento-card .bento-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.bento-card .bento-cta .arrow { transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.bento-card:hover .bento-cta .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Bento visual area (animated diagrams) */
.bento-viz {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 120px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

/* Radar scan viz (Audit card) */
.viz-radar {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.viz-radar svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.viz-radar .radar-sweep {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  animation: radar-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes radar-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.viz-radar .radar-ping {
  animation: radar-ping 3s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
.viz-radar .radar-ping.p2 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.viz-radar .radar-ping.p3 { animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes radar-ping {
  0%   { opacity: 0; r: 4; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; r: 80; }
}

/* Network nodes viz (Integration card) */
.viz-network { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; aspect-ratio: 1; }
.viz-network svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.viz-network .node {
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: node-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.viz-network .node.n2 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.viz-network .node.n3 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.viz-network .node.n4 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.viz-network .node.n5 { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
@keyframes node-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--warm-gold)); }
}
.viz-network .edge {
  stroke-dasharray: 4 6;
  animation: dash-flow 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dash-flow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -100; } }

/* Chart-up viz (Optimization card) */
.viz-chart { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.viz-chart svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.viz-chart .chart-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--warm-gold);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  animation: chart-draw 3s var(--ease-out) forwards infinite;
}
.viz-chart .chart-fill {
  fill: url(#chart-grad);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: chart-fade 3s var(--ease-out) forwards infinite;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}
@keyframes chart-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes chart-fade {
  0% { opacity: 0; }
  60% { opacity: 0.45; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
.viz-chart .chart-dot {
  fill: var(--warm-gold);
  animation: chart-dot 3s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes chart-dot {
  0%, 60% { opacity: 0; }
  70%     { opacity: 1; r: 6; }
  100%    { opacity: 0.7; r: 4; }
}

/* ---------- H. MAGNETIC BUTTON ------------------------------------------ */
.btn-magnetic {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn-magnetic .btn-magnetic__inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ---------- I. ANIMATED SVG LINE DRAW ----------------------------------- */
.draw-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--warm-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.draw-line.is-visible { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* ---------- J. HERO NETWORK NODES + LIVE INDICATOR ---------------------- */
.hero__network {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__network svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.35; }
.hero__network .net-node {
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: node-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__network .net-node.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero__network .net-node.delay-2 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hero__network .net-node.delay-3 { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.hero__network .net-edge {
  stroke: var(--warm-gold);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 6;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: dash-flow 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Live indicator pill */
.live-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold-soft);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
}
.live-indicator .pulse {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
}
.live-indicator .pulse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  animation: live-ping 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes live-ping {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- K. BOLD HERO OVERRIDES -------------------------------------- */
.hero--bold {
  min-height: clamp(480px, 70vh, 640px);
  padding-block: 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero--bold .hero__inner { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.hero--bold .hero__copy { padding-top: 0; }
.hero--bold .hero__topbar { margin-top: 0; }
.hero--bold .hero__copy { max-width: 44rem; }
.hero--bold h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 1.6rem + 6.5vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hero--bold p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.55vw, 1.4rem);
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.hero--bold .hero__topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero--bold .aperture-mark { mix-blend-mode: screen; }

/* ---------- L. PROCESS LINE WITH TRAVELING DOT -------------------------- */
.process-line {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}
.process-line svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}
.process-line .pl-track {
  stroke: var(--border-dark);
  stroke-width: 1;
  fill: none;
}
.process-line .pl-fill {
  stroke: url(#pl-grad);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 2.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.process-line.is-visible .pl-fill { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.process-line .pl-dot {
  fill: var(--warm-gold);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--warm-gold));
}
.process-line .pl-dot-anim {
  animation: pl-dot-travel 4s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  offset-path: path("M0 3 L 1200 3");
}

