/* ==========================================================================
   Primus Corporate Strategists
   Design system: brochure navy / copper / mist, Manrope + DM Sans.
   Content: Primus Website Mock (Oct 2026).
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy: #132B43;
  --navy-deep: #0D2034;
  --navy-soft: #1C3753;
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  --copper: #AA7F6E;
  --copper-strong: #8C6150;
  --copper-light: #D9B8A9;
  --mist: #EBF0F6;
  --soft: #F5F7FA;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #132B43;
  --body: #3E5165;
  --muted: #56677A;
  --line: rgba(19, 43, 67, .13);

  --head: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --text: "DM Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r: 10px;
  --r-lg: 14px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  --sy: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 32, 52, .05), 0 16px 40px -18px rgba(13, 32, 52, .28);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 96px; }
body { margin: 0; background: var(--white); color: var(--body); font: 400 17px/1.65 var(--text); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; overflow-x: hidden; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--head); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 800; }
p, ul, ol, dl, dd, figure, blockquote { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { padding: 0; list-style: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--copper); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: var(--copper-light); color: var(--navy); }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--container) + 2 * var(--gutter)); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { position: relative; padding-block: var(--sy); }
.section--mist { background: var(--mist); }
.section--soft { background: var(--soft); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); }
.section--top0 { padding-top: 0; }
.center { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.accent { color: var(--copper-light); }
.accent-dark { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.skip { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: -80px; z-index: 2000; padding: 10px 16px; background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-weight: 600; }
.skip:focus { top: 12px; }

/* Placeholder for information the company must supply. Deliberately loud. */
.ph { display: inline; padding: 1px 6px; border: 1px dashed #B8742A; border-radius: 4px; background: #FFF6E8; color: #7A4A12; font: 500 .82em/1.6 var(--text); letter-spacing: 0; box-decoration-break: clone; -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone; }
.ph::before { content: "To supply · "; font-weight: 700; }
.ph-block { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; font: 700 12px/1.4 var(--head); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--copper); border-radius: 2px; flex: none; }
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--copper-light); }

/* ---------- Buttons & links ---------- */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; min-height: 50px; padding: 0 26px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 999px; font: 700 15px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .005em; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.btn .icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .icon:last-child { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn--sm { min-height: 42px; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--copper-strong); color: var(--white); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: #7A5343; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(140, 97, 80, .75); }
.btn--light { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(19, 43, 67, .28); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--soft); }
.btn--ghost-light { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .34); color: var(--white); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px 22px; margin-top: 36px; }

.tlink { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font: 700 15px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--copper-strong); background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) 0 100% / 0 1px no-repeat; padding-bottom: 2px; transition: background-size .35s var(--ease); }
.tlink .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.tlink:hover { background-size: 100% 1px; }
.tlink:hover .icon { transform: translateX(3px); }
.tlink--light { color: var(--copper-light); }


/* ---------- Header ---------- */

.header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 900; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.header.is-scrolled { border-color: var(--line-dark); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; height: 80px; transition: height .3s var(--ease); }
.header.is-scrolled .header__inner { height: 68px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; flex: none; color: var(--white); }
.brand__logo { width: 156px; height: 65px; }
.footer .brand__logo { width: 192px; height: 80px; }

.nav { margin-left: auto; }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav__item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__link { position: relative; padding: 10px 13px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); transition: color .2s; }
.nav__link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 3px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--copper-light); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link.is-active { color: var(--white); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 26px; height: 26px; margin-left: -8px; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: none; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); cursor: pointer; }
.nav__toggle .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__mobile-cta { display: none; }

.header__cta { flex: none; }
.burger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-left: auto; padding: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 50%; background: none; cursor: pointer; place-content: center; gap: 4px; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px; margin-inline: auto; background: var(--white); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Section head ---------- */
.shead { margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.shead--split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: end; }
.shead--row { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.shead__title { max-width: 760px; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.7vw, 50px); }
.shead__lead { max-width: 560px; padding-bottom: 6px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); }
.shead:not(.shead--split) .shead__lead { margin-top: 16px; }
.shead--center { text-align: center; }
.shead--center .shead__lead { margin-inline: auto; }
.shead__lead a { color: var(--copper-strong); font-weight: 500; }
.shead--light .shead__title { color: var(--white); }
.shead--light .shead__lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }


/* ---------- Inner page hero ---------- */
.phero { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px); }
.phero--light { background: var(--mist); }
.phero--dark { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .74); }
.phero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 860px); }
.phero__grid--aside { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .6fr; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: end; }
.phero__title { font-size: clamp(36px, 4.7vw, 66px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.phero--dark .phero__title { color: var(--white); }
.phero__lead { max-width: 680px; margin-top: 24px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 19.5px); }
.phero--light .phero__lead { color: var(--body); }
.phero__card { padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); border-top: 3px solid var(--copper); }
.phero__card-label { margin-bottom: 10px; font: 800 22px/1.2 var(--head); color: var(--white); }
.phero__card-text { font-size: 16px; }
.crumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 6px; opacity: .5; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.crumbs--light ol { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.crumbs--light a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Split layout + lists ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: start; }
.split__head { position: sticky; top: 120px; display: grid; gap: 18px; justify-items: start; }
.split__head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.split__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.1vw, 42px); }
.split__lead { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ticks { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ticks li { position: relative; padding: 20px 0 20px 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.ticks li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 30px; width: 14px; height: 2px; background: var(--copper); }


.scope { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 26px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--copper); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--soft); }
.scope__label { font: 700 12px/1.6 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.scope__text { font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink); }

/* Offices */
.offices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.office { display: grid; gap: 8px; align-content: start; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.office__tag { font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.office__city { font-size: 22px; }
.office address { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.office .tlink { font-size: 14px; justify-self: start; }

/* FAQ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item summary { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 22px 4px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font: 700 18px/1.4 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary .icon { color: var(--copper-strong); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.faq__item[open] summary .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__item p { padding: 0 4px 24px; font-size: 16.5px; }

/* About */
.beliefs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.belief { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 28px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.belief:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.belief__n { font: 800 14px/1.8 var(--head); letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.belief h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.belief p { font-size: 16px; }
.defs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px 40px; }
.defs div { padding-top: 20px; border-top: 2px solid var(--navy); }
.defs dt { margin-bottom: 8px; font: 700 19px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.defs dd { font-size: 16px; }
.practice-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.practice-row a { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 24px; gap: 24px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding .3s var(--ease), background-color .25s; }
.practice-row strong { font: 800 21px/1.2 var(--head); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.practice-row span { color: var(--muted); }
.practice-row .icon { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.practice-row a:hover { padding-left: 18px; background: var(--white); }
.practice-row__hl strong { color: var(--copper-strong); }


/* Insights filters + newsletter */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-top: 40px; }
.filter { padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font: 600 14.5px/1.2 var(--text); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.filter:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.filter.is-on { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.filters__empty { padding: 40px 0; color: var(--muted); }
.posts--all { padding-top: 0; }
.news { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: center; }
.news__form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 12px; align-items: end; }
.news__form .field { margin: 0; }
.news__form .form__status { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* Contact page */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
.contact__subtitle { margin: 40px 0 16px; font-size: 18px; }
.next { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.next li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.next li > span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--copper); font: 800 13px/1 var(--head); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.next p { padding-top: 3px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.direct { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.direct a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .2s; }
.direct a:hover { border-color: var(--copper); }
.direct .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.direct small { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.contact__form { padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact__form-title { margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 22px; }

.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose h2 { margin: 40px 0 12px; font-size: 22px; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.prose a { color: var(--copper-strong); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }


/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field__label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.field em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .18); border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--soft); color: var(--ink); font-size: 16px; transition: border-color .2s, background-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.field textarea { min-height: 112px; resize: vertical; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #8796A6; }
.field select { appearance: none; padding-right: 42px; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5 6 6.5l5-5' stroke='%238C6150' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--copper); background-color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 127, 110, .18); }
.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid textarea { border-color: #B4472F; background-color: #FFF7F5; }
.form__consent { margin: -2px 0 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.form__consent a { color: var(--copper-strong); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.form__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.form__status { min-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.form__status.is-error { color: #A13D27; }
.form__status.is-ok { color: #2F6B4F; }

