/* ============================================================
   INFINITY DRAUGHTING — ELITE FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURAL CSS
   v3.0  |  Cape Town • Johannesburg • South Africa
   Single font (Montserrat) • Clean grid • Architectural stand-off
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- ROOT TOKENS -------- */
:root{
  /* layout */
  --max:1320px;
  --pad:34px;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-md:20px;
  --radius-lg:28px;
  --radius-xl:38px;

  /* palette */
  --bg:#050507;
  --bg-2:#0a0a0c;
  --bg-3:#101015;
  --panel:#0e0e12;
  --panel-2:#15151b;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --line-2:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --line-3:rgba(255,255,255,.18);

  /* type */
  --ink:#f4ece2;
  --ink-2:#cfc6bd;
  --mute:#8d847b;
  --mute-2:#5e574f;

  /* brand */
  --copper-1:#8d5a40;
  --copper-2:#c08862;
  --copper-3:#e0a47d;
  --gold:#d9b48a;
  --glow:rgba(200,136,98,.25);

  /* future */
  --neon:#9be3ff;
  --neon-2:#79b5d4;

  /* motion */
  --t-fast:.22s;
  --t-base:.42s;
  --t-slow:.78s;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  /* depth */
  --shadow-s:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  --shadow-m:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.44), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03) inset;
  --shadow-l:0 36px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 60px rgba(200,136,98,.12);
}

/* -------- RESET -------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:96px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:"Montserrat",system-ui,Arial,sans-serif;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img,video{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;color:inherit}
input,select,textarea{font-family:inherit}
::selection{background:var(--copper-2);color:#0a0a0c}

/* -------- BACKGROUND ATMOSPHERE -------- */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-3;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 12% -10%,rgba(192,136,98,.13),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 92% 8%,rgba(155,227,255,.06),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 600px at 50% 110%,rgba(140,90,64,.10),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#050507 0%,#08080c 40%,#050507 100%);
}
body::after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.015) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:84px 84px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,.95),transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(0,0,0,.95),transparent 85%);
  opacity:.45;
}

.container{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad);position:relative}

/* -------- LOADER -------- */
.loader{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  background:#050507;
  z-index:9999;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:22px;
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),visibility .8s var(--ease);
}
.loader-mark{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  position:relative;
}
.loader-mark::before,.loader-mark::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;
  border-top-color:var(--copper-2);
  border-radius:50%;
  animation:loaderSpin 1.1s linear infinite;
}
.loader-mark::after{
  inset:6px;
  border-top-color:var(--gold);
  animation-duration:1.4s;
  animation-direction:reverse;
}
.loader span{
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:7px;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  animation:loaderPulse 1.4s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes loaderSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes loaderPulse{from{opacity:.3}to{opacity:1}}
body.loaded .loader{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}

/* -------- NAVBAR -------- */
.navbar{
  position:fixed;
  top:0;left:0;
  width:100%;
  z-index:200;
  background:rgba(5,5,7,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease),padding var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  background:rgba(5,5,7,.92);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  border-bottom-color:var(--line-2);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:1440px;
  margin:0 auto;
  height:84px;
  padding:0 var(--pad);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  transition:height var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-inner{height:74px}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease)}
.brand img{
  width:200px;
  height:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
  transition:filter var(--t-base) var(--ease),transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover img{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(200,136,98,.35));transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  list-style:none;
}
.nav-links a{
  position:relative;
  color:#dcd3c9;
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  font-weight:700;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease),background var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-quote)::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:14px;
  right:14px;
  bottom:6px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--copper-2),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-quote):hover{color:#fff}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-quote):hover::after,
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-quote)::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a.active{color:#fff}
.nav-quote{
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.5);
  padding:11px 20px!important;
  color:#fff!important;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(141,90,64,.18),rgba(192,136,98,.10));
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.nav-quote::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  transform:translateY(101%);
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  z-index:-1;
}
.nav-quote:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-quote:hover{border-color:var(--copper-2)}
/* kill any stray shadow under the quote button */
.nav-quote,.nav-quote:hover,.nav-quote:focus,.nav-quote:active{box-shadow:none!important;filter:none}
.menu-toggle{display:none;font-size:22px;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;width:44px;height:44px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:12px;transition:background var(--t-fast) var(--ease)}
.menu-toggle:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)}

/* -------- TYPOGRAPHY -------- */
.eyebrow,.section-title{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:10.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:3.6px;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.eyebrow::before,.section-title::before{
  content:"";
  width:26px;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),transparent);
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:"Montserrat",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  line-height:1.02;
  color:#fff;
}
h1{
  font-size:clamp(38px,5.6vw,84px);
  margin-bottom:24px;
  max-width:14ch;
}
h1 span,.h1-accent{
  display:block;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--copper-3) 0%,var(--gold) 50%,var(--copper-2) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}
.section-heading,h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,52px);
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  max-width:22ch;
}
h3{
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}
.lead{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,17.5px);
  color:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1.85;
  max-width:62ch;
  margin-bottom:34px;
  font-weight:400;
}
.section-copy{
  color:var(--mute);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.9;
  max-width:68ch;
  font-weight:400;
}

/* -------- BUTTONS -------- */
.actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.45);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:2.2px;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.btn .arr{
  display:inline-block;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  transform:translateY(102%);
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  z-index:-1;
}
.btn:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--copper-2);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 30px rgba(200,136,98,.25);
}
.btn-solid{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  border:0;
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-solid::before{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-2),var(--gold));
}
.btn-ghost{
  border-color:var(--line-3);
  color:var(--ink);
}
.btn-ghost::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}

/* shimmer */
.btn::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;left:-160%;
  width:60%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.28),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-22deg);
  transition:left .9s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn:hover::after{left:170%}

/* -------- HERO -------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:140px 0 100px;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
}
.hero-bg img,.hero-bg .hero-img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:110%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transform:translateY(0) scale(1.06);
  filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.06) brightness(.78);
  will-change:transform;
}
.hero-bg::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(5,5,7,.96) 0%,rgba(5,5,7,.72) 38%,rgba(5,5,7,.30) 70%,rgba(5,5,7,.55) 100%),
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 75% 60%,transparent,rgba(5,5,7,.85) 75%);
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:auto 0 -2px 0;height:160px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,var(--bg) 92%);
  z-index:2;
}
/* architectural grid in hero */
.hero-grid-fx{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:140px 140px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(700px 500px at 20% 60%,rgba(0,0,0,.9),transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(700px 500px at 20% 60%,rgba(0,0,0,.9),transparent 80%);
}
/* corner brackets */
.hero-bracket{
  position:absolute;
  width:48px;height:48px;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.55);
  z-index:3;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-bracket.tl{top:110px;left:34px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.hero-bracket.tr{top:110px;right:34px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0}
.hero-bracket.bl{bottom:48px;left:34px;border-right:0;border-top:0}
.hero-bracket.br{bottom:48px;right:34px;border-left:0;border-top:0}

.hero-inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:4;
  width:100%;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .85fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}
.hero-meta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:18px;
  color:var(--mute);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:3px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero-meta .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--copper-2);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--copper-2);animation:pulseDot 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pulseDot{50%{transform:scale(1.4);opacity:.6}}

.hero-headline{margin-bottom:28px}
.hero-side{
  position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  padding:32px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-m);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-side::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,136,98,.14),transparent 50%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-side-logo{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  max-width:240px;
  margin:8px auto 22px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
}
.hero-side-title{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.hero-side-title::before{content:"";width:18px;height:1px;background:var(--copper-2)}
.hero-side p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.85}
.hero-side-stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;
  margin-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:18px;
}
.hero-side-stats .s{
  text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:0 6px;
}
.hero-side-stats .s:last-child{border-right:0}
.hero-side-stats strong{
  display:block;color:#fff;font-weight:900;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--copper-3),var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.hero-side-stats span{
  display:block;color:var(--mute);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-top:6px;
}