/* ---------- M. MONO TICKER STATS ---------------------------------------- */
.ticker-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.on-cream .ticker-stat { border-color: var(--border); }
.ticker-stat .ticker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ticker-stat .ticker-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5.5vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: var(--white);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ticker-stat .ticker-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.on-cream .ticker-stat .ticker-num { color: var(--near-black); }
.ticker-stat .ticker-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-faint);
}
.on-cream .ticker-stat .ticker-label { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* ---------- N. ENHANCED CTA BANNER -------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner--mesh {
  background: var(--prince-blue-deep);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient { z-index: -1; opacity: 0.85; }
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--warm-gold) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, var(--prince-blue) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Section heading mega — big bold gradient headlines for section H2s */
.heading-mega {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 3.5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.heading-mega .word { padding-bottom: 0.06em; }

/* Section eyebrow on dark — punchier */
.eyebrow-bold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold-soft);
  background: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.05);
}
.eyebrow-bold .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
}

/* Backdrop blur glass card variant for select callouts */
.glass {
  background: rgba(17, 17, 20, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

/* =========================================================================
   WHITE / LIGHT THEME OVERRIDE — applies after everything above.
   Flips defaults from dark→light. Prince Blue + Gold + Black accents remain.
   ========================================================================= */

body {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--near-black);
}

/* Headlines + base text on light */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: var(--near-black); }
p { color: var(--text-dim); }
p.lead { color: var(--text-dim); }
.text-white { color: var(--near-black); }
.text-dim { color: var(--text-dim); }
.text-faint { color: var(--text-faint); }
::selection { background: var(--prince-blue); color: var(--warm-gold); }

/* Header — light glass */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.nav-primary a { color: var(--text-dim); }
.nav-primary a:hover,
.nav-primary a.is-active { color: var(--near-black); }
.lang-toggle {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.lang-toggle:hover { color: var(--near-black); border-color: var(--warm-gold); }
.lang-toggle[data-current="en"] .lang-en,
.lang-toggle[data-current="es"] .lang-es { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.menu-toggle { border-color: var(--border); }
.menu-toggle span,
.menu-toggle span::before,
.menu-toggle span::after { background: var(--near-black); }

/* Mobile nav — light */
.mobile-nav { background: var(--white); }
.mobile-nav .nav-list { border-top-color: var(--border); }
.mobile-nav .nav-list a {
  color: var(--near-black);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.mobile-nav .nav-list a:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }

/* Hero — light */
.hero { background: var(--white); }
.hero__bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 92% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.10), transparent 65%),
    var(--white);
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) — was dark in base CSS, flip to light */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--white);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--near-black); }
.page-hero p.lead { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* =========================================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION PASS
   ========================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Tighter section padding so the page doesn't feel padded to death */
  :root { --section-py: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem); --section-py-sm: 2.5rem; }

  /* Page hero — was 7rem top padding on phones; tighten */
  .page-hero { padding-block: 5rem 2.5rem; }

  /* Bold hero — don't enforce a 720px min on small phones (creates scroll dead zones) */
  .hero--bold {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-block: 5rem 3rem;
  }

  /* Hero visual sized down further so text gets priority */
  .hero--bold .hero__visual { max-width: 240px; }

  /* H1 in hero — keep it punchy but readable on phones */
  .hero--bold h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4rem); }

  /* Heading mega — slightly smaller on mobile */
  .heading-mega { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7.5vw, 3rem); }

  /* Contact aside — unsticky on mobile (single col layout doesn't want it sticky) */
  .contact-aside { position: static; top: auto; }

  /* Marquee items — smaller text + tighter gap so it doesn't dominate */
  .marquee__track { gap: 2.5rem; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
  .marquee__item { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 5vw, 1.5rem); }

  /* Stat callout — full-width on mobile */
  .stat-callout { padding: 1.75rem; }

  /* Bento card — tighter internal padding */
  .bento .bento-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .bento .bento-card .bento-viz { min-height: 100px; }

  /* Industry card — tighter */
  .industry-card { padding: 1.5rem; }

  /* Tech tags — smaller padding on phone */
  .tech-tag { padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.74rem; }

  /* Service pricing card stacks vertically on mobile */
  .service-pricing { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  .service-pricing .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Founder photo placeholder smaller initials */
  .founder--big .founder-photo .placeholder { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .portrait-card__placeholder { font-size: 3rem; }