/* ---------- Enquiry popup ---------- */
html.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }
.modal { width: min(940px, calc(100% - 32px)); max-width: none; max-height: calc(100dvh - 32px); padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent; overflow: visible; color: var(--body); }
.modal::backdrop { background: rgba(9, 22, 36, .6); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.modal[open] { animation: modalIn .4s var(--ease); }
@keyframes modalIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.985); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.modal__panel { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; max-height: calc(100dvh - 32px); overflow: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }
.modal__close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .2s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.modal__close:hover { background: var(--mist); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.modal__aside { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.modal__aside::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 260px; height: 260px; right: -110px; bottom: -120px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 127, 110, .5), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.modal__title { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 40px); letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.modal__lead { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.modal__direct { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 28px; }
.modal__direct a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; }
.modal__direct .icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--copper-light); }
.modal__form { padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px); padding-top: clamp(60px, 5vw, 64px); }
.modal__form .field textarea { min-height: 92px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { padding-top: clamp(64px, 7vw, 88px); background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); font-size: 15px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .8fr .8fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 48px); padding-bottom: 56px; }
.footer__brand p { max-width: 300px; margin: 20px 0 24px; }
.footer__title { margin-bottom: 18px; font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-light); }
.footer__col ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer__col a { transition: color .2s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__office { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
.footer__office strong { display: block; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); font-weight: 600; }
.footer__bottom { position: relative; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px 24px; padding-block: 24px; font-size: 13.5px; }
.footer__bottom::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter); height: 1px; background: var(--line-dark); }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__motto { font-family: var(--head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--copper-light); }
.social { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.social a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); transition: background-color .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s; }
.social a:hover { background: var(--copper); border-color: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.social .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.wa-float { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 850; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; height: 54px; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--copper-strong); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(13, 32, 52, .55); font: 700 14px/1 var(--head); transition: padding .3s var(--ease), background-color .2s; }
.wa-float .icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.wa-float span { max-width: 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; transition: max-width .35s var(--ease), margin .35s var(--ease); }
.wa-float:hover, .wa-float:focus-visible { background: #7A5343; padding-right: 22px; }
.wa-float:hover span, .wa-float:focus-visible span { max-width: 120px; margin-left: 10px; }

/* ---------- Motion ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }


/* ---------- Accent families for the three service lines ---------- */
:root {
  --teal: #2C6B63;
  --teal-soft: #E3F0EE;
  --gold: #7F5C1C;
  --gold-soft: #F5EAD6;
  --gold-line: #C9A15A;
}

/* Tags / chips (small labels) */
.tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); font: 600 12.5px/1.2 var(--text); letter-spacing: .01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.tag--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.tag--teal { background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal); }
.tag--gold { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); }
.tag--outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted); }
a.tag { transition: filter .2s; }
a.tag:hover { filter: brightness(.95); }
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tags li { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Header (no top bar) + Services mega-menu ---------- */
.header__inner { position: static; }
.nav__item--sub { position: static; }
.mega { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 100%; width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 48px)); margin-top: 1px; border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(13, 32, 52, .45); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translate(-50%, -6px); transition: opacity .2s, transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .2s; }
.nav__item--sub.is-open .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 1025px) { .nav__item--sub:hover .mega, .nav__item--sub:focus-within .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); } }
.nav__item--sub::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; height: 0; }
.mega__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr; padding: 28px 28px 24px; }
.mega__col { padding: 0 24px; }
.mega__col + .mega__col { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mega__col:first-child { padding-left: 4px; }
.mega__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mega__flag { font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.mega__intro { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.mega__list { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.mega__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 10px; margin-inline: -10px; border-radius: var(--r); transition: background-color .2s; }
.mega__item:hover { background: var(--soft); }
.mega__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mist); color: var(--navy); }
.mega__icon .icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.mega__item strong { display: block; font: 700 15px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.mega__item span span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.mega__plain { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.mega__plain a { display: block; padding: 7px 0; font: 600 14.5px/1.35 var(--head); color: var(--ink); transition: color .2s; }
.mega__plain a:hover { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.mega__plain em { font: 400 13px var(--text); font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); }
.mega__plain--desc a { padding: 8px 0; }
.mega__plain--desc strong { display: block; }
.mega__plain--desc span { display: block; font: 400 13.5px/1.45 var(--text); color: var(--muted); }
.mega__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 14px; font: 700 13.5px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.mega__more .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.mega__more--gold { color: var(--gold); }
.mega__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--soft); border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Home hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .76); }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -220px; top: -280px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 65%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .42), rgba(170, 127, 110, .06) 60%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
.hero__title { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(42px, 5.6vw, 78px); line-height: 1.03; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.hero__title .accent { display: block; }
.hero__lead { max-width: 540px; margin-top: 26px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px); font-weight: 300; }

/* Strategy — Execution — Measurable results (animated) */
.tagline { margin-bottom: 30px; font: 800 15px/1.3 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.tagline__to { color: var(--copper-light); }
.chips-line { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; height: 32px; padding: 0 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); border-radius: 999px; font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); }
.chip--result { border-color: rgba(217, 184, 169, .55); background: rgba(170, 127, 110, .16); color: var(--copper-light); }
.chip .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.chips-line__rule { width: 22px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); }
.tagline__swap { display: inline-grid; justify-items: start; margin-right: -.14em; }
.tagline__from, .tagline__to { grid-area: 1 / 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.tagline__from { animation: taglineOut .55s var(--ease) 1.6s both; }
.tagline__to { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); animation: taglineIn .9s var(--ease) 2.05s both; }
@keyframes taglineOut { from { opacity: 1; transform: none; } to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-.6em); } }
@keyframes taglineIn { from { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); transform: translateY(.35em); } 40% { opacity: 1; } to { opacity: 1; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transform: none; } }

/* Seats card */
.seats { position: relative; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); }
.seats__title { margin-bottom: 22px; font: 700 11.5px/1.4 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.seats__list { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.seats__list::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 20px; bottom: 20px; width: 1px; background: rgba(217, 184, 169, .35); }
.seat { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.seat__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .5); background: var(--navy); color: var(--copper-light); }
.seat__icon .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.seat strong { display: block; font: 700 17px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--white); }
.seat span span { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); }
.seats__list--light { margin-top: 28px; }
.seats__list--light::before { background: var(--line); }
.seats__list--light .seat__icon { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--copper); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.seats__list--light .seat strong { color: var(--ink); }
.seats__list--light .seat span span { color: var(--muted); }

/* Client logos strip */
.logos { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.logos__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; min-height: 96px; padding-block: 20px; }
.logos__label { flex: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.logos__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px 32px; }
.logos__list img { height: 36px; width: auto; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .75; transition: filter .3s, opacity .3s; }
.logos__list img:hover { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Where it hurts ---------- */
.pains { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.pain { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; min-height: 200px; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border-top: 3px solid var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 32, 52, .05); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.pain:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pain__q { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.pain__a { flex: 1; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.pain__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font: 700 14px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--navy); }
.pain__go .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.pain:hover .pain__go { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.pain:hover .pain__go .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
.pain--gold { border-top-color: var(--gold-line); }
.pain--gold .pain__go { color: var(--gold); }
.aside-line { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px 10px; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.after { margin-top: 40px; }

/* ---------- Roadmap (five stages) ---------- */
.roadmap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) auto; gap: 0; counter-reset: s; }
.roadmap__stage { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; padding-right: 24px; }
.roadmap__stage::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 44px; right: 8px; top: 18px; height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.roadmap__dot { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; margin-bottom: 18px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); background: var(--white); font: 800 14px/1 var(--head); color: var(--navy); }
.roadmap__stage:first-child .roadmap__dot { border-color: var(--copper); background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.roadmap__when { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.roadmap__name { font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.roadmap__line { flex: 1; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.roadmap__end { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; padding-top: 3px; }
.roadmap__result { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; height: 30px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font: 700 12.5px/1 var(--head); white-space: nowrap; }
.roadmap__result .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--copper-light); }
.deliverable { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 5px 11px 5px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal); font: 600 12.5px/1.2 var(--text); }
.deliverable .icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.roadmap--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__stage { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__stage::before { left: auto; right: 12px; width: calc(100% - 140px); top: 50%; }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__dot { width: 28px; height: 28px; margin: 0; font-size: 12px; }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__name { font: 600 14px/1 var(--head); }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__end { padding: 0; }
.stage-nav { margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ---------- Growth Partnership blocks ---------- */
.blocks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); scroll-margin-top: 100px; transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.block:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.block:target { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--copper); }
.block__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--mist); color: var(--navy); }
.block__icon .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.block__name { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.block__short { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }
.block__list { flex: 1; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.block__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.block__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .7em; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--copper); }
.block .tags { flex: 1; align-content: flex-start; }
.block .tlink { margin-top: 6px; align-self: flex-start; }