/* hero scroll cue */
.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute;bottom:36px;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  z-index:5;color:var(--mute);
  font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
}
.scroll-cue .line{
  width:1px;height:48px;background:linear-gradient(var(--copper-2),transparent);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.scroll-cue .line::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:-50%;
  width:100%;height:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);
  animation:scrollDown 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown{0%{top:-60%}100%{top:120%}}

/* -------- PAGE HERO (sub-pages) -------- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:62vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:160px 0 90px;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.page-hero .hero-bg::before{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,5,7,.94),rgba(5,5,7,.62) 50%,rgba(5,5,7,.78) 100%);
}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,68px);max-width:24ch;margin-bottom:18px}

/* -------- SECTIONS -------- */
.section{padding:110px 0;position:relative}
.section.alt{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a0a0d 0%,#0c0c10 100%);
  border-block:1px solid var(--line);
}
.section.tight{padding:74px 0}
.section-head{margin-bottom:54px;max-width:920px}
.section-head .lead{margin-top:8px}

/* divider rule */
.rule{
  height:1px;width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line-2) 14%,var(--line-2) 86%,transparent);
  margin:8px 0 28px;
}
.rule-copper{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--copper-2),transparent);
}

/* -------- METRICS -------- */
.metrics{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025),rgba(255,255,255,.005));
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.metric{
  padding:34px 28px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;
  transition:background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.metric:last-child{border-right:0}
.metric:hover{background:rgba(200,136,98,.04)}
.metric strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,46px);
  font-weight:900;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,var(--gold) 65%,var(--copper-2));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.metric span{
  display:block;
  color:var(--mute);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}
.metric small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:9.5px;
  color:var(--mute-2);
  letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* -------- SERVICES / CARD GRID -------- */
.services-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.service-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:420px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  padding:30px;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:#0a0a0d;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.service-card img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  opacity:.55;
  filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.05);
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease-out),opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease),filter var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  z-index:-2;
}
.service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.94) 100%);
  z-index:-1;
}
.service-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,136,98,.18),transparent 45%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.service-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-10px);
  border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-l);
}
.service-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.1);opacity:.75;filter:saturate(1) contrast(1.08)}
.service-card:hover::after{opacity:.7}
.service-content{position:relative;z-index:1}
.service-content small{
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:2.4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
.service-content h3{
  font-size:22px;
  margin:12px 0 12px;
}
.service-content p{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1.8;
  max-width:42ch;
}
.service-num{
  position:absolute;
  top:24px;right:30px;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  letter-spacing:3px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding:6px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  z-index:1;
}

/* -------- EXPLANATION / EDITORIAL -------- */
.explanation-grid,.editorial-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.explanation-card,.editorial-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:32px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.explanation-card::before,.editorial-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(360px 200px at 100% 0%,rgba(200,136,98,.16),transparent 60%);
  opacity:.6;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
}
.explanation-card:hover,.editorial-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-l);
}
.explanation-card h3,.editorial-card h3{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:12px}
.explanation-card p,.editorial-card p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.85}
.editorial-card small{
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:2.4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  display:block;
}

/* -------- SPLIT LAYOUTS -------- */
.split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
}
.info-panel{
  position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  padding:36px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.info-panel::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(500px 280px at 90% 0%,rgba(200,136,98,.16),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.check-list{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:24px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.check-list div{display:flex;gap:14px;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}
.check-list i{
  flex-shrink:0;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  margin-top:5px;
  width:18px;height:18px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.4);
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:8.5px;
  background:rgba(200,136,98,.08);
}

/* -------- PROCESS -------- */
.process-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
  counter-reset:proc;
}
.process-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:32px 26px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.process-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),var(--gold));
  transition:width .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.process-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55)}
.process-card:hover::before{width:100%}
.process-card small{
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:3px;
  font-size:11px;
}
.process-card h3{font-size:19px;margin:14px 0 10px}
.process-card p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.2px;line-height:1.8}

/* -------- CLIENT / INVEST -------- */
.client-grid,.invest-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.client-card,.invest-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:34px 28px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.client-card::before,.invest-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(380px 240px at 100% 100%,rgba(200,136,98,.14),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.client-card:hover,.invest-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-l);
}
.client-card h3,.invest-card h3{font-size:21px;margin-bottom:10px}
.client-card strong{
  display:block;color:var(--copper-3);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.client-card p,.invest-card p{
  color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:22px;position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* -------- FEATURE STRIP -------- */
.feature-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.012)),#08080a;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.feature-strip:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.5);box-shadow:var(--shadow-l)}
.feature-copy{padding:46px 44px}
.feature-copy h3{font-size:28px;margin:10px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.feature-copy p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14px;line-height:1.9}
.feature-image{
  min-height:380px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature-image::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#08080a 0%,transparent 14%,transparent 86%,rgba(0,0,0,.5) 100%);
}
.feature-strip:hover .feature-image{transform:scale(1.04)}

/* -------- BADGES -------- */
.badge-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:24px}
.badge{
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.4);
  background:rgba(200,136,98,.08);
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:1.6px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* -------- AUTHORITY BAND -------- */
.authority-band{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(141,90,64,.12),rgba(255,255,255,.012)),#08080a;
  padding:48px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:42px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.authority-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:-40%;right:-10%;
  width:520px;height:520px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,136,98,.16),transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.authority-band h3{font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.authority-band p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14px;line-height:1.9}
.premium-list{display:grid;gap:14px}
.premium-list div{display:flex;gap:14px;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14px;line-height:1.75}
.premium-list i{
  flex-shrink:0;color:var(--copper-3);margin-top:5px;
  width:18px;height:18px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.4);border-radius:50%;font-size:8.5px;
  background:rgba(200,136,98,.08);
}

/* -------- PORTFOLIO -------- */
.project-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.project-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:440px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  padding:30px;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:#08080a;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.project-card img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  opacity:.6;
  filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.04);
  transition:transform .9s var(--ease-out),opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease),filter var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  z-index:-2;
}
.project-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.94) 100%);
  z-index:-1;
}
.project-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,136,98,.16),transparent 45%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.project-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55);box-shadow:var(--shadow-l)}
.project-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);opacity:.78}
.project-card:hover::after{opacity:.65}
.project-info{position:relative;z-index:1}
.project-info small{
  color:var(--copper-3);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2.4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
}
.project-info h3{font-size:26px;margin:10px 0;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.project-info p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;max-width:46ch}

/* -------- FORMS -------- */
.form-box{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  padding:38px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.form-box::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(420px 280px at 100% 0%,rgba(200,136,98,.16),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.full{grid-column:1/-1}
input,select,textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:15px 16px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(8,8,11,.85);
  color:#fff;
  font-size:13.5px;
  outline:none;
  transition:border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease),background var(--t-fast) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
select option{background:#fff;color:#111}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--copper-2);
  background:rgba(8,8,11,.95);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,136,98,.12);
}
input::placeholder,textarea::placeholder{color:var(--mute-2)}
textarea{min-height:148px;resize:vertical;font-family:inherit}
.form-box button{
  width:100%;
  padding:16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:2.2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:11.5px;
  margin-top:16px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.form-box button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(200,136,98,.32)}
.form-box button::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-160%;width:60%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.32),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-22deg);transition:left .9s var(--ease);
}
.form-box button:hover::after{left:170%}
.note{font-size:12px;color:var(--mute);margin:16px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.email-note{
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.35);
  background:rgba(192,136,98,.08);
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:12.5px;
  margin-top:16px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* -------- WHATSAPP FAB -------- */
.whatsapp-float{
  position:fixed;
  right:22px;bottom:22px;
  width:58px;height:58px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#25D366;
  color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:28px;
  z-index:120;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,.12);
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  animation:waPulse 2.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0)}
}

/* -------- FOOTER -------- */
.footer{
  background:#040406;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:72px 0 40px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.footer::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:80%;max-width:900px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--copper-2),transparent);
}
.footer-top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:42px;
  margin-bottom:48px;
}
.footer-col h4{
  font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2.6px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--copper-3);
}
.footer-col p,.footer-col a,.footer-col li{
  color:var(--mute);font-size:13px;line-height:1.85;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;
}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:8px}
.footer-col a{transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease)}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-brand img{width:170px;margin-bottom:18px;border-radius:12px}
.footer-brand p{max-width:36ch}
.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.footer-socials a{
  width:38px;height:38px;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:14px;
  transition:all var(--t-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer-socials a:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  border-color:var(--copper-2);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top:24px;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  color:var(--mute);font-size:12px;
}
.footer-bottom .locs{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom .locs span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.footer-bottom .locs i{color:var(--copper-3)}