  /* Aperture rings — make rings a bit more prominent on mobile since visual is small */
  .aperture-rings .ring { width: 75%; height: 75%; }

  /* Process line — shorter on mobile */
  .process-line { margin-top: 2rem; }

  /* CTA banner button full-width on phone for easier tap */
  .cta-banner .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* 404 — keep the giant number from blowing layout */
  .page-404 .four-oh-four { font-size: clamp(5rem, 24vw, 9rem); }

  /* Footer attribution stacks */
  .footer-attribution { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  /* Eyebrow bold — smaller on mobile */
  .eyebrow-bold { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Lead font slightly smaller */
  p.lead { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Ticker grid items — center align so single-column doesn't feel left-glued */
  .ticker-grid .ticker-stat { text-align: left; }

  /* Industry card stat — slightly smaller number */
  .industry-card__stat .stat-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }

  /* LATAM band — tighter padding on small phones */
  .latam-band { padding-block: 3rem; }
  .latam-band__inner { padding: 0 1.5rem; }

  /* Footer bottom — center align everything */
  .footer-bottom { gap: 1rem; }
}

/* Make sure tap targets are at least 44x44 on touch devices */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .btn { min-height: 44px; }
  .nav-primary a,
  .footer-col a,
  .faq-q,
  .radio-pill { min-height: 44px; }
  .lang-toggle { min-height: 36px; padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem; }
  .menu-toggle { min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; }
  /* Disable hover-only effects on touch */
  .bento-card:hover,
  .card:hover,
  .industry-card:hover,
  .principle-card:hover,
  .portrait-card:hover { transform: none; }
}
.hero__grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15, 15, 25, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 15, 25, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.hero__trust { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Mesh gradient — much subtler on white */
.mesh-gradient { background: var(--white); }
.mesh-gradient::before {
  opacity: 0.28;
  filter: blur(100px);
}
.mesh-gradient::after {
  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: blur(100px);
}
.mesh-gradient .mesh-blob {
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: blur(90px);
}

/* Hero network — slightly more visible on light */
.hero__network svg { opacity: 0.5; }
.hero__network .net-edge {
  stroke: var(--prince-blue);
  opacity: 0.22;
}
.hero__network .net-node { fill: var(--warm-gold); }

/* Buttons — light theme adjustments */
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--near-black);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost::before { background: var(--prince-blue); }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--prince-blue); }

/* Cards — white surfaces */
.card,
.bento-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--near-black);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.card::before { display: none; }
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.18), 0 1px 0 var(--warm-gold-soft) inset;
}
.card h3, .bento-card h3 { color: var(--near-black); }
.card p, .bento-card p { color: var(--text-dim); }

.bento-card { background: var(--white); }
.bento-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 30%, var(--warm-gold-soft) 60%, var(--prince-blue-soft) 100%);
}
.bento-card .shine {
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

.card-feature {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 80% 110%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--white);
}
.card.card-cream { background: var(--white); }

/* Stat callout — white floating */
.stat-callout {
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 250px at 100% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.05), transparent 60%),
    var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.stat-callout::before { display: none; }
.stat-callout .stat-big { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.stat-callout .stat-vs { color: var(--text-faint); }
.stat-callout .stat-small { color: var(--near-black); }
.stat-callout .stat-note { color: var(--text-dim); }
.glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Sections — backgrounds */
.section.cream { background: var(--ivory-cream); color: var(--near-black); }
.section.cream-warm { background: var(--ivory-warm); }