/* ---------- Beliefs ---------- */
.believe { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: start; }
.believe__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 50px); }
.believe__list { display: grid; }
.believe__list div { padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.believe__list div:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.believe__list dt { margin-bottom: 6px; font: 700 19px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.believe__list dd { font-size: 16px; }
.believe__fit { margin-top: 22px; font-style: italic; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Results ---------- */
.cases { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.case { display: grid; gap: 6px; align-content: start; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 15.5px; }
.case__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.case__label { margin-top: 10px; font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.case__label--moved { color: var(--teal); }
.case__moved { font: 700 18px/1.4 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.people-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 16px 24px; margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.people-strip > p { font: 700 15px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.people-strip ul { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.people-strip li img, .people-strip__ph { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.people-strip__ph { display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px dashed #B8742A; background: #FFF6E8; color: #B8742A; }
.people-strip__ph .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---------- Two more ways ---------- */
.duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.duo__card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); background: var(--white); }
.duo__card--gold { border-top-color: var(--gold-line); }
.duo__card h3 { font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.duo__card > p { color: var(--body); }
.duo__card .tags { margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.duo__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; margin-top: auto; }
.duo__card--gold .tlink { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Insights cards ---------- */
.posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; min-height: 230px; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.post:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.post__title { flex: 1; font-size: 19.5px; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.post__meta { display: flex; align-self: stretch; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.post__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font: 700 14px/1 var(--head); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.post__more .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.post:hover .post__more .icon { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.post.is-hidden { display: none; }
.posts__foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; }
.video-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font: 600 15px/1.35 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.video-link > .icon:first-child { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--navy); }
.video-link > .icon:last-child { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.video-link:hover span { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.phero__extra { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.ctaband { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: clamp(72px, 8vw, 112px); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); text-align: center; }
.ctaband::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 520px; height: 520px; left: 50%; bottom: -380px; margin-left: -260px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 127, 110, .4), transparent 68%); pointer-events: none; }
.ctaband__inner { position: relative; max-width: 760px; }
.ctaband__title { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 58px); letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.ctaband__text { max-width: 560px; margin: 18px auto 0; font-size: 18px; }
.ctaband__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 34px; }

/* ---------- Services page ---------- */
.jump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.jump .tag { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; }
.svc-section { border-top: 3px solid var(--navy); scroll-margin-top: 80px; }
.svc-section--teal { border-top-color: var(--teal); }
.svc-section--gold { border-top-color: var(--gold-line); }
.svc-section__tag { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc-section .shead { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.blocks--tags .block__icon { margin-bottom: -2px; }
.band-note { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px 32px; margin-top: 28px; padding: 18px 24px; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--mist); font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.band-note--light { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.band-note p { max-width: 720px; }
.acc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.acc-grid--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; margin-top: 16px; }
.acc { padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 2px solid var(--teal); }
.acc h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.acc p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.acc-grid--two .acc { border-top-color: var(--line); }
.cap-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.cap-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
.cap-card h3 { font-size: 21px; }
.cap-card .tlink { margin-top: auto; color: var(--gold); }
.cap-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.cap-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 16px; }
.cap-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .72em; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-line); }
.cap-list strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.cap-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: start; scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
.cap-split__head { display: grid; gap: 20px; justify-items: start; }
.cap-split__head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cap-split .cap-list li { padding-block: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-left: 24px; font-size: 17px; }
.cap-split .cap-list li::before { top: 1.45em; }
.cap-split .cap-list { gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---------- How we work page ---------- */
.stage-cards { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.stage { padding: 26px 28px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.stage__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.stage__head h3 { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.stage__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.stage__label { margin-bottom: 8px; font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.stage__label--get { color: var(--teal); }
.stage__cols p { font-size: 15.5px; }
.stage__get { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--muted); }
.feels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.feel { padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
.feel:last-child:nth-child(3n + 1) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.feel h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.feel p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.person { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); }
.person.is-hidden { display: none; }
.person__photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; background: var(--mist); }
.person__photo--ph { border-bottom: 1px dashed #B8742A; background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E8 0 10px, #FDEFD9 10px 20px); }
.person__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
.person__name { font-size: 18px; }
.person__role { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.person__focus { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; }
.offers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.offer { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 26px 24px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font-size: 15px; }
.offer strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.offer__name { font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.offer__go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; }
.offer--featured { border: 2px solid var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.offer--featured .tag { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.offer--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.offer--wide p { max-width: 760px; }
.faq-wrap { max-width: 880px; }
.faq__item p { color: var(--body); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
.about-intro__art { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.about-intro .split__lead { margin-top: 18px; }

/* Footer additions */
.footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
.footer__brand > p { margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 320px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.footer__promise { font: 700 16px/1.4 var(--head) !important; color: var(--white); margin-top: 20px !important; }
.footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__brand .social { margin-top: 22px; }

/* Headline accents start on their own line */
.phero--contact .accent-dark, .ctaband__title .accent, .modal__title .accent { display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav__link { padding: 10px 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }
  .nav__link::after { left: 10px; right: 10px; }
  .header__inner { gap: 18px; }
  .roadmap { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); row-gap: 24px; }
  .roadmap__end { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .offers { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header__cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: grid; }
  .nav { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; max-height: calc(100dvh - 72px); overflow-y: auto; padding: 8px var(--gutter) 28px; background: var(--navy); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px); transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s; }
  .nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav__list { display: block; }
  .nav__item { flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .nav__link { flex: 1; padding: 16px 0; font-size: 18px; }
  .nav__link::after { display: none; }
  .nav__link.is-active { color: var(--copper-light); }
  .nav__toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .nav__mobile-cta { display: block; margin-top: 24px; }
  .nav__mobile-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .mega { position: static; width: 100%; margin: 0 0 14px; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; display: none; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: none; }
  .nav__item--sub.is-open .mega { display: block; transform: none; }
  .mega__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 18px 18px 6px; }
  .mega__col, .mega__col:first-child { padding: 0 0 16px; }
  .mega__col + .mega__col { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 16px; }
  .mega__intro { display: none; }
  .mega__plain { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 16px; }
  .mega__plain--desc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega__foot { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 0 0 var(--r) var(--r); }

  .hero__grid, .believe, .about-intro, .cap-split, .contact__grid, .news, .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split__head { position: static; }
  .seats { max-width: 560px; }
  .pains, .cases, .posts, .feels, .acc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .posts .post:nth-child(3):last-child { display: none; }
  .posts--all .post:nth-child(3):last-child { display: flex; }
  .feel:last-child:nth-child(3n + 1) { grid-column: auto; }
  .feel:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .cases .case:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .roadmap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 24px; }
  .roadmap__stage::before { display: none; }
  .roadmap__stage { padding-right: 0; }
  .roadmap--compact { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; }
  .stage__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stage__cols > div:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .about-intro__art { max-width: 460px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .header__inner { height: 68px; }
  .brand__logo { width: 130px; height: 54px; }
  .nav { max-height: calc(100dvh - 68px); }
  .mega__plain { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero { padding-top: 40px; }
  .hero::before { display: none; }
  .chips-line { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .chip { height: 30px; padding: 0 11px; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .chips-line { gap: 8px; }
  .chips-line__rule { display: none; }
  .actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .logos__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }

  .pains, .cases, .posts, .feels, .acc-grid, .acc-grid--two, .blocks, .duo, .cap-cols, .offers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cases .case:last-child:nth-child(odd), .feel:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: auto; }
  .pain { min-height: 0; }
  .posts .post:nth-child(3):last-child { display: flex; }
  .post { min-height: 0; }
  .roadmap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .roadmap__stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; column-gap: 16px; align-items: start; padding-bottom: 26px; }
  .roadmap__stage > :not(.roadmap__dot) { grid-column: 2; }
  .roadmap__dot { grid-row: span 4; margin: 0; }
  .roadmap__stage::before { display: block; left: 17.5px; right: auto; top: 40px; bottom: 0; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .roadmap__stage .deliverable { justify-self: start; }
  .roadmap__end { padding-left: 52px; }
  .roadmap--compact { display: none; }
  .stage { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .stage__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .person__body { padding: 14px 14px 18px; }
  .scope { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .practice-row a { grid-template-columns: 1fr 24px; gap: 4px 16px; padding: 18px 4px; }
  .practice-row strong, .practice-row span { grid-column: 1; }
  .practice-row .icon { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .form__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .news__form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .direct a { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .ctaband__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .offices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wa-float { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; height: 50px; padding: 0 14px; }
  .band-note { padding: 16px 18px; }