/* -------- ANIMATIONS / REVEALS -------- */
.fade-in{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-in.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.fade-up{opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-up.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.fade-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-left.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
.fade-right{opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
.fade-zoom{opacity:0;transform:scale(.96);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-zoom.visible{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}

/* stagger helpers */
[data-stagger]>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out)}
[data-stagger].visible>*{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.13s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.21s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.29s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.37s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.45s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.53s}
[data-stagger].visible>*:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.61s}

/* legacy support */
.fade-section{opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px);transition:all .9s var(--ease-out)}
.fade-section.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* hero entrance */
.hero-anim>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);animation:heroIn 1s var(--ease-out) forwards}
.hero-anim>*:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.15s}
.hero-anim>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.28s}
.hero-anim>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.42s}
.hero-anim>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.56s}
.hero-anim>*:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.70s}
@keyframes heroIn{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}

/* floating orbs */
.orb{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(80px);
  opacity:.35;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-1;
}
.orb-1{width:380px;height:380px;background:rgba(192,136,98,.55);top:-80px;left:-100px;animation:orbFloat1 18s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.orb-2{width:300px;height:300px;background:rgba(155,227,255,.32);bottom:10%;right:-80px;animation:orbFloat2 22s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
@keyframes orbFloat1{to{transform:translate(80px,60px) scale(1.15)}}
@keyframes orbFloat2{to{transform:translate(-60px,-80px) scale(1.1)}}

/* -------- LOCATION PILLS -------- */
.loc-pills{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;
}
.loc-pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  padding:8px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.loc-pill i{color:var(--copper-3);font-size:11px}

/* -------- TIMELINE -------- */
.timeline{
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
  position:relative;
  padding-left:22px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.timeline-item{position:relative;padding-left:14px}
.timeline-item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-29px;top:6px;
  width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-2),var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px #08080a,0 0 16px rgba(200,136,98,.6);
}
.timeline-item h4{font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px}
.timeline-item p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.8}

/* -------- TESTIMONIAL / QUOTE -------- */
.pull-quote{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:48px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}
.pull-quote::before{
  content:"\201C";
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  position:absolute;
  top:-30px;left:30px;
  font-size:200px;
  color:var(--copper-2);
  opacity:.25;
  line-height:1;
}
.pull-quote p{
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.8vw,24px);
  line-height:1.6;
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-style:italic;
}
.pull-quote .who{
  display:block;margin-top:22px;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2.4px;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-style:normal;
}

/* -------- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR -------- */
.scroll-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;
  height:2px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),var(--gold),var(--copper-2));
  z-index:300;
  transition:width .12s linear;
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(200,136,98,.55);
}

/* -------- ROUND ALL THE THINGS -------- */
.logo-panel,.info-panel,.form-box,.process-card,.client-card,.invest-card,.service-card,.project-card,.metric,.btn,.nav-quote,input,select,textarea,.feature-strip,.authority-band{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}
.btn,.nav-quote,input,select,textarea{border-radius:999px}
textarea{border-radius:18px}
.metric{border-radius:0}

/* -------- LEGACY PARTNERS COMPACT -------- */
.partner-compact{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.client-card.small-card{padding:26px}

/* -------- RESPONSIVE -------- */
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .hero-inner,.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .services-grid,.client-grid,.invest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .metrics,.process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .metric:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .metric:nth-child(1),.metric:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .explanation-grid,.editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .feature-strip,.authority-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .feature-image{min-height:300px}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  :root{--pad:22px}
  .nav-inner{height:72px;padding:0 22px}
  .navbar.scrolled .nav-inner{height:66px}
  .brand img{width:160px}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;
    top:72px;
    left:-100%;
    height:calc(100vh - 72px);
    width:100%;
    background:rgba(8,8,11,.98);
    backdrop-filter:blur(22px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px);
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    padding:30px 22px;
    gap:6px;
    transition:left .35s var(--ease);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .nav-links.active{left:0}
  .nav-links a{font-size:13px;padding:16px;border-radius:14px}
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-quote)::after{display:none}
  .nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{background:rgba(200,136,98,.08)}
  .nav-quote{padding:16px!important;text-align:center;justify-content:center;display:flex}
  .hero{min-height:auto;padding:130px 0 90px}
  .hero-bracket{display:none}
  .scroll-cue{display:none}
  .section{padding:74px 0}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:38px}
  .services-grid,.project-grid,.metrics,.process-grid,.client-grid,.invest-grid,.form-grid,.explanation-grid,.editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .metric{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .metric:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .feature-copy,.info-panel,.form-box,.authority-band,.pull-quote{padding:30px 24px}
  .feature-image{min-height:240px}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .footer{padding:54px 0 32px}
  .pull-quote::before{font-size:140px;top:-22px;left:14px}
  .hero-side{padding:24px}
  .whatsapp-float{width:54px;height:54px;font-size:25px;right:16px;bottom:16px}
  body{font-size:14.5px}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  h1{font-size:38px}
  .section-heading,h2{font-size:26px}
  .hero-side-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .hero-side-stats strong{font-size:18px}
  .actions{width:100%}
  .actions .btn{flex:1;min-width:0}
}

/* -------- REDUCED MOTION -------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;
    animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important;
    scroll-behavior:auto!important;
  }
  .fade-in,.fade-up,.fade-left,.fade-right,.fade-zoom,.fade-section{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
}

/* -------- UTILITIES -------- */
.text-center{text-align:center}
.mt-0{margin-top:0}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0}
.flex{display:flex}
.gap-12{gap:12px}
.gap-22{gap:22px}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ============================================================
   v3.1 POLISH PASS — Cinema · Mobile · Trust · Lightbox
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- REAL PROJECT GRID (richer than service-card) -------- */
.work-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
  grid-auto-rows:minmax(220px,auto);
  gap:18px;
}
.work-card{
  position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#08080a;
  isolation:isolate;
  cursor:zoom-in;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.work-card img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:saturate(.94) contrast(1.04) brightness(.92);
  transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease-out),filter .5s var(--ease);
}
.work-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.05) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.40) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.92) 100%);
}
.work-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,136,98,.20),transparent 50%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.55);box-shadow:var(--shadow-l)}
.work-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:saturate(1.04) contrast(1.06) brightness(1)}
.work-card:hover::after{opacity:.7}
.work-info{
  position:absolute;left:24px;right:24px;bottom:20px;z-index:2;
}
.work-info small{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--copper-3);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2.4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
  padding:6px 11px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(10,10,12,.55);border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.work-info h3{
  font-size:21px;margin:14px 0 4px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.work-info p{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;max-width:42ch;
}
.work-card .zoom-cue{
  position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:rgba(10,10,12,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:var(--ink);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:12px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease);
  z-index:2;
}
.work-card:hover .zoom-cue{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);background:rgba(192,136,98,.18)}

/* span helpers */
.span-6{grid-column:span 6}
.span-4{grid-column:span 4}
.span-8{grid-column:span 8}
.span-12{grid-column:span 12}
.row-2{grid-row:span 2}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}
  .span-6,.span-4,.span-8{grid-column:span 6}
  .span-12{grid-column:span 6}
  .row-2{grid-row:auto}
  .work-card{min-height:300px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .span-6,.span-4,.span-8,.span-12{grid-column:span 1}
  .work-card{min-height:260px}
}