/* Timeline (How It Works) on light */
.timeline::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,161,74,0.15), var(--warm-gold), rgba(201,161,74,0.15));
}
.timeline__step .step-num {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
}
.timeline__step h4 { color: var(--near-black); }
.timeline__step p { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Stats row on light */
.stats-row { border-color: var(--border); }
.stat-item .stat-value { color: var(--near-black); }
.stat-item .stat-label { color: var(--text-faint); }
.ticker-stat { border-color: var(--border); }
.ticker-stat .ticker-num { color: var(--near-black); }
.ticker-stat .ticker-label { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Testimonials on light */
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.testimonial blockquote { color: var(--near-black); }
.testimonial cite { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.testimonial cite span { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Industries on light */
.industries { border-color: var(--border); }
.industries .industry { border-color: var(--border); }
.industries .industry:hover { background: var(--ivory-warm); }
.industries .industry h4 { color: var(--near-black); }
.industries .industry p { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* FAQ on light */
.faq { border-color: var(--border); }
.faq-item { border-color: var(--border); }
.faq-q { color: var(--near-black); }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.faq-q .faq-icon::before,
.faq-q .faq-icon::after { background: var(--prince-blue); }
.faq-a-inner { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Lead form on light */
.lead-form {
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.field input,
.field textarea {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--near-black);
}
.field label { color: var(--text-faint); }
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.radio-group .radio-pill { border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text-dim); }
.radio-group .radio-pill:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--prince-blue);
  background: var(--prince-blue-soft);
  color: var(--prince-blue);
}
.radio-group-label { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Trust strip on light */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.trust-strip .trust-item { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Hero copy color tweaks */
.hero--bold p.lead { color: var(--text-dim); }
.hero__trust { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Eyebrow inherits ok; eyebrow-bold defaults adjusted */
.eyebrow-bold {
  background: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.22);
}

/* Marquee on light */
.marquee {
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.marquee__item { color: var(--near-black); }
.marquee__item.faint { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* Footer — light */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  border-top-color: var(--border);
}
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-dim); }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-dim); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.footer-bottom {
  color: var(--text-faint);
  border-top-color: var(--border);
}
.footer-bottom .socials a {
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.footer-bottom .socials a:hover {
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
}

/* Section watermarks - bump opacity on light bg */
.section-watermark { opacity: 0.05; }
.section.cream .section-watermark,
.on-cream .section-watermark { opacity: 0.07; }
.site-footer .section-watermark { opacity: 0.06; }

/* Grain overlay — much subtler / different blend on light */
.grain-overlay {
  opacity: 0.045;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* Aperture in hero gets a glow ring behind it (was relying on dark surroundings) */
.hero--bold .aperture-mark__pulse {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero--bold .aperture-mark img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.35));
}

/* CTA banner stays Prince Blue — the ONE dramatic dark accent.
   Make sure its inner text/buttons read white. */
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); }
.cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.cta-banner--mesh { background: var(--prince-blue-deep); }
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient { background: transparent; }
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--warm-gold) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.cta-banner--mesh .mesh-gradient::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, var(--prince-blue) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Process line on light */
.process-line .pl-track { stroke: var(--border); }

/* Gradient text — bias toward Prince Blue dominance on light */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--warm-gold-bright) 0%, var(--warm-gold) 25%, var(--prince-blue) 65%, var(--prince-blue-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Heading-mega readable on light */
.heading-mega { color: var(--near-black); }

/* Border-dark fallback now uses border */
[class*="border-dark"], .border-dark { border-color: var(--border) !important; }

/* =========================================================================
   ALIGNMENT / SYMMETRY POLISH PASS
   ========================================================================= */

/* 1. Hide redundant timeline gold line — process-line above replaces it */
.timeline::before { display: none; }
.timeline { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* 2. Tighten process-line so it visually leads INTO the steps */
.process-line { margin-top: 2.75rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.process-line svg { overflow: visible; }

/* 3. Ticker stats grid — proper dividers between items, breathing room */
.ticker-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0 !important;
}
.ticker-grid .ticker-stat {
  padding: 2rem clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ticker-grid .ticker-stat:first-child {
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.ticker-grid .ticker-stat:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .ticker-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ticker-grid .ticker-stat {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .ticker-grid .ticker-stat:first-child { padding-top: 1.5rem; }
}