  .modal { width: 100%; max-height: 92dvh; margin: auto auto 0; }
  .modal[open] { animation: sheetIn .4s var(--ease); }
  @keyframes sheetIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
  .modal__panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-height: 92dvh; border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0; }
  .modal__aside { padding: 26px 22px 22px; }
  .modal__aside .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .modal__title { font-size: 28px; padding-right: 44px; }
  .modal__lead, .modal__direct { display: none; }
  .modal__close { top: 18px; right: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); color: var(--white); }
  .modal__form { padding: 22px 22px 28px; }
  .modal__form .field--company { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .tagline__from { animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
  .tagline__to { animation: none !important; opacity: 1; clip-path: none; }
}

@media print {
  .header, .wa-float, .modal, .ctaband, .footer { display: none !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v4 additions: client marquee, six-step roadmap, About sub-nav, Team,
   Careers, Insights articles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Client logos: endless marquee, gently floating logos */
.clients { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; }
.clients__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; padding-block: 22px; }
.clients__label { flex: none; max-width: 120px; font: 700 12px/1.4 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.marquee { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track, .marquee:focus-within .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; height: 72px; padding: 0 44px; }
.marquee__item img { width: auto; max-width: 170px; height: 56px; object-fit: contain; opacity: .9; animation: bob 5s ease-in-out infinite; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), scale .35s var(--ease); }
.marquee__item:nth-child(3n+2) img { animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.marquee__item:nth-child(3n) img { animation-delay: -3.2s; }
.marquee__item img[alt="IIC Lakshya"], .marquee__item img[src*="iic-lakshya"] { height: 34px; max-width: 190px; }
.marquee__item:hover img { opacity: 1; scale: 1.06; }
.marquee__item:hover img { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-25%); } }
@keyframes bob { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }

/* Roadmap: five stages and the results step */
.roadmap { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) 1.3fr; }
.roadmap__step { font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.roadmap__stage:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.roadmap__stage:last-child::before { display: none; }
.roadmap__stage--result { margin: -18px 0; padding: 18px 20px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__dot { border-color: var(--copper); background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__dot .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__name { color: var(--white); font-size: 19px; }
.roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__step { color: var(--copper-light); }
.roadmap__stage--result .deliverable { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); color: var(--white); }
.roadmap--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, auto); justify-content: space-between; }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__stage--result { margin: 0; padding: 6px 14px 6px 6px; border-radius: 999px; }
.roadmap--compact .roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__name { color: var(--white); font-size: 19px; }
.measures { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.measures li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 4px 9px 4px 7px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .4); font: 600 12px/1.2 var(--text); color: var(--copper-light); }
.measures .icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.measures--mini { margin: 2px 0 10px; }
.stage--result { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.stage--result .stage__head h3 { color: var(--white); }
.stage--result .stage__label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.stage--result .stage__label--get { color: var(--copper-light); }
.stage--result .stage__get { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.stage--result .deliverable { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); color: var(--white); }
.stage--result .tag--navy { background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.measure-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.measure { display: grid; gap: 6px; align-content: start; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--r); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.measure strong { font: 700 17px/1.2 var(--head); color: var(--white); }
.measure > span:last-child { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65); }
.measure__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(170, 127, 110, .2); color: var(--copper-light); }
.measure__icon .icon { width: 19px; height: 19px; }

/* About: on-page navigation */
.subnav { position: sticky; top: 68px; z-index: 50; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.subnav__inner { display: flex; gap: 6px; overflow-x: auto; padding-block: 10px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.subnav__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.subnav a { flex: none; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font: 600 14px/1 var(--head); color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .2s; }
.subnav a:hover { background: var(--mist); }
#why, #how-we-work, #ways-to-start, #faq, #offices, #apply, #openings { scroll-margin-top: 130px; }
.team-teaser { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px 48px; }
.team-teaser > div:first-child { max-width: 620px; }
.team-teaser .actions { margin: 0; }
.person__name { font-size: 18px; }

/* Careers */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.work { display: grid; gap: 10px; align-content: start; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.work:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.work h3 { font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.work p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.openings { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.opening { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
.opening h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.opening__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.opening__meta span:last-child { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.opening__meta .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.openings-empty { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 14px 22px; align-items: start; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px dashed var(--line); background: var(--soft); }
.openings-empty > .ph { grid-column: 2; justify-self: start; }
.openings-empty h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 20px; }
.openings-empty p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 620px; }
.openings-empty__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.apply { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.apply .form { padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.apply__offices { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; }
.apply__offices li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.apply__offices strong { color: var(--ink); margin-right: 4px; }
.apply__offices .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--copper-strong); flex: none; }

/* Insights: latest article, cards, article page */
.lead-post { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; overflow: hidden; margin: 8px 0 52px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.lead-post:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.lead-post__art { display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 220px; color: var(--copper-light);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .45), transparent 55%), repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px), #0F2236; }
.lead-post__art .icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; stroke-width: 1.2; }
.lead-post__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 40px); }
.lead-post__kicker { font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-light); }
.lead-post__title { font: 800 clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px)/1.2 var(--head); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--white); }
.lead-post__meta { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); }
.lead-post .tlink { color: var(--copper-light); margin-top: 6px; }
.insights__h { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.post { border-top: 3px solid var(--navy); }
.post--growth { border-top-color: var(--copper); }
.post--operations { border-top-color: var(--teal); }
.post--capital { border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.post__by { margin-top: -6px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.post:hover .post__more .icon { transform: translateX(3px); }

.article__hero { padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); background: var(--mist); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.article__head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
.article__title { max-width: 920px; }
.article__head .crumbs { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 48px); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.article__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 12px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.article__meta strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font: 700 15px/1.3 var(--head); }
.article__meta strong + span { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; }
.article__avatar { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--copper-light); font: 800 14px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.article__dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); }
.article__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 280px; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px); padding-block: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.article__body { max-width: 720px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75; }
.article__body > p:first-child { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink); }
.article__body h2 { margin: 44px 0 14px; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.article__body h3 { margin: 32px 0 10px; font-size: 20px; }
.article__body h4 { margin: 24px 0 8px; font-size: 17px; }
.article__body ul, .article__body ol { margin: 0 0 18px; padding-left: 0; }
.article__body li { position: relative; margin-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 24px; }
.article__body ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: .7em; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--copper); }
.article__body ol { counter-reset: li; }
.article__body ol li::before { counter-increment: li; content: counter(li) "."; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.article__body blockquote { margin: 28px 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; border-left: 3px solid var(--copper); font: 600 20px/1.5 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }
.article__body hr { margin: 36px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.article__body strong { color: var(--ink); }
.article__aside { position: relative; }
.article__card { position: sticky; top: 100px; display: grid; gap: 12px; justify-items: start; padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); font-size: 15px; }
.article__card-title { font: 800 19px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--white); }
.article__share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.article__card + .article__share { position: sticky; top: 330px; }
.article__share p { margin-right: 4px; }
.article__share a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.article__share a:hover { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.article__share .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .roadmap { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 36px; }
  .roadmap__stage:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .roadmap__stage--result { margin: -18px 0; }
  .roadmap--compact { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; }
  .measure-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .apply { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article__card, .article__card + .article__share { position: static; }
  .article__aside { max-width: 520px; }
  .opening { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .clients__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; padding-block: 18px 10px; }
  .clients__label { max-width: none; }
  .marquee { align-self: stretch; }
  .marquee__item { padding: 0 28px; height: 64px; }
  .marquee__item img { height: 42px; max-width: 130px; }
  .marquee__item img[src*="iic-lakshya"] { height: 28px; max-width: 150px; }
  .roadmap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 0; }
  .roadmap__stage--result { margin: 0; padding: 18px 16px; }
  .roadmap__stage--result::before { display: none !important; }
  .roadmap__stage .measures { grid-column: 2; }
  .measure-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .measure-grid .measure:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lead-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lead-post__art { min-height: 120px; }
  .openings-empty { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .openings-empty > .ph { grid-column: 1; }
  .article__body { font-size: 17px; }
  .article__body > p:first-child { font-size: 18.5px; }
  .article__body h2 { font-size: 23px; }
  .subnav { top: 68px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee { -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none !important; width: auto; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .marquee__item[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
  .marquee__item img { animation: none !important; }
}
.stage { border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section--mist .stage { border-color: transparent; }
.stage--result { border-color: var(--navy); }
.marquee__item img[src*="fruitbae"] { height: 68px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   v5: roadmap as rising cards (staircase), five-card "stuck" grid
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: end; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px;
  min-height: calc(250px + var(--i) * 30px); margin: 0; padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 3px solid var(--navy); background: var(--soft);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage::before { display: none; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__dot { width: 34px; height: 34px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 14px; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__name { font-size: 19px; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__line { flex: 1; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .deliverable { font-size: 12px; }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage--result { border: 0; background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(13, 32, 52, .6); }
.roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage--result .roadmap__dot { border-color: var(--white); background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.roadmap__arrow { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 18px; color: var(--copper-light); }
.roadmap__arrow .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.roadmap__note { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.reveal.roadmap__stage { transition-delay: calc(var(--i) * 70ms); }