/* -------- LIGHTBOX -------- */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed;inset:0;
  background:rgba(3,3,5,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px);
  z-index:9000;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),visibility .45s var(--ease);
  padding:64px 40px;
}
.lightbox.active{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.lightbox img{
  max-width:100%;max-height:100%;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 36px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transform:scale(.96);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out);
  object-fit:contain;
}
.lightbox.active img{transform:scale(1)}
.lb-close,.lb-prev,.lb-next{
  position:absolute;
  width:48px;height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(20,20,24,.7);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.lb-close:hover,.lb-prev:hover,.lb-next:hover{background:rgba(192,136,98,.3);transform:scale(1.06)}
.lb-close{top:24px;right:24px}
.lb-prev{left:24px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.lb-next{right:24px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.lb-prev:hover,.lb-next:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.06)}
.lb-caption{
  position:absolute;bottom:22px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:rgba(20,20,24,.7);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--copper-3);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  white-space:nowrap;max-width:80vw;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .lightbox{padding:32px 16px}
  .lb-prev{left:10px}.lb-next{right:10px}
  .lb-close{top:14px;right:14px}
}

/* -------- SOFTWARE STACK -------- */
.software-band{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.012)),#08080a;
  padding:38px 36px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.software-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:-30%;right:-10%;
  width:480px;height:480px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,136,98,.14),transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.software-head{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:30px;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.software-head h3{font-size:24px;margin-top:6px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.software-head p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13.5px;max-width:60ch;line-height:1.8}
.software-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.software-chip{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:20px 18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.software-chip:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.5);
  background:rgba(200,136,98,.06);
}
.software-chip .ico{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  color:#fff;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.software-chip strong{
  font-size:13.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.5px;color:#fff;
}
.software-chip span{
  color:var(--mute);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:1.6px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-top:4px;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .software-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .software-head{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .software-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .software-band{padding:28px 22px}
}

/* -------- TRUST STRIP -------- */
.trust-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.trust-pill{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.trust-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.5)}
.trust-pill .ico{
  width:42px;height:42px;flex-shrink:0;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(141,90,64,.3),rgba(192,136,98,.18));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.35);
  color:var(--copper-3);font-size:16px;
}
.trust-pill strong{display:block;font-size:13.5px;color:#fff;font-weight:800}
.trust-pill span{color:var(--mute);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
@media(max-width:980px){.trust-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:480px){.trust-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* -------- STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR -------- */
.mobile-cta{
  display:none;
  position:fixed;
  bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  z-index:150;
  padding:10px 14px env(safe-area-inset-bottom,10px);
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,5,7,.96),rgba(5,5,7,.78));
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
  gap:10px;
  transform:translateY(110%);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-cta.visible{transform:translateY(0)}
.mobile-cta a{
  flex:1;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:14px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:1.6px;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.mobile-cta .cta-quote{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  color:#fff;
}
.mobile-cta .cta-wa{
  background:#25D366;color:#fff;
}
.mobile-cta .cta-call{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:#fff;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .mobile-cta{display:flex}
  /* offset whatsapp float so it doesn't collide with cta bar */
  .whatsapp-float{display:none}
  body{padding-bottom:78px}
  /* reduce hero padding on tiny screens */
  .hero{padding:120px 0 60px}
  /* tighten heavy animations on mobile for perf */
  .hero-img,.work-card img,.service-card img,.project-card img{transition-duration:.6s!important}
  .feature-image{transition:none!important}
  /* hero bg parallax is disabled in JS on touch, ensure scale */
  .hero-bg .hero-img{transform:scale(1.04)!important;will-change:auto}
}

/* -------- IMPROVED CARD HOVER LIFT (softer on small screens) -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .service-card:hover,.project-card:hover,.client-card:hover,.invest-card:hover,
  .editorial-card:hover,.explanation-card:hover,.process-card:hover,
  .feature-strip:hover,.authority-band:hover,.work-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
  }
}

/* -------- TYPOGRAPHY TIGHTEN ON MOBILE -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  body{font-size:14px;line-height:1.65}
  .lead{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
  .section-copy{font-size:14px;line-height:1.78}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:30px}
  .section{padding:60px 0}
  .section.tight{padding:48px 0}
  h1{font-size:clamp(32px,8.5vw,46px);letter-spacing:-.03em}
  .section-heading,h2{font-size:clamp(22px,5.6vw,30px);letter-spacing:-.025em}
  .eyebrow,.section-title{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:2.6px;margin-bottom:12px}
  .actions{gap:10px}
  .btn{padding:13px 20px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:1.8px;min-width:0}
  .check-list div{font-size:13px}
  .badge{padding:6px 10px;font-size:9.5px}
  .work-info h3{font-size:18px}
  .work-info p{font-size:12.5px}
  .service-content h3{font-size:19px}
  .service-content p{font-size:12.5px}
}

/* -------- NAVBAR DEPTH KILL (no dropdown shadow look) -------- */
.navbar.scrolled{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04)}

/* -------- FAB OFFSET FOR DESKTOP WHEN BAR HIDDEN -------- */
@media(min-width:821px){
  .whatsapp-float{display:grid}
}

/* -------- QUOTE PANEL FOCUS RING (a11y, no shadow) -------- */
.nav-quote:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--copper-2);outline-offset:3px}

/* ============================================================
   v3.2 CINEMA PASS — Ken Burns • Lazy Fade • FAQ • Perf
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- KEN BURNS HERO MOTION -------- */
.hero-bg .hero-img{
  animation:kenBurns 24s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
}
@keyframes kenBurns{
  0%{transform:scale(1.05) translate3d(0,0,0)}
  100%{transform:scale(1.14) translate3d(-1.5%,-1%,0)}
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero-bg .hero-img{animation:none;transform:scale(1.04)!important}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-bg .hero-img{animation:none}
}

/* -------- IMAGE LAZY FADE -------- */
img[loading="lazy"]{
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease);
}
img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img[loading="lazy"].is-loaded{opacity:1}
/* hero / portfolio cards keep their own card-level fade */
.work-card img,.service-card img,.project-card img,.hero-img{opacity:1}

/* -------- CSS CONTAINMENT for perf -------- */
.service-card,.work-card,.project-card,.client-card,.invest-card,
.editorial-card,.explanation-card,.process-card{
  contain:layout paint;
}

/* -------- FAQ ACCORDION -------- */
.faq{
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}
.faq-item{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.open{border-color:rgba(200,136,98,.45)}
.faq-q{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  width:100%;padding:22px 24px;
  text-align:left;
  font-family:inherit;font-weight:800;font-size:14.5px;
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.005em;
  cursor:pointer;background:transparent;
  border:0;line-height:1.45;
}
.faq-q .num{
  flex-shrink:0;color:var(--copper-3);font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:800;
  width:32px;
}
.faq-q .label{flex:1}
.faq-q .ico{
  flex-shrink:0;width:30px;height:30px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-size:11px;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .ico{
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  background:rgba(200,136,98,.18);
}
.faq-a{
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .55s var(--ease);
}
.faq-a-inner{
  padding:0 28px 24px 84px;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:13.8px;
  line-height:1.85;
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .faq-q{padding:18px 18px}
  .faq-q .num{width:24px;font-size:10px}
  .faq-a-inner{padding:0 18px 20px 50px;font-size:13px}
}

/* -------- ICONIFIED SERVICE CARDS (clean alt look) -------- */
.service-card .ico-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top:24px;left:24px;
  width:46px;height:46px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(141,90,64,.32),rgba(192,136,98,.18));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,136,98,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--copper-3);
  font-size:18px;
  z-index:1;
}

/* -------- ANIMATED ARCHITECTURAL ACCENT -------- */
.blueprint-accent{
  position:absolute;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.22;
  z-index:0;
}

/* -------- SECTION INTRO LINE -------- */
.section-head .lead-line{
  display:block;
  width:60px;height:2px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),transparent);
  animation:lineGrow .9s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes lineGrow{from{width:0}to{width:60px}}

/* -------- SCROLL CUE REFINE -------- */
.scroll-cue span:first-child{
  opacity:.7;
  font-weight:800;
}

/* -------- CINEMA OVERLAY HERO -------- */
.hero-bg::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(5,5,7,.97) 0%,rgba(5,5,7,.78) 38%,rgba(5,5,7,.36) 70%,rgba(5,5,7,.58) 100%),
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 75% 60%,transparent,rgba(5,5,7,.85) 75%);
}