/* 4. Hero column align — top-align so the visual sits parallel to top of copy
      rather than floating in vertical middle of long copy */
.hero--bold .hero__inner {
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem) 0;
}
.hero--bold .hero__copy { padding-block: 0; }
.hero--bold .hero__visual { align-self: center; }

/* 5. CTA banner h2 — keep gradient span on same baseline as split-text span,
      add bottom spacing between h2 and p */
.cta-banner h2 .split-text,
.cta-banner h2 .gradient-text--gold { display: inline; }
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.cta-banner h2 .word { padding-bottom: 0.04em; }

/* 6. Heading-mega — ensure split-text and gradient-text spans inline naturally,
      with consistent line-height across the whole heading */
.heading-mega { line-height: 1.05; }
.heading-mega .split-text,
.heading-mega .gradient-text,
.heading-mega .gradient-text--gold { display: inline; }
.heading-mega .word { padding-bottom: 0.04em; line-height: 1.05; }

/* 7. Hero topbar — keep live indicator + eyebrow on one row on mid widths */
.hero__topbar { row-gap: 0.75rem; }

/* 8. Bento feature card — distribute content evenly so viz centers between
      header text and the CTA at bottom */
.bento .bento-card--feature { padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.bento .bento-card--feature .bento-viz { align-items: center; padding-block: 1.5rem; }

/* 9. Stat callout corner SVG accent — keep inside padding rather than absolute leak */
.stat-callout { padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); }
.stat-callout__line { top: 1.25rem !important; right: 1.25rem !important; }

/* 10. Section watermarks — verify alignment alignment, slightly larger negative offsets */
.section-watermark[data-align="left"]  { left: -200px; }
.section-watermark[data-align="right"] { right: -200px; }
.section-watermark[data-align="right-bottom"] { right: -180px; bottom: -180px; }

/* 11. Footer marquee — sit cleanly at top of footer rather than overlapping */
.site-footer { padding-top: 0 !important; }
.site-footer > .marquee { margin: 0 0 0 0 !important; border-top: none; }
.site-footer > .container { padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); }

/* 12. Section padding consistency — keep all default sections at same rhythm */
.section { padding-block: var(--section-py); }

/* 13. Grid layouts — make sure .testimonials grid has even heights */
section .grid.grid-2 > .testimonial { align-self: stretch; }
section .grid.grid-2 > * { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* 14. Live indicator — better vertical alignment with eyebrow */
.live-indicator { line-height: 1; }
.live-indicator .pulse { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 15. Reduce reveal delays slightly — feel snappier */
.reveal[data-delay="5"].is-visible { transition-delay: 380ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="6"].is-visible { transition-delay: 440ms; }
.reveal[data-delay="7"].is-visible { transition-delay: 500ms; }

/* 16. Mobile — ensure hero copy column max-width doesn't push the visual off */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero--bold .hero__inner { gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero--bold .hero__copy { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero--bold .hero__visual { max-width: 360px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero--bold .hero__visual { max-width: 280px; }
  .hero__topbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* 17. Marquee item dot — vertical-align mid for clean rhythm */
.marquee__item .dot { vertical-align: middle; }

/* 18. Header brand image — keep crisp vertical alignment */
.brand img { object-position: left center; }

/* 19. Back-to-top — light theme shadow */
.back-to-top {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -16px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.35);
}

/* 20. Gradient-text inside heading-mega — fix WebKit text-fill clipping on multi-word */
.gradient-text, .gradient-text--gold {
  /* Use box-decoration-break so multi-line gradient renders continuously */
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
}

/* =========================================================================
   CRITICAL SPECIFICITY FIXES — bento + dark surfaces in light theme
   ========================================================================= */

/* Bento cards — base used .bento .bento-card which beat single-class override */
.bento .bento-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--near-black);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.bento .bento-card h3 { color: var(--near-black); }
.bento .bento-card p { color: var(--text-dim); }
.bento .bento-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 60px -28px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.2), 0 1px 0 var(--warm-gold-soft) inset;
}
.bento .bento-card .shine {
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
}
/* Network viz inner-node was Prince Blue — keep that for the central hub identity */
.viz-network .node:not([fill="#3D2BD4"]) { fill: var(--warm-gold); }