/* "Pick where you're stuck": five cards (3 + 2) */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .pains { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .pains > * { grid-column: span 2; }
  .pains > :nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: span 3; }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 14px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage:nth-child(3n+1) { min-height: 250px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage:nth-child(3n+2) { min-height: 276px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage:nth-child(3n) { min-height: 302px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage--result { margin: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage, .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage:nth-child(n) { display: flex; min-height: 0; margin-left: calc(var(--i) * 8px); padding: 18px 16px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__stage > * { grid-column: auto; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__dot { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .roadmap:not(.roadmap--compact) .roadmap__line { margin-bottom: 8px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) { #team .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* Measures ticker on the results step: one measure at a time, sliding up */
.ticker { --h: 40px; --t: 10s; display: grid; gap: 8px; align-self: stretch; margin: 4px 0 12px; padding: 12px 14px 12px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .28); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); }
.ticker__label { font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.ticker__window { display: block; height: var(--h); overflow: hidden; }
.ticker__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; animation: ticker var(--t) cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1) infinite; }
.ticker__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; height: var(--h); font: 800 22px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--white); }
.ticker__item .icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; padding: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); stroke-width: 2; flex: none; }
.ticker__bar { display: block; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); overflow: hidden; }
.ticker__bar span { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: var(--copper-light); transform-origin: left; animation: tickbar calc(var(--t) / 5) linear infinite; }
.ticker__dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.ticker__dots i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); animation: tickdot var(--t) steps(1) infinite; }
.ticker__dots i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: calc(var(--t) * -.8); }
.ticker__dots i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: calc(var(--t) * -.6); }
.ticker__dots i:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: calc(var(--t) * -.4); }
.ticker__dots i:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: calc(var(--t) * -.2); }
.roadmap__stage--result:hover .ticker__list, .roadmap__stage--result:hover .ticker__bar span, .roadmap__stage--result:hover .ticker__dots i { animation-play-state: paused; }
.measures--static { display: none; }
@keyframes ticker {
  0%, 16% { transform: translateY(0); }
  20%, 36% { transform: translateY(calc(var(--h) * -1)); }
  40%, 56% { transform: translateY(calc(var(--h) * -2)); }
  60%, 76% { transform: translateY(calc(var(--h) * -3)); }
  80%, 96% { transform: translateY(calc(var(--h) * -4)); }
  100% { transform: translateY(calc(var(--h) * -5)); }
}
@keyframes tickbar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes tickdot { 0% { background: var(--copper-light); } 20%, 100% { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ticker { display: none; }
  .measures--static { display: flex; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v6: roadmap as a rising bar chart
   ========================================================================== */
.bars__list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: end; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--navy); }
.bar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; min-width: 0; }
.bar__head { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.bar__step { font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.bar__name { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.bar__col {
  --c: #E3EAF2; --tx: var(--muted); --nm: var(--navy);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; height: calc(240px + var(--i) * 44px);
  padding: 18px 16px 16px; border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0; background: var(--c); color: var(--tx);
  transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.bar:nth-child(2) .bar__col { --c: #CBD7E4; }
.bar:nth-child(3) .bar__col { --c: #8FA6BE; --tx: #22384F; }
.bar:nth-child(4) .bar__col { --c: #2E4A67; --tx: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); --nm: var(--white); }
.bar--result .bar__col { --tx: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); --nm: var(--white); height: calc(240px + 4 * 44px + 70px); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--copper), var(--copper-strong)); }
.bar__col:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.bar__num { font: 800 34px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--nm); }
.bar__line { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.bar__col .deliverable { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; background: var(--white); }
.bar:nth-child(4) .bar__col .deliverable, .bar--result .bar__col .deliverable { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); color: var(--white); }
.bar__mname { display: none; }
.bars__note { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Ticker on the copper results bar */
.bar--result .ticker { margin: 0; padding: 10px 12px; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.bar--result .ticker__label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
.bar--result .ticker__item { font-size: 19px; }
.bar--result .ticker__item .icon { background: var(--white); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.bar--result .ticker__bar span { background: var(--white); }
.bar--result .ticker__dots i { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); }
@keyframes tickdotw { 0% { background: var(--white); } 20%, 100% { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); } }
.bar--result .ticker__dots i { animation-name: tickdotw; }
.bar--result:hover .ticker__list, .bar--result:hover .ticker__bar span, .bar--result:hover .ticker__dots i { animation-play-state: paused; }
.bar--result .measures--static li { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); color: var(--white); }

/* Bars grow up from the baseline as they scroll into view */
.js .bar.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .bar.reveal .bar__col { transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(var(--i) * 110ms), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.js .bar.reveal .bar__col > * { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease) calc(var(--i) * 110ms + .55s); }
.js .bar.reveal .bar__head { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity .5s var(--ease) calc(var(--i) * 110ms + .35s), transform .5s var(--ease) calc(var(--i) * 110ms + .35s); }
.js .bar.reveal.is-visible .bar__col { transform: none; }
.js .bar.reveal.is-visible .bar__col > * { opacity: 1; }
.js .bar.reveal.is-visible .bar__head { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .bar.reveal.is-visible .bar__col:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .bars__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 28px; border-bottom: 0; }
  .bar__col { border-radius: 14px; }
  .bar:nth-child(n) .bar__col { height: auto; min-height: calc(230px + var(--i) * 18px); }
  .bar--result { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .bar--result .bar__col { min-height: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .bars__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 14px; }
  .bar { flex-direction: row; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .bar__head { display: none; }
  .bar__col, .bar:nth-child(n) .bar__col { height: auto; min-height: 0; width: calc(72% + var(--i) * 7%); padding: 16px; }
  .bar__num { font-size: 26px; }
  .bar__mname { display: inline; margin-left: 10px; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
  .js .bar.reveal .bar__col { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .bar.reveal .bar__col, .js .bar.reveal .bar__col > *, .js .bar.reveal .bar__head { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transition: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .tagline { font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .13em; margin-bottom: 22px; } }

/* Client strip: logos run to the right edge of the screen, no white fade on the right */
.marquee {
  margin-right: calc(-1 * (var(--gutter) + max(0px, (100vw - var(--container) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2)));
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 48px);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 48px);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .marquee { margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; }
}

/* Client strip: no white band; it sits on the same pale background as the section below */
.clients { background: var(--mist); border-bottom: 0; }
.clients + .section--mist { padding-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.marquee__item img { mix-blend-mode: multiply; }

/* ==========================================================================
   v8: tighter rhythm (each section fits one screen), gradients, motion,
   compact cards, looping tagline
   ========================================================================== */
:root { --sy: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 68px); }
.shead { margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px); }
.shead__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 2.9vw, 42px); }
.shead__lead { font-size: 17px; }
.shead--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: end; }
.shead--split .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.phero { padding-block: clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 68px); }
.phero__lead { margin-top: 14px; }