/* ============================================================
   v3.3 PROPORTIONS + MOTION PASS
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- HERO HEIGHT CAP (not too dominant on big screens) -------- */
.hero{
  min-height:min(94vh,860px);
  max-height:1100px;
  padding:130px 0 90px;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.hero{min-height:auto;padding:130px 0 80px}}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero{padding:120px 0 60px;min-height:auto}}

.page-hero{
  min-height:min(56vh,560px);
  max-height:680px;
  padding:150px 0 80px;
}
@media(max-width:820px){.page-hero{padding:130px 0 64px;min-height:auto}}

/* hero side panel less overwhelming */
.hero-side{padding:28px}
.hero-side-logo{max-width:200px;margin:4px auto 18px}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero-side{padding:22px;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
  .hero-side-logo{max-width:170px}
}

/* -------- CARD ASPECT RATIOS — proportional, not arbitrary -------- */
.service-card{
  min-height:0;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  padding:26px;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.service-card{aspect-ratio:4/4.4}}
@media(max-width:820px){.service-card{aspect-ratio:16/11;padding:22px}}

.project-card{
  min-height:0;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  padding:26px;
}
@media(max-width:820px){.project-card{aspect-ratio:16/11;padding:22px}}

/* -------- WORK GRID — predictable, balanced heights -------- */
.work-grid{
  grid-auto-rows:auto;
}
.work-card{
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  min-height:0;
}
.work-card.span-8.row-2,.work-card.span-12{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.work-card.span-4{aspect-ratio:4/3}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .work-card,.work-card.span-8.row-2,.work-card.span-12,.work-card.span-4{aspect-ratio:16/10}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .work-card,.work-card.span-8.row-2,.work-card.span-12,.work-card.span-4{aspect-ratio:16/11}
}

.work-info h3{font-size:19px;margin:10px 0 4px}
.work-info p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55}

/* -------- FEATURE STRIP smaller image -------- */
.feature-image{min-height:340px;aspect-ratio:5/4}
@media(max-width:1180px){.feature-image{aspect-ratio:16/10;min-height:280px}}
@media(max-width:820px){.feature-image{aspect-ratio:16/10;min-height:220px}}

/* -------- LOGO PANEL more proportionate -------- */
.logo-panel img,.hero-side-logo{
  max-width:200px;height:auto;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;display:block;
}

/* -------- FOOTER LOGO -------- */
.footer-brand img{width:150px}

/* -------- STRONGER KEN BURNS (more visible) -------- */
@keyframes kenBurns{
  0%{transform:scale(1.06) translate3d(0%,0%,0)}
  50%{transform:scale(1.16) translate3d(-2%,-1.5%,0)}
  100%{transform:scale(1.10) translate3d(1.5%,1%,0)}
}
.hero-bg .hero-img{animation:kenBurns 28s ease-in-out infinite}

/* -------- STRONGER ORB FLOAT -------- */
.orb-1{
  width:460px;height:460px;
  background:rgba(192,136,98,.62);
  filter:blur(110px);
  opacity:.55;
  top:-120px;left:-140px;
  animation:orbFloat1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-2{
  width:380px;height:380px;
  background:rgba(218,180,138,.45);
  filter:blur(120px);
  opacity:.5;
  bottom:6%;right:-110px;
  animation:orbFloat2 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbFloat1{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  100%{transform:translate(110px,80px) scale(1.18)}
}
@keyframes orbFloat2{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
  100%{transform:translate(-80px,-100px) scale(1.15)}
}

/* -------- PAGE-WIDE AMBIENT MOTION (gentle, always on) -------- */
.amb-orb{
  position:fixed;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(140px);
  opacity:.18;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-1;
}
.amb-orb.a{width:480px;height:480px;background:rgba(192,136,98,.55);top:30vh;left:-160px;animation:ambDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.amb-orb.b{width:420px;height:420px;background:rgba(155,227,255,.32);top:80vh;right:-140px;animation:ambDrift2 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.amb-orb.c{width:380px;height:380px;background:rgba(218,180,138,.4);top:160vh;left:30vw;animation:ambDrift3 36s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes ambDrift{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate(120px,80px) scale(1.18)}}
@keyframes ambDrift2{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate(-100px,-120px) scale(1.2)}}
@keyframes ambDrift3{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate(-80px,100px) scale(1.16)}}

/* -------- ANIMATED SECTION RULE -------- */
.section-head{position:relative}
.section-head::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:48px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),transparent);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  transform-origin:left;
  animation:ruleGrow 1.4s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes ruleGrow{from{transform:scaleX(0)}to{transform:scaleX(1)}}

/* -------- SLOW ROTATING ARCHITECTURAL DIAL (subtle background mark) -------- */
.dial{
  position:absolute;
  width:280px;height:280px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px dashed rgba(200,136,98,.18);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  animation:dialRot 80s linear infinite;
}
.dial::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:20px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px dashed rgba(200,136,98,.12);
}
.dial::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:6px;height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--copper-2);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px var(--copper-2);
}
@keyframes dialRot{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.dial.tl{top:-80px;left:-80px}
.dial.br{bottom:-80px;right:-80px}

/* -------- SOFTER OVERLAY SO IMAGES BREATHE -------- */
.service-card::before,.project-card::before,.work-card::before{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.32) 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.88) 100%);
}

/* -------- IMAGES NEVER OVERSHOOT THEIR CONTAINERS -------- */
img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
.work-card img,.service-card img,.project-card img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
}

/* -------- SHRINK METRIC NUMBERS slightly on big screens -------- */
.metric{padding:28px 24px}
.metric strong{font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,38px)}

/* -------- HOLD HERO COPY tighter -------- */
.hero h1{max-width:13ch}
.hero .lead{max-width:54ch;margin-bottom:28px}

/* -------- VISIBLE SCROLL CUE on tablets -------- */
@media(min-width:821px){.scroll-cue{display:flex}}

/* -------- SECTION INTRO LINE (keep but smaller) -------- */
.section-head .lead-line{display:none}

/* -------- REDUCED MOTION COMPATIBILITY -------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-bg .hero-img,.orb,.amb-orb,.dial,.section-head::before{animation:none!important}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3.4 LENGTH KILL — Tighter sections, mobile swipe, perf
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- AGGRESSIVE PADDING TRIM -------- */
.section{padding:74px 0}
.section.tight{padding:48px 0}
@media(max-width:1180px){.section{padding:64px 0}.section.tight{padding:40px 0}}
@media(max-width:820px){.section{padding:48px 0}.section.tight{padding:32px 0}}

/* tighter section-head spacing */
.section-head{margin-bottom:34px}
@media(max-width:820px){.section-head{margin-bottom:24px}}

/* tighter card gaps */
.services-grid,.work-grid,.client-grid,.invest-grid,.explanation-grid,.editorial-grid{gap:18px}
.process-grid{gap:14px}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .services-grid,.work-grid,.client-grid,.invest-grid,.explanation-grid,.editorial-grid{gap:14px}
}

/* hero a touch shorter on big screens */
.hero{min-height:min(86vh,780px);padding:130px 0 70px}
@media(max-width:1180px){.hero{padding:120px 0 60px}}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero{padding:110px 0 50px}}

/* page-hero a touch shorter */
.page-hero{min-height:min(46vh,460px);padding:130px 0 60px}
@media(max-width:820px){.page-hero{padding:110px 0 44px;min-height:auto}}

/* footer tightened */
.footer{padding:54px 0 28px}
.footer-top{gap:32px;margin-bottom:34px}
@media(max-width:820px){.footer{padding:40px 0 22px}.footer-top{margin-bottom:28px;gap:24px}}