/* =========================================================================
   HERO APERTURE — radiating sonar rings (subtle, calm)
   ========================================================================= */

.hero__visual { position: relative; }

.aperture-rings {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.aperture-rings .ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: aperture-ring 5s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
.aperture-rings .ring:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.aperture-rings .ring:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.aperture-rings .ring:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3.2s; }

@keyframes aperture-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; border-width: 1.5px; }
  20%  { opacity: 0.55; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0; border-width: 0.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES / USE CASE GRID — trust signals with visual depth
   ========================================================================= */

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 100% 0%, var(--prince-blue-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 0% 100%, var(--warm-gold-soft), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -32px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.2);
}
.industry-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.industry-card__visual {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  transition: background var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__visual {
  background: var(--prince-blue);
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}
.industry-card__visual svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.industry-card__stat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.industry-card__stat .stat-num {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* =========================================================================
   INTEGRATIONS LOGO CLOUD
   ========================================================================= */

.integrations-cloud {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .integrations-cloud { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .integrations-cloud { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.integration-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  text-align: center;
}
.integration-logo:hover {
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  color: var(--prince-blue);
}
.integration-logo .tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* =========================================================================
   FOUNDERS PREVIEW (home page slice)
   ========================================================================= */

.founders-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .founders-preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.founders-portraits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ivory-cream), var(--ivory-warm));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.portrait-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--warm-gold); }
.portrait-card__placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.portrait-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
}
.portrait-card__meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  z-index: 1;
}
.portrait-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.portrait-card__role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.portrait-card.tilt-back { transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.portrait-card.tilt-fwd  { transform: rotate(2deg); }
.portrait-card.tilt-back:hover { transform: rotate(-2deg) translateY(-4px); }
.portrait-card.tilt-fwd:hover  { transform: rotate(2deg) translateY(-4px); }

/* =========================================================================
   TERRAFORM STUDIOS ATTRIBUTION
   ========================================================================= */

.footer-attribution {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.footer-attribution a {
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.footer-attribution a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0.3);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.footer-attribution a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.footer-attribution .ts-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gold), var(--prince-blue));
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  vertical-align: -1px;
}

/* =========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================= */

.service-deep {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.service-deep--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; }
.service-deep--reverse .service-deep__content { order: -1; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .service-deep,
  .service-deep--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-deep--reverse .service-deep__content { order: 0; }
}

.service-deep__viz {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.service-deep__viz::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 250px at 100% 0%, var(--prince-blue-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 250px at 0% 100%, var(--warm-gold-soft), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-deep__viz > * { width: 100%; max-width: 360px; }
.on-cream .service-deep__viz { background: var(--white); }

.service-deep__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.service-deep__content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.service-deep__content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.service-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
}
.service-num::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--prince-blue);
}

/* Check-list */
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.check-list li .check-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.check-list li .check-icon svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; color: var(--warm-gold); }

/* Pricing card */
.service-pricing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.service-pricing__block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }
.service-pricing__label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-pricing__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Tech tags row */
.tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.tech-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--warm-gold); color: var(--prince-blue); }
.on-cream .tech-tag { background: var(--white); }

/* =========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================= */

.founder--big {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 380px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}
.founder--big.reverse { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 380px); }
.founder--big.reverse .founder-photo { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .founder--big,
  .founder--big.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .founder--big.reverse .founder-photo { order: 0; }
}
.founder--big .founder-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.founder--big .founder-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Principles cards */
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .principles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.principle-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.principle-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--warm-gold); }
.principle-card .principle-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.principle-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* LATAM commitment band */
.latam-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 80% 110%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 20% -10%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.32), transparent 60%),
    var(--prince-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.latam-band__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .latam-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.latam-band h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); }
.latam-band h2 .hl-gold { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.latam-band p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.latam-band__flags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.latam-band__flag {
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Mission block */
.mission-block {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}
.mission-block .mission-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.1rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--near-black);
  max-width: 28ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.mission-block .mission-quote .hl-gold { color: var(--warm-gold); }
.mission-block .mission-attribution {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* =========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================= */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.contact-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.contact-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-card .contact-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  color: var(--near-black);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.contact-card .contact-line a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.contact-card .contact-line a:hover { color: var(--prince-blue); }
.contact-card .contact-line svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
}