/* ---- 1. Tagline loops: Results ⇄ Measurable results ---- */
.tagline__from { animation: tagFrom 7s var(--ease) 1.2s infinite both; }
.tagline__to { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); animation: tagTo 7s var(--ease) 1.2s infinite both; }
@keyframes tagFrom {
  0%, 30% { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  36%, 88% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-.6em); }
  94%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes tagTo {
  0%, 34% { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); transform: translateY(.35em); }
  46%, 82% { opacity: 1; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transform: none; }
  88%, 100% { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transform: translateY(-.5em); }
}

/* ---- 2. Gradients above and below the client logos ---- */
.hero { padding-block: clamp(44px, 5vw, 76px); background:
  radial-gradient(900px 480px at 85% -10%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .28), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(44, 107, 99, .18), transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(165deg, #0E2034 0%, #132B43 48%, #1E4064 100%); }
.hero::before { display: none; }
.clients { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DCE5EF 0%, #E9EFF6 100%); }
.clients + .section--mist { padding-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); background:
  radial-gradient(700px 360px at 92% 20%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .12), transparent 70%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, #E9EFF6 0%, #F5F8FB 55%, #FFFFFF 100%); }

/* ---- 3. Business motion in the hero and the closing band ---- */
.hero__fx { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.fx-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.fx-bars rect { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045); transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: bottom; animation: fxBar 6s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: var(--d); }
.fx-line { stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: fxLine 7s cubic-bezier(.45, 0, .25, 1) infinite; }
.fx-area { opacity: .9; }
.fx-float { position: absolute; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .28); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); color: var(--copper-light); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); animation: fxFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fx-float .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.fx-float--1 { left: 47%; top: 14%; }
.fx-float--2 { left: 56%; bottom: 16%; animation-delay: -2s; animation-duration: 10s; }
.fx-float--3 { right: 1.5%; top: 80%; animation-delay: -4s; }
.fx-float--4 { left: 4%; bottom: 8%; animation-delay: -6s; animation-duration: 11s; }
.fx-float--5 { right: 30%; top: 6%; animation-delay: -3s; animation-duration: 12s; }
.hero__grid { z-index: 1; }
.seats { background: rgba(14, 32, 52, .55); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
@keyframes fxLine { 0% { stroke-dashoffset: 1; } 70%, 88% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; } 100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes fxBar { 0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(.55); } 50% { transform: scaleY(1); } }
@keyframes fxFloat { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0); } 33% { transform: translate(8px, -14px) rotate(4deg); } 66% { transform: translate(-6px, 8px) rotate(-3deg); } }

.ctaband { padding-block: clamp(52px, 5.6vw, 84px); background: linear-gradient(165deg, #0E2034, #132B43 55%, #1E4064); }
.ctaband__fx { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.cfx { position: absolute; bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 10px; height: 70%; }
.cfx--l { left: 4%; }
.cfx--r { right: 4%; flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.cfx i { display: block; width: 18px; height: calc(22% + var(--i) * 16%); border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(217, 184, 169, .35), rgba(217, 184, 169, .04)); transform-origin: bottom; animation: fxBar 5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -.6s); }
.cfx-ring { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 520px; height: 520px; margin: -260px 0 0 -260px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .16); animation: ring 6s ease-out infinite; }
.cfx-ring--2 { animation-delay: -3s; }
@keyframes ring { from { transform: scale(.55); opacity: 1; } to { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } }
.ctaband__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 48px); }

/* ---- 4. "Pick where you're stuck": compact, modern cards ---- */
.pains, .pains > *, .pains > :nth-child(n+4) { grid-column: auto; }
.pains { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.pain { position: relative; gap: 8px; min-height: 0; padding: 18px 18px 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .08); border-top: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .08); border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 32, 52, .04), 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(13, 32, 52, .35); overflow: hidden; }
.pain::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--copper)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.pain:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pain:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pain__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.pain__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--mist); color: var(--navy); transition: background-color .3s, color .3s; }
.pain__icon .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.pain__arrow { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s; }
.pain__arrow .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.pain:hover .pain__icon { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.pain:hover .pain__arrow { transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--copper-strong); border-color: var(--copper-strong); color: var(--white); }
.pain__q { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }
.pain__a { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.pain__go { margin-top: 4px; font: 700 11.5px/1.2 var(--head); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.pain:hover .pain__go { color: var(--copper-strong); }
.pain--gold .pain__icon { background: #F4ECDD; color: var(--gold); }
.pain--gold .pain__go { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- 5/6. Compact sections ---- */
.bar__col { height: calc(190px + var(--i) * 34px); padding: 16px 14px 14px; gap: 8px; }
.bar--result .bar__col { height: calc(190px + 4 * 34px + 40px); }
.bar__num { font-size: 28px; }
.bar__name { font-size: 18px; }
.bar__head { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bar__line { font-size: 14px; }
.blocks:not(.blocks--tags) { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.blocks:not(.blocks--tags) .block { padding: 22px 20px; gap: 10px; }
.block__name { font-size: 19px; }
.block__list li { font-size: 14.5px; }
.blocks--tags { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.blocks--tags .block { padding: 22px 20px; gap: 10px; }
.blocks--tags .tags li { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 5px 10px; }
.block__short { font-size: 14.5px; }
.case { padding: 20px; gap: 4px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.people-strip { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px; }
.duo__card { padding: 26px; gap: 10px; }
.post { min-height: 0; padding: 20px; gap: 12px; }
.post__title { font-size: 17px; }
.posts { gap: 14px; }
.posts--all { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.posts__foot { margin-top: 20px; }
.filters { padding-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.pager { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; }
.pager[hidden] { display: none; }
.pager__btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font: 700 14px/1 var(--head); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.pager__btn:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.pager__btn.is-on { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* About */
.about-intro { grid-template-columns: .6fr 1.4fr; }
.about-intro__art img { max-height: 420px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.stage-tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stage-tabs[hidden] { display: none; }
.stage-tab { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font: 700 14.5px/1.2 var(--head); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; text-align: left; transition: background-color .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s; }
.stage-tab:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.stage-tab__n { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); font-size: 12.5px; }
.stage-tab__n .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.stage-tab[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.stage-tab[aria-selected="true"] .stage-tab__n { border-color: var(--copper-light); background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.stage-tab--result[aria-selected="true"] { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--copper), var(--copper-strong)); border-color: var(--copper-strong); }
.stage-cards { gap: 0; }
.stage[hidden] { display: none; }
.stage { padding: 24px 26px; }
.measure-grid { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; }
.measure { padding: 14px; }
.feels { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.feel { padding: 20px; }
.practice-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; border-top: 0; }
.practice-row a { grid-template-columns: 1fr 20px; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 6px 12px; height: 100%; padding: 18px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); }
.practice-row a .icon { grid-row: 1; grid-column: 2; }
.practice-row a span { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 14.5px; }
.practice-row strong { font-size: 17px; }
.practice-row a:hover { padding-left: 18px; border-color: var(--navy); }
.offers { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.offer { padding: 20px 18px; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; }
.offer__name { font-size: 18px; }
.offer--wide { grid-column: auto; }
#team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.person__photo { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.person__body { padding: 14px 14px 16px; gap: 5px; }
.person__name { font-size: 15.5px; }
.person__role { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.person__focus { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.45; margin-top: 4px; }
.person .ph { font-size: 11px; }
.person .tag { font-size: 11.5px; }
#team .filters { padding-top: 0; }
.faq-wrap { max-width: none; }
.faq { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 40px; border-top: 0; align-items: start; }
.faq__item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item summary { padding: 16px 4px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.faq__item p { padding-bottom: 16px; font-size: 15px; }
.office { padding: 22px; }

/* Services */
.acc-grid { gap: 12px; }
.acc { padding: 18px 20px; }
.acc h3 { font-size: 16.5px; }
.acc p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.acc-grid--two { margin-top: 12px; }
.band-note { margin-top: 20px; }
.cap-card { padding: 24px; gap: 14px; }
.cap-list li { padding-block: 10px; }