/* -------- MOBILE SWIPE STRIPS — services / work scroll horizontally -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .swipe-strip{
    display:grid;
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    grid-auto-columns:78%;
    gap:14px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    padding:6px 22px 18px;
    margin-left:-22px;margin-right:-22px;
    width:auto;
    grid-template-columns:none!important;
  }
  .swipe-strip::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .swipe-strip > *{scroll-snap-align:start}
  .swipe-strip .service-card,.swipe-strip .work-card{aspect-ratio:4/4.6;min-height:0}
  /* hint that there's more */
  .swipe-hint{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
    color:var(--mute);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:700;margin-top:-2px;margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .swipe-hint i{color:var(--copper-3);animation:swipeWiggle 1.4s var(--ease) infinite}
}
@keyframes swipeWiggle{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}50%{transform:translateX(6px)}}
@media(min-width:821px){.swipe-hint{display:none}}

/* -------- BACK TO TOP -------- */
.to-top{
  position:fixed;
  right:22px;bottom:88px;
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(20,20,24,.85);
  color:var(--copper-3);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:13px;
  cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
  z-index:130;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.to-top.visible{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0)}
.to-top:hover{background:rgba(192,136,98,.25);color:#fff}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .to-top{bottom:90px;right:16px}
}

/* -------- SECTION HEAD COMPACTION (less whitespace before grids) -------- */
.section-head .section-copy{margin-top:6px}
.section-head h2{margin-bottom:10px}

/* ============================================================
   v3.5 PROJECT JOURNEY + CONSULTING — green accent BIM layer
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --green:#7fe7c4;
  --green-2:#5dd0a8;
  --green-deep:#2e9876;
  --green-glow:rgba(127,231,196,.32);
  --green-soft:rgba(127,231,196,.10);
}

/* -------- PROJECT JOURNEY (horizontal timeline) -------- */
.journey-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.journey-section::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(127,231,196,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(127,231,196,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(800px 500px at 50% 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.7),transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(800px 500px at 50% 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.7),transparent 80%);
  opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
}

.journey{
  position:relative;
  padding:40px 0 20px;
}

/* horizontal connector line */
.journey-line{
  position:absolute;
  top:88px;
  left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(127,231,196,.18) 0%,
    rgba(127,231,196,.6) 50%,
    rgba(127,231,196,.18) 100%);
  border-radius:2px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.journey-line::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.95) 50%,
    transparent 100%);
  width:30%;
  animation:journeyFlow 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes journeyFlow{
  0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}
  100%{transform:translateX(400%)}
}

.journey-track{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);
  gap:10px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.journey-step{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  padding-top:0;
}

.journey-step .dot{
  position:relative;
  width:18px;height:18px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--green) 0%,var(--green-2) 60%,transparent 100%);
  margin-top:78px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(127,231,196,.10),
    0 0 22px rgba(127,231,196,.55);
  z-index:2;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.journey-step .dot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(127,231,196,.25);
  animation:dotRing 3s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotRing{
  0%{transform:scale(.6);opacity:.9}
  100%{transform:scale(2.2);opacity:0}
}

.journey-step .step-num{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:3px;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--green);
  border:1px solid rgba(127,231,196,.3);
  background:rgba(127,231,196,.06);
  padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}

.journey-card{
  margin-top:22px;
  padding:22px 18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  width:100%;
  min-height:140px;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.journey-card h3{
  font-size:14px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.journey-card p{
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.journey-step:hover .dot{
  transform:scale(1.25);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(127,231,196,.14),0 0 36px rgba(127,231,196,.85);
}
.journey-step:hover .journey-card{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(127,231,196,.45);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(127,231,196,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 30px rgba(127,231,196,.18);
}

/* -------- JOURNEY: TABLET (keep 7-col, tighter) -------- */
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .journey-track{gap:6px}
  .journey-card{padding:18px 12px;min-height:130px}
  .journey-card h3{font-size:12.5px}
  .journey-card p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.55}
  .journey-step .step-num{font-size:9.5px;padding:5px 9px;letter-spacing:2px}
}

/* -------- JOURNEY: MOBILE (horizontal swipe, NOT vertical) -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .journey{padding:10px 0;position:relative}
  .journey-line{
    top:84px;left:22px;right:auto;
    height:2px;width:max(700px,180vw);
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(127,231,196,.18) 0%,
      rgba(127,231,196,.55) 50%,
      rgba(127,231,196,.18) 100%);
  }
  .journey-line::before{
    width:30%;height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.85),transparent);
    animation:journeyFlow 5s linear infinite;
  }
  .journey-track{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(7,68%);
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    gap:14px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    padding:0 22px 18px;
    margin:0 -22px;
  }
  .journey-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .journey-step{scroll-snap-align:start}
  .journey-card{padding:16px 16px;min-height:120px}
  .journey-card h3{font-size:13.5px}
  .journey-card p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.55}
  .journey-step .dot{margin-top:74px;width:14px;height:14px}
  .journey-step .step-num{font-size:9.5px;padding:5px 10px}
  .swipe-hint-journey{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    color:var(--green);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .swipe-hint-journey i{animation:swipeWiggle 1.4s var(--ease) infinite}
}
@media(min-width:821px){
  .swipe-hint-journey{display:none}
}

/* -------- CONSULTING: MOBILE (horizontal swipe) -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .consulting-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(6,80%)!important;
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    gap:14px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    padding:6px 22px 18px;
    margin:0 -22px;
  }
  .consulting-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .consulting-card{scroll-snap-align:start}
  .swipe-hint-consulting{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    color:var(--green);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .swipe-hint-consulting i{animation:swipeWiggle 1.4s var(--ease) infinite}
}
@media(min-width:821px){
  .swipe-hint-consulting{display:none}
}

/* -------- CONSULTING SECTION -------- */
.consulting-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.consulting-section::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:-15%;right:-10%;
  width:560px;height:560px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(127,231,196,.10),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
}
.consulting-section::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  bottom:-15%;left:-10%;
  width:480px;height:480px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,136,98,.07),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
}
.consulting-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1}

.consulting-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.consulting-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.consulting-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.consulting-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:30px 26px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.consulting-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  top:-40%;right:-30%;
  width:280px;height:280px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(127,231,196,.18),transparent 60%);
  opacity:.55;
  z-index:-1;
  transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease),transform var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.consulting-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(127,231,196,.35),transparent 50%) border-box;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.consulting-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:rgba(127,231,196,.45);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(127,231,196,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
    0 0 38px rgba(127,231,196,.18);
}
.consulting-card:hover::before{opacity:1;transform:translate(-10px,10px) scale(1.1)}
.consulting-card:hover::after{opacity:1}
.consulting-card:hover .ico-cc{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),var(--green-deep));
  color:#0a1814;
  transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(127,231,196,.35);
}

.consulting-card .ico-cc{
  width:54px;height:54px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(127,231,196,.16),rgba(127,231,196,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(127,231,196,.28);
  color:var(--green);
  font-size:22px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease),background var(--t-base) var(--ease),color var(--t-base) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.consulting-card h3{
  font-size:18px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.consulting-card p{
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.75;
}
.consulting-card .cc-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green);
  transition:gap var(--t-base) var(--ease),color var(--t-base) var(--ease);
}
.consulting-card .cc-link i{font-size:9px;transition:transform var(--t-base) var(--ease)}
.consulting-card:hover .cc-link{gap:12px}
.consulting-card:hover .cc-link i{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* blueprint wireframe accent for consulting section */
.blueprint-accent-svg{
  position:absolute;
  width:240px;height:240px;
  opacity:.05;
  pointer-events:none;
  stroke:var(--green);
  stroke-width:1.2;
  fill:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.blueprint-accent-svg.tl{top:30px;left:0}
.blueprint-accent-svg.br{bottom:30px;right:0;transform:scaleX(-1)}

/* -------- MOBILE TUNING -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .consulting-card{padding:24px 22px}
  .consulting-card h3{font-size:16.5px}
  .consulting-card p{font-size:13px}
  .consulting-card .ico-cc{width:46px;height:46px;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:16px}
  .blueprint-accent-svg{display:none}
}

/* -------- REDUCED MOTION -------- */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .journey-line::before,.journey-step .dot::before{animation:none!important}
  .consulting-card:hover{transform:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   v4.0 FINAL MASTERPIECE — Standard image sizing + heading motion
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- HERO: smaller, standard, never dominant -------- */
.hero{
  min-height:min(72vh,640px)!important;
  max-height:720px;
  padding:120px 0 64px!important;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.hero{min-height:auto!important;padding:110px 0 56px!important}}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero{padding:100px 0 44px!important;min-height:auto!important}}