.contact-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-trust .trust-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.contact-trust .trust-line::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================================
   404 PAGE
   ========================================================================= */

.page-404 {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-404 .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-404 .four-oh-four {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 4rem + 12vw, 18rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--warm-gold-bright) 0%, var(--warm-gold) 40%, var(--prince-blue) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.page-404 h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.1rem + 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-404 p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 42ch; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.page-404 .btn { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.page-404__aperture {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60vw;
  max-width: 700px;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: aperture-spin 90s linear infinite;
}

/* =========================================================================
   ELEVATION PASS — About / Contact / 404 enrichments
   ========================================================================= */

/* -------- ABOUT: rich founder cards -------------------------------------- */
.founder-photo--rich {
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 20% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-1), var(--surface-2));
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.on-cream .founder-photo--rich {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 20% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.14), transparent 60%),
    var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.founder-photo__mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(40% 30% at 30% 30%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.25), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(35% 25% at 70% 70%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.28), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: founder-mesh 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes founder-mesh {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0)    scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(4%, -3%) scale(1.06); }
}
.founder-photo__aperture {
  position: absolute;
  width: 90%; height: 90%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: aperture-spin 80s linear infinite;
}
.founder-photo__scan {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 14%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.22), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  animation: founder-scan 4.5s linear infinite;
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.founder-photo--rich:hover .founder-photo__scan {
  opacity: 1;
  animation-play-state: running;
}
@keyframes founder-scan {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(720%);  }
}
.founder-photo__corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  border-style: solid;
}
.founder-photo__corner--tl {
  top: 10px; left: 10px;
  border-width: 1.5px 0 0 1.5px;
}
.founder-photo__corner--br {
  bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
  border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
}
.founder-photo--rich .placeholder {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 5.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--warm-gold-bright) 0%, var(--warm-gold) 60%, var(--prince-blue) 130%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 18px rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.25));
}
.founder-photo__chip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.on-cream .founder-photo__chip {
  color: var(--near-black);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.5);
}
.founder-photo--rich:hover {
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 60px -28px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.35), 0 1px 0 var(--warm-gold-soft) inset;
}

/* --- Founder card with REAL photo (about.html) --- */
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1426, #0f0a18);
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.on-cream .founder-photo--rich.has-photo {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ivory-cream), var(--ivory-warm, #efe9d8));
}
.founder-photo__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(1.02);
}
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo:hover .founder-photo__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.06);
}
/* Color-grade overlay — adds Prince Blue cool + warm Gold rim to unify with brand */
.founder-photo__tone {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 20% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.32) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo:hover .founder-photo__tone { opacity: 0.7; }

/* Photo-mode lifts overlays above the image */
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo .founder-photo__scan,
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo .founder-photo__corner,
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo .founder-photo__chip { z-index: 3; }
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo .founder-photo__corner { border-color: var(--warm-gold); }
.founder-photo--rich.has-photo .founder-photo__chip {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  border-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.5);
}

/* Homepage portrait cards with real photo */
.portrait-card--photo { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1426, #0f0a18); }
.portrait-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(1.02);
}
.portrait-card--photo:hover .portrait-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.08);
}
.portrait-card--photo .portrait-card__overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 20% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.2), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 100% 110%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* Founder skill tags */
.founder-tags {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.founder-tags li {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.on-cream .founder-tags li {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* -------- ABOUT: 4-step origin timeline ---------------------------------- */
.timeline--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .timeline--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 2.5rem; } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .timeline--four { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -------- ABOUT: rich principle cards ----------------------------------- */
.principle-card--rich {
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: 2.5rem;
}
.principle-card--rich .shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: left 850ms var(--ease-out);
}
.principle-card--rich:hover .shine { left: 130%; }
.principle-card--rich > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.principle-glyph {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
}
.principle-glyph svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.principle-card--rich:hover .principle-glyph { color: var(--warm-gold); transition: color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }

/* -------- CONTACT: hero signal row -------------------------------------- */
.hero-signals {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.hero-signal {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.hero-signal-divider {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* -------- CONTACT: signal viz card -------------------------------------- */
.contact-card--signal {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 200px at 100% 0%, rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--white);
}
.contact-card--signal .shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: left 850ms var(--ease-out);
}
.contact-card--signal:hover .shine { left: 130%; }
.contact-card--signal > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.signal-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.signal-card__time {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.signal-card__viz {
  position: relative;
  height: 120px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.signal-card__viz svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.signal-wave {
  stroke-dasharray: 8 4;
  animation: signal-flow 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes signal-flow {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 0;   }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -48; }
}
.signal-dot {
  animation: signal-dot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes signal-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); transform-origin: 140px 60px; }
  50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.25); transform-origin: 140px 60px; }
}
.signal-card__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.signal-card__meta > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.signal-card__label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.signal-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
}

/* -------- CONTACT: vertical "what happens next" timeline ---------------- */
.next-steps { position: relative; }
.vstep-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vstep {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 2.25rem;
}
.vstep__rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 29.5px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-gold-soft, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.4)), rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.15));
}
.vstep__rail--last { display: none; }
.vstep__num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cream-card);
}
.vstep__body { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.vstep__body h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
}
.vstep__body p { color: var(--text-dim); }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .vstep { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .vstep__num { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .vstep__rail { left: 23.5px; }
}

/* -------- 404: scan bar + dot grid + glitch digits + path tiles --------- */
.page-404__scan {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-404__scan .scan-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 24vh;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.06), transparent);
  animation: page-404-scan 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes page-404-scan {
  0%   { top: -24vh; }
  100% { top: 100vh; }
}
.page-404__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, black 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, black 80%);
}
.page-404__grid svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.page-404__signal {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-404 .four-oh-four {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.four-oh-four__main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--warm-gold-bright) 0%, var(--warm-gold) 40%, var(--prince-blue) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}
.four-oh-four__ghost {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  font: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.four-oh-four__ghost--a {
  color: rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.35);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.35);
  animation: glitch-a 5.5s steps(1) infinite;
}
.four-oh-four__ghost--b {
  color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.4);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(201, 161, 74, 0.4);
  animation: glitch-b 5.5s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes glitch-a {
  0%, 92%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0; }
  93%           { transform: translate(-4px, 2px); opacity: 1; }
  95%           { transform: translate(3px, -1px); opacity: 1; }
  97%           { transform: translate(-2px, 0); opacity: 1; }
  99%           { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes glitch-b {
  0%, 92%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0; }
  93%           { transform: translate(3px, -2px); opacity: 1; }
  95%           { transform: translate(-2px, 2px); opacity: 1; }
  97%           { transform: translate(2px, 1px); opacity: 1; }
  99%           { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .four-oh-four__ghost--a, .four-oh-four__ghost--b { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
  .page-404__scan .scan-bar { animation: none; }
  .signal-wave, .signal-dot { animation: none; }
  .founder-photo__mesh { animation: none; }
}

.page-404__paths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .page-404__paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.page-404__path {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--near-black);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.page-404__path:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--warm-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.page-404__path-num {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--ivory-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-404__path > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.page-404__path-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.page-404__path-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.page-404__path .arrow {
  color: var(--prince-blue);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.page-404__path:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================================
   MASCOT — OPS-1 (right side of hero, static)
   ========================================================================= */
.mascot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(7rem, 15vw, 14rem);
  right: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 10rem);
  width: clamp(220px, 28vw, 460px);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}
.mascot__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 24px 36px rgba(61, 43, 212, 0.22))
    drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14));
}

/* On tablets and below — hide; the hero text/visual already fills the space */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mascot { display: none; }
}