/* Careers + contact */
.apply .form { padding: 22px 24px; }
.apply .field textarea { min-height: 90px; }
.apply .field { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact__subtitle { margin: 22px 0 12px; }
.direct { margin-top: 22px; }
.contact__form .field textarea { min-height: 90px; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .pains { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .offers { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  #team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .posts--all { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .feels { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stage-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, auto); overflow-x: auto; }
  .fx-float--1, .fx-float--5 { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .shead--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .practice-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faq { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq__item:nth-child(2) { border-top: 0; }
  .posts--all { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .pains { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .pain { padding: 14px; }
  .pain__q { font-size: 15px; }
  .pain__a { display: none; }
  .blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags, .offers, .practice-row, .posts--all { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .feels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stage-tabs { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
  .stage-tab { flex: none; }
  .fx-float { display: none; }
  .cfx { display: none; }
  .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-intro__art img { max-height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .pain__q { font-size: 14.5px; } .pain__go { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .06em; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tagline__from { animation: none !important; opacity: 0; }
  .tagline__to { animation: none !important; opacity: 1; clip-path: none; transform: none; }
  .fx-line { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; animation: none !important; }
  .fx-dot { display: none; }
  .fx-bars rect, .fx-float, .cfx i, .cfx-ring { animation: none !important; }
}
/* Services: service lists as compact ticked lines */
.blocks--tags .tags { display: grid; gap: 6px; margin: 4px 0 0; }
.blocks--tags .tags li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 0 18px; border: 0; background: none; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); border-radius: 0; }
.blocks--tags .tags li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--copper); }
/* Contact: tighter hero + form */
.phero--contact .phero__title { font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px); }
.phero--contact .phero__lead { font-size: 17px; }
.next p { font-size: 15.5px; }
.next { gap: 10px; }
.direct a { padding: 10px 14px 10px 12px; }
.contact__form .form__actions, .apply .form__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.contact__form .field, .modal .field { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact__form-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.field textarea { min-height: 84px; }
.field { gap: 5px; }
.form__consent { margin: 2px 0 14px; }
.contact__form .btn, .modal .form__actions .btn { padding-inline: 20px; }
.band-note { margin-top: 16px; padding-block: 14px; }
.svc-section .shead { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-section__tag { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blocks--tags .block__icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
/* Shorter laptop screens: tighten further so each section still fits */
@media (max-height: 820px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  :root { --sy: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 46px); }
  .shead { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .shead__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px); }
  .bar__col { height: calc(168px + var(--i) * 30px); }
  .bar--result .bar__col { height: calc(168px + 4 * 30px + 40px); }
  .phero { padding-block: 32px; }
  .phero--contact .phero__title { font-size: 40px; }
  .blocks--tags .tags { gap: 4px; }
  .blocks--tags .tags li { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .cap-list li { padding-block: 7px; }
  .field { margin-bottom: 10px; }
}
.feels > .feel:nth-child(n) { grid-column: auto; }

/* Seamless blend: hero → client strip → "Pick where you're stuck" (no hard edges) */
.hero { padding-bottom: calc(clamp(44px, 5vw, 76px) + 56px); }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 170px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(220, 229, 239, 0) 0%, rgba(220, 229, 239, .12) 35%, rgba(220, 229, 239, .55) 72%, #DCE5EF 100%); }
.hero__grid { z-index: 1; }
.clients { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #DCE5EF 0%, #E4EAF2 100%); }
.clients + .section--mist { background:
  radial-gradient(520px 260px at 90% 38%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .09), transparent 72%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, #E4EAF2 0%, #EEF2F7 30%, #F7F9FB 65%, #FFFFFF 100%); }

/* ==========================================================================
   v9: premium layer — motion, depth, consistent spacing on every page
   ========================================================================== */

/* Scroll progress */
.progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 950; height: 3px; pointer-events: none; }
.progress span { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--copper), var(--copper-light)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }

/* Glass header once scrolled */
.header { transition: box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s, background-color .3s; }
.header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(19, 43, 67, .86); backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(14px); }

/* Buttons: light sweep + soft lift */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .28) 50%, transparent 70%); transform: translateX(-120%); transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }
.btn--primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9A6B58, var(--copper-strong) 55%, #7A5343); }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E6150, #7A5343); }
.btn--ghost:hover, .btn--ghost-light:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Eyebrow rule draws in */
.eyebrow::before { transform-origin: left; animation: rule 1s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes rule { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

/* Softer, more refined reveal (rise + de-blur) */
.js .reveal:not(.bar) { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); filter: blur(6px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease), filter .8s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible:not(.bar) { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }

/* Card spotlight (pointer-following glow) */
.fx-card { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.fx-glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
  background: radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(170, 127, 110, .16), transparent 65%); }
.fx-card:hover .fx-glow { opacity: 1; }
.bar__col .fx-glow, .stage--result .fx-glow, .article__card .fx-glow, .duo__card .fx-glow { background: radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), transparent 65%); }
.block, .offer, .acc, .post, .cap-card, .office, .feel, .duo__card, .case, .person, .practice-row a, .opening { transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.block:hover, .offer:hover, .acc:hover, .cap-card:hover, .office:hover, .feel:hover, .duo__card:hover, .case:hover, .person:hover, .opening:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -28px rgba(13, 32, 52, .45); border-color: rgba(19, 43, 67, .14); }
.block__icon, .measure__icon, .openings-empty__icon { transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background-color .3s, color .3s; }
.block:hover .block__icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* Featured offer: slowly rotating gradient border */
@property --ang { syntax: "<angle>"; initial-value: 0deg; inherits: false; }
.offer--featured { border: 2px solid transparent; background: linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)) padding-box, conic-gradient(from var(--ang), var(--navy), var(--copper), var(--copper-light), var(--navy)) border-box; animation: spin 6s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { --ang: 360deg; } }

/* ---- Inner-page hero motion ---- */
.phero, .article__hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.phero > .container, .article__hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pfx { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.pfx__orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(10px); animation: orb 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pfx__orb--1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; right: -120px; top: -180px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 127, 110, .32), transparent 65%); }
.pfx__orb--2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; right: 26%; bottom: -230px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(44, 107, 99, .18), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -6s; animation-duration: 17s; }
@keyframes orb { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(-40px, 30px); } }
.pfx__dots { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; width: 46%; height: 100%; fill: rgba(19, 43, 67, .09); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 40%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 40%); }
.phero--dark .pfx__dots { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); }
.phero--dark { background: radial-gradient(800px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .26), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(165deg, #0E2034 0%, #132B43 50%, #1E4064 100%); }
.phero--light { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #E4EBF3 0%, #EEF2F7 55%, #F6F8FB 100%); }
.pfx__card { position: absolute; right: max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2)); top: 50%; width: 330px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 18px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(13, 32, 52, .35); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); animation: cardFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.phero--dark .pfx__card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }
@keyframes cardFloat { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%); } 50% { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 10px)); } }
.pfx__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pfx__top i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(19, 43, 67, .18); }
.phero--dark .pfx__top i { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); }
.pfx__pill { margin-left: auto; width: 74px; height: 8px; border-radius: 99px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(170, 127, 110, .5), rgba(170, 127, 110, .15)); }
.pfx__body { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; height: 96px; }
.pfx__bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 8px; height: 100%; }
.pfx__bars span { width: 22px; height: calc(30% + var(--i) * 13%); border-radius: 6px 6px 2px 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #5E7A96, #132B43); transform-origin: bottom; animation: pbar 4.8s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * .15s); }
.pfx__bars span:last-child { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--copper-light), var(--copper-strong)); }
.phero--dark .pfx__bars span { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .45), rgba(255, 255, 255, .12)); }
.phero--dark .pfx__bars span:last-child { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--copper-light), var(--copper)); }
@keyframes pbar { 0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(.45); } 45%, 70% { transform: scaleY(1); } }
.pfx__gauge { width: 64px; height: 64px; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.pfx__gauge circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(19, 43, 67, .12); stroke-width: 5; }
.phero--dark .pfx__gauge circle { stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.pfx__gauge .pfx__gauge-v { stroke: var(--copper); stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: .75; animation: gauge 4.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes gauge { 0%, 100% { stroke-dashoffset: .78; } 50% { stroke-dashoffset: .18; } }
.pfx__line { display: block; width: 100%; height: 54px; margin-top: 12px; }
.pfx__line path { fill: none; stroke: var(--copper); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: fxLine 6s cubic-bezier(.45, 0, .25, 1) infinite; }
.pfx__chip { position: absolute; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--white); color: var(--copper-strong); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(13, 32, 52, .45); animation: fxFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pfx__chip .icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.pfx__chip--1 { left: -18px; top: 28px; }
.pfx__chip--2 { right: -16px; top: 46%; animation-delay: -3s; }
.pfx__chip--3 { left: 40%; bottom: -18px; animation-delay: -6s; }
.phero--dark .pfx__chip { background: #1E4064; color: var(--copper-light); }
.phero .phero__copy { max-width: 720px; }
.phero__title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px); }
@media (max-width: 1199px) { .pfx__card { display: none; } .phero .phero__copy { max-width: 760px; } }
.phero--contact .pfx__dots { width: 30%; left: 0; right: auto; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000, transparent); }
.article__hero .pfx__dots { width: 40%; }