.page-hero{
  min-height:min(42vh,400px)!important;
  max-height:440px;
  padding:120px 0 50px!important;
}
@media(max-width:820px){.page-hero{padding:100px 0 38px!important;min-height:auto!important}}

/* hero-side panel: tighter & lighter */
.hero-side{
  padding:24px!important;
  max-width:380px;
  margin-left:auto;
}
.hero-side-logo{max-width:160px!important;margin:0 auto 16px!important}
.hero-side-title{font-size:10px;margin-bottom:10px}
.hero-side p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.7}
.hero-side-stats{margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px}
.hero-side-stats strong{font-size:19px}
.hero-side-stats span{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1.4px}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .hero-side{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
}

/* hero typography slightly tighter */
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,64px)!important;max-width:13ch}
.hero .lead{font-size:clamp(14px,1.05vw,16px);max-width:52ch;margin-bottom:22px}

/* -------- STANDARDIZED CARD ASPECT RATIOS — all wider, less tall -------- */
.service-card{
  aspect-ratio:5/4!important;
  min-height:0;
  padding:22px!important;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.service-card{aspect-ratio:4/3.4!important}}
@media(max-width:820px){.service-card{aspect-ratio:5/3.4!important;padding:20px!important}}

.project-card,.work-card,
.work-card.span-8.row-2,.work-card.span-12,.work-card.span-4{
  aspect-ratio:16/10!important;
  min-height:0!important;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .project-card,.work-card,
  .work-card.span-8.row-2,.work-card.span-12,.work-card.span-4{aspect-ratio:16/10!important}
}

/* feature image cap */
.feature-image{
  min-height:0!important;
  max-height:300px;
  aspect-ratio:5/3!important;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){.feature-image{aspect-ratio:16/9!important;max-height:240px}}
@media(max-width:820px){.feature-image{aspect-ratio:16/10!important;max-height:200px}}

/* page-hero image stays contained */
.page-hero .hero-bg .hero-img,
.hero .hero-bg .hero-img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  max-height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
}

/* logo panels — smaller */
.logo-panel img{max-width:160px}
.hero-side-logo,
.logo-panel img{filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4))}

/* footer logo tighter */
.footer-brand img{width:130px}

/* nav brand a touch smaller */
.brand img{width:180px}
@media(max-width:820px){.brand img{width:150px}}

/* service-card image overlay slightly darker so text reads better at small sizes */
.service-card::before{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.42) 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.92) 100%)!important;
}

/* image fallback: never stretch beyond container */
img{max-height:100%}

/* -------- ANIMATED MOTION BEHIND SECTION HEADINGS -------- */
.section-head{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.section-head::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-26px -30px;
  z-index:-1;
  border-radius:28px;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 200px at 12% 30%,rgba(200,136,98,.10),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(360px 200px at 88% 70%,rgba(127,231,196,.06),transparent 60%);
  opacity:.85;
  animation:headGlow 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes headGlow{
  0%{background-position:0% 0%,100% 100%;transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  100%{background-position:100% 100%,0% 0%;transform:translate3d(-1%,1%,0)}
}

/* moving line behind heading */
.section-head::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:48px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper-2),transparent);
  margin-bottom:16px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  animation:ruleGrow 1.4s var(--ease-out) both;
}

/* subtle animated dot trail behind heading */
.section-head .section-title{position:relative;z-index:2}
.section-head h2,.section-head .section-heading{position:relative;z-index:2}
.section-head .section-copy{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* journey + consulting headings get green glow tint */
.journey-section .section-head::after,
.consulting-section .section-head::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 200px at 12% 30%,rgba(127,231,196,.10),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(360px 200px at 88% 70%,rgba(127,231,196,.06),transparent 60%);
}

/* page-hero text get same treatment via container */
.page-hero .container > *,
.hero .container > *{position:relative;z-index:5}

/* -------- BACK-TO-TOP / FAB collision fix on desktop -------- */
@media(min-width:821px){
  .to-top{bottom:88px;right:22px}
  .whatsapp-float{bottom:22px;right:22px}
}

/* -------- TIGHTEN HOME SERVICE GRID — softer container -------- */
.services-grid{gap:14px}
@media(max-width:820px){.services-grid{gap:12px}}

/* -------- IMAGE LOADING SKELETON (avoid huge empty boxes) -------- */
.service-card,.project-card,.work-card{
  background-color:#0a0a0c;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(255,255,255,.02) 25%,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 37%,rgba(255,255,255,.02) 63%);
  background-size:400% 100%;
  animation:skeleton 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.service-card.is-loaded,.project-card.is-loaded,.work-card.is-loaded,
.service-card:has(img.loaded),.project-card:has(img.loaded),.work-card:has(img.loaded){
  animation:none;
  background-image:none;
}
@keyframes skeleton{
  0%{background-position:100% 50%}
  100%{background-position:-100% 50%}
}

/* -------- HERO SCROLL CUE smaller -------- */
.scroll-cue{bottom:24px;font-size:9px}
.scroll-cue .line{height:36px}

/* -------- CONSULTING CARDS tighter -------- */
.consulting-card{padding:24px 22px}
@media(max-width:820px){.consulting-card{padding:22px 20px}}
.consulting-card .ico-cc{width:46px;height:46px;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:16px}
.consulting-card h3{font-size:16.5px}
.consulting-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.7}

/* -------- JOURNEY cards tighter -------- */
.journey-card{padding:18px 14px;min-height:120px}
.journey-card h3{font-size:13px;margin-bottom:6px}
.journey-card p{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.55}
.journey-step .dot{width:14px;height:14px;margin-top:74px}
.journey-step .step-num{font-size:9.5px;padding:5px 10px}
.journey-line{top:84px}

/* -------- FINAL SAFETY: prevent any element from being absurdly tall -------- */
.section img:not(.hero-img){max-height:520px;width:100%;object-fit:cover}
.feature-image{max-height:300px}
.hero-bg,.page-hero .hero-bg{overflow:hidden}

/* -------- PUBLISH-READY: smoother section transitions -------- */
.section.alt+.section.alt{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}

/* -------- a11y: heading underline focus state -------- */
.section-head h2,.section-head .section-heading{
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .section-head h2,.section-head .section-heading{font-size:clamp(22px,5.6vw,28px)!important}
}

/* ============================================================
   v4.1 SLIDER MASTER — Selected Work + tighter page + mobile footer
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- SELECTED WORK as horizontal slider EVERYWHERE -------- */
.work-grid{
  display:grid!important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(9,32%)!important;
  grid-auto-flow:column!important;
  grid-auto-rows:auto!important;
  gap:14px!important;
  overflow-x:auto;
  overflow-y:visible;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  padding:6px 0 22px;
  margin:0;
}
.work-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}

.work-card,
.work-card.span-8.row-2,
.work-card.span-8,
.work-card.span-4,
.work-card.span-6,
.work-card.span-12{
  grid-column:auto!important;
  grid-row:auto!important;
  aspect-ratio:4/3!important;
  min-height:0;
  scroll-snap-align:start;
}

@media(max-width:1180px){
  .work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(9,42%)!important}
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .work-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(9,78%)!important;
    margin:0 -22px!important;
    padding:6px 22px 22px!important;
  }
}

/* slider hint for selected work */
.swipe-hint-work{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--copper-3);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.swipe-hint-work i{animation:swipeWiggle 1.4s var(--ease) infinite}

/* portfolio.html keeps multi-row layout but smaller */
.portfolio-page-grid .work-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important;
  grid-auto-flow:row!important;
  overflow:visible;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}
.portfolio-page-grid .work-card{aspect-ratio:4/3!important}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .portfolio-page-grid .work-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .portfolio-page-grid .work-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
  }
}

/* -------- SHORTER PAGE — tighter section padding everywhere -------- */
.section{padding:62px 0!important}
.section.tight{padding:38px 0!important}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .section{padding:50px 0!important}
  .section.tight{padding:30px 0!important}
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .section{padding:40px 0!important}
  .section.tight{padding:24px 0!important}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:20px!important}
}

/* -------- HERO SHORTER on tall screens -------- */
.hero{
  min-height:min(64vh,580px)!important;
  max-height:640px;
  padding:110px 0 56px!important;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero{padding:96px 0 36px!important}
}

.page-hero{
  min-height:min(36vh,340px)!important;
  max-height:380px;
  padding:110px 0 40px!important;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .page-hero{padding:90px 0 32px!important;min-height:auto!important}
}

/* -------- MOBILE FOOTER — clean, centered, NOT staggered -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .footer{padding:40px 0 30px!important;text-align:center}
  .footer-top{
    grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
    gap:32px!important;
    margin-bottom:28px!important;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .footer-col{text-align:center}
  .footer-col h4{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .footer-col p,
  .footer-col a,
  .footer-col li{
    text-align:center!important;
    margin:0 auto;
    max-width:32ch;
  }
  .footer-col ul{
    list-style:none;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:0;
    margin:0;
  }
  .footer-col li{
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .footer-brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .footer-brand img{margin:0 auto 16px!important;display:block}
  .footer-brand p{margin:0 auto 14px;max-width:36ch}
  .footer-socials{
    justify-content:center!important;
    display:flex!important;
    gap:12px;
    margin:8px auto 0;
  }
  .footer-bottom{
    flex-direction:column!important;
    align-items:center!important;
    justify-content:center!important;
    text-align:center;
    gap:12px!important;
    padding-top:20px;
  }
  .footer-bottom .locs{
    justify-content:center!important;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:14px!important;
  }
  .footer-bottom .locs span{
    font-size:11px;
  }
  .footer-bottom > span:first-child{
    order:2;font-size:11px;color:var(--mute);
  }
  .footer-bottom .locs{order:1}
}

/* -------- TRUST STRIP — slider on mobile -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .trust-strip{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,72%)!important;
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    gap:12px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    padding:0 22px;
    margin:0 -22px;
  }
  .trust-strip::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .trust-pill{scroll-snap-align:start}
}

/* -------- SOFTWARE STACK — slider on mobile -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .software-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,46%)!important;
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    gap:12px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    padding:0 22px 14px;
    margin:0 -22px;
  }
  .software-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .software-chip{scroll-snap-align:start}
}

/* -------- METRICS — slider on mobile -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .metrics{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,64%)!important;
    grid-auto-flow:column;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
    border:0;
    background:transparent;
    margin:0 -22px;
  }
  .metrics::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .metric{
    border:1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-radius:18px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
    margin-right:0;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
  }
}

/* -------- TIGHTER SECTION HEAD on mobile -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .section-head{margin-bottom:18px!important}
  .section-head::after{inset:-10px -10px}
  .section-head .section-copy{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.7}
}

/* -------- HERO ACTIONS LAYOUT (stack cleaner on mobile) -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero .actions{flex-direction:column;gap:10px;width:100%}
  .hero .actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .loc-pills{gap:6px;justify-content:center}
  .loc-pill{font-size:10px;padding:6px 10px}
}

/* -------- BACK TO TOP — never overlap mobile bar -------- */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .to-top{bottom:84px;right:14px;width:38px;height:38px;font-size:11px}
}

/* ============================================================
   v4.2 UNIVERSAL SLIDER — left-to-right on every screen
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- SLIDER WRAPPER -------- */
.slider-wrap{
  position:relative;
}
.slider-nav{
  position:absolute;
  top:-58px;right:0;
  display:flex;
  gap:8px;
  z-index:5;
}
.slider-btn{
  width:44px;height:44px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(20,20,24,.72);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:var(--ink);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:13px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.slider-btn:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-1),var(--copper-2));
  border-color:var(--copper-2);
  color:#fff;
  transform:scale(1.06);
}
.slider-btn:disabled{opacity:.32;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none}
.slider-btn:disabled:hover{background:rgba(20,20,24,.72);border-color:var(--line-2);color:var(--ink)}
.slider-btn.green:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green-deep),var(--green-2));border-color:var(--green-2);color:#0a1814}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .slider-nav{position:static;justify-content:flex-end;margin:-4px 0 14px;gap:10px}
}

/* -------- UNIFIED SLIDER GRID (all screens) -------- */
[data-slider]{
  display:grid!important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--slides,9),var(--slide-w,30%))!important;
  grid-auto-flow:column!important;
  grid-auto-rows:auto!important;
  gap:16px!important;
  overflow-x:auto;
  overflow-y:visible;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  padding:4px 0 18px;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  margin:0;
}
[data-slider]::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
[data-slider] > *{
  scroll-snap-align:start;
  grid-column:auto!important;
  grid-row:auto!important;
  min-width:0;
}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  [data-slider]{grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--slides,9),44%)!important}
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  [data-slider]{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(var(--slides,9),78%)!important;
    margin:0 -22px!important;
    padding:4px 22px 18px!important;
    gap:14px!important;
  }
}

/* -------- SERVICES SLIDER aspect fix (desktop slider) -------- */
.services-grid[data-slider] .service-card{aspect-ratio:5/4!important;min-height:0}

/* -------- CONSULTING SLIDER aspect fix -------- */
.consulting-grid[data-slider] .consulting-card{min-height:280px}
@media(max-width:820px){.consulting-grid[data-slider] .consulting-card{min-height:240px}}

/* -------- PARTNERS SLIDER -------- */
.partner-compact[data-slider]{
  --slides:8;
}
.partner-compact[data-slider] .client-card{
  min-height:200px;
  min-width:0;
}

/* -------- ANIMATED MOTION BACKGROUNDS for slider sections -------- */
#services,#work,#consulting,.partners-section{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
#services::before,
#work::before,
#consulting::before,
.partners-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 14% 18%,rgba(200,136,98,.10),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 86% 88%,rgba(127,231,196,.07),transparent 60%);
  background-size:200% 200%;
  animation:sectionDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity:.65;
}
#services::after,
#work::after,
#consulting::after,
.partners-section::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:70px 70px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.7),transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.7),transparent 80%);
  opacity:.35;
  animation:gridFloat 32s linear infinite;
}
#consulting::before,
#consulting::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 14% 18%,rgba(127,231,196,.10),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 86% 88%,rgba(127,231,196,.06),transparent 60%);
}
@keyframes sectionDrift{
  0%{background-position:0% 0%,100% 100%}
  100%{background-position:100% 100%,0% 0%}
}
@keyframes gridFloat{
  0%{background-position:0 0,0 0}
  100%{background-position:70px 70px,70px 70px}
}
#services .container,
#work .container,
#consulting .container,
.partners-section .container{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* -------- TIGHTEN PADDING EVEN MORE -------- */
.section{padding:54px 0!important}
.section.tight{padding:32px 0!important}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .section{padding:36px 0!important}
  .section.tight{padding:22px 0!important}
}

/* hero shorter again */
.hero{
  min-height:min(60vh,540px)!important;
  max-height:600px;
  padding:100px 0 48px!important;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero{padding:92px 0 32px!important}
}

/* page-hero shorter */
.page-hero{
  min-height:min(34vh,320px)!important;
  max-height:360px;
  padding:104px 0 36px!important;
}

/* footer slimmer */
.footer{padding:36px 0 24px!important}
.footer-top{margin-bottom:24px!important;gap:26px}

/* CTA section tighter */
.authority-band{padding:36px}
@media(max-width:820px){.authority-band{padding:26px 22px}}

/* keep services consistent size in slider */
.services-grid[data-slider]{--slides:6}
.consulting-grid[data-slider]{--slides:6}
.work-grid[data-slider]{--slides:9}

/* -------- SLIDER FADE EDGES (mask) -------- */
.slider-wrap{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 28px,#000 calc(100% - 28px),transparent 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 28px,#000 calc(100% - 28px),transparent 100%);
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .slider-wrap{mask-image:none;-webkit-mask-image:none}
}