/* ---- Spacing consistency across pages ---- */
.footer { padding-top: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 64px); position: relative; }
.footer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(217, 184, 169, .5), transparent); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: sheen 6s linear infinite; }
@keyframes sheen { from { background-position: 100% 0; } to { background-position: -100% 0; } }
.footer__grid { padding-bottom: 36px; }
.footer__brand > p { margin-top: 10px; }
.footer__bottom { padding-block: 18px; }
.cap-list { gap: 4px; }
.cap-list li, .cap-list li:nth-child(n) { padding-block: 7px; font-size: 15px; }
.cap-split { gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); }
.scope { padding: 20px 24px; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px); }
.split__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); }
.split__lead { font-size: 16.5px; }
.news { gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); }
.prose h2 { margin: 28px 0 10px; font-size: 20px; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article__grid { padding-block: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
.article__body h2 { margin: 34px 0 12px; }
.article__hero { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); background: linear-gradient(160deg, #E4EBF3, #F3F6FA); }
.openings-empty { padding: 22px 24px; }
.after { margin-top: 18px; }
.bars__note { margin-top: 10px; }
.phero__extra { margin-top: 16px; }
.jump { margin-top: 18px; }
.crumbs { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.phero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.phero .actions { margin-top: 24px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pfx__orb, .pfx__card, .pfx__bars span, .pfx__gauge-v, .pfx__line path, .pfx__chip, .offer--featured, .footer::before, .eyebrow::before { animation: none !important; }
  .pfx__line path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .js .reveal:not(.bar) { filter: none; }
  .btn::after { display: none; }
}
/* Article sidebar: card and share stick together */
.article__aside { align-self: start; position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.article__card, .article__card + .article__share { position: static; top: auto; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .article__aside { position: static; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   v9.1: breathing room — balanced spacing (not loose, not congested)
   ========================================================================== */
:root { --sy: clamp(56px, 6vw, 92px); }
.shead { margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 46px); }
.shead--split { gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 64px); }
.shead:not(.shead--split) .shead__lead { margin-top: 14px; }
.shead__lead { line-height: 1.65; }
.phero { padding-block: clamp(52px, 5.6vw, 84px); }
.phero__lead { margin-top: 18px; line-height: 1.65; }
.phero .actions { margin-top: 28px; }
.hero__lead { margin-top: 22px; }
.hero .actions { margin-top: 32px; }

/* Cards: a little more inner space and air between them */
.pains { gap: 16px; }
.pain { padding: 22px 20px 20px; gap: 10px; }
.bars__list { gap: 16px; }
.bar__col { padding: 18px 16px 16px; }
.blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags { gap: 18px; }
.blocks:not(.blocks--tags) .block, .blocks--tags .block { padding: 26px 22px; gap: 12px; }
.blocks--tags .tags { gap: 8px; }
.case { padding: 24px; gap: 6px; }
.people-strip { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 24px; }
.duo { gap: 20px; }
.duo__card { padding: 30px; gap: 12px; }
.posts { gap: 18px; }
.post { padding: 24px; gap: 14px; }
.posts__foot { margin-top: 28px; }
.filters { padding-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pager { margin-top: 30px; }
.feels { gap: 18px; }
.feel { padding: 24px; }
.practice-row { gap: 16px; }
.practice-row a { padding: 22px; }
.offers { gap: 16px; }
.offer { padding: 24px 20px; gap: 12px; }
#team .team, .team { gap: 16px; }
.person__body { padding: 16px 16px 18px; gap: 6px; }
.stage { padding: 30px 32px; }
.stage-tabs { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.stage__cols { gap: 32px; }
.faq { column-gap: 56px; }
.faq__item summary { padding: 20px 4px; }
.faq__item p { padding-bottom: 20px; }
.office { padding: 26px; }
.offices { gap: 18px; }
.acc-grid { gap: 16px; }
.acc { padding: 22px 24px; }
.acc-grid--two { margin-top: 16px; }
.band-note { margin-top: 24px; padding: 18px 24px; }
.cap-cols { gap: 20px; }
.cap-card { padding: 30px; gap: 16px; }
.cap-list li, .cap-list li:nth-child(n) { padding-block: 9px; }
.apply .form, .contact__form { padding: 30px 32px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 14px; gap: 7px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { padding: 12px 15px; }
.contact__subtitle { margin: 30px 0 14px; }
.next { gap: 14px; }
.direct { margin-top: 28px; }
.openings-empty { padding: 28px 30px; }
.after { margin-top: 24px; }
.bars__note { margin-top: 14px; }
.ctaband { padding-block: clamp(64px, 6.6vw, 100px); }
.ctaband__actions { margin-top: 30px; }
.footer { padding-top: clamp(56px, 5.6vw, 76px); }
.footer__grid { padding-bottom: 48px; }
.footer__bottom { padding-block: 22px; }
.prose h2 { margin: 36px 0 12px; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.article__grid { padding-block: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.article__body h2 { margin: 42px 0 14px; }
.article__hero { padding: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 60px) 0 clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px); }
.clients__inner { padding-block: 26px; }
.clients + .section--mist { padding-top: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 68px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  :root { --sy: 56px; }
  .pains { gap: 12px; }
  .pain { padding: 16px; }
  .apply .form, .contact__form { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .stage { padding: 22px 20px; }
}
/* Short laptop screens keep a slightly tighter rhythm */
@media (max-height: 820px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  :root { --sy: clamp(40px, 4vw, 58px); }
  .shead { margin-bottom: 24px; }
}
#growth-partnership { padding-block: clamp(48px, 4.6vw, 72px); }
#growth-partnership .shead { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.blocks--tags .block { padding: 24px 22px; }
.phero--contact { padding-block: clamp(40px, 4.2vw, 64px); }
.phero--contact .contact__subtitle { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   v10: service-line pages
   ========================================================================== */
.svcnav { position: sticky; top: 68px; z-index: 60; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.svcnav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; overflow-x: auto; padding-block: 10px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.svcnav__inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.svcnav__all { flex: none; padding: 8px 10px; font: 600 13.5px/1 var(--head); color: var(--muted); }
.svcnav__all:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.svcnav__sep { flex: none; width: 1px; height: 22px; margin: 0 4px; background: var(--line); }
.svcnav__pill { flex: none; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); font: 700 13.5px/1 var(--head); color: var(--ink); transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.svcnav__pill:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }
.svcnav__pill.is-on { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.svcnav__pill--accounting { color: var(--teal); border-color: rgba(44, 107, 99, .35); }
.svcnav__pill--accounting.is-on { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
.svcnav__pill--capital { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(127, 92, 28, .35); }
.svcnav__pill--capital.is-on { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }

.svc-hero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(300px, .75fr); gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.svc-hero__grid--solo { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 760px); }
.svc-hero .phero__copy, .svc-hero__copy { max-width: 680px; }
.svc-hero__tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-hero__note { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.glance { position: relative; padding: 24px 26px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -32px rgba(13, 32, 52, .4); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.glance::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 22px; right: 22px; top: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--copper)); }
.glance--accounting::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), #5FA39A); }
.glance__title { margin-bottom: 6px; font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.glance dl > div { padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.glance dl > div:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.glance dt { margin-bottom: 5px; font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.glance--accounting dt { color: var(--teal); }
.glance dd { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink); }
.glance__seat { display: inline-block; margin: 2px 4px 2px 0; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); }

.familiar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.familiar__q { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .08); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -24px rgba(13, 32, 52, .35); }
.familiar__q > span { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--mist); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.familiar__q > span .icon { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.familiar__q p { font: 700 17px/1.4 var(--head); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }

.svc-items { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.svc-items--growth { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.svc-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-item__n { font: 800 13px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--teal); }
.svc-item__name { font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.svc-item__desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.svc-item__list { display: grid; gap: 7px; margin-top: 4px; }
.svc-item__list li { display: flex; gap: 9px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.svc-item__list .icon { flex: none; width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--copper-strong); stroke-width: 2.4; }
.svc-items--accounting .svc-item__list .icon { color: var(--teal); }

.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.why { padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.why__n { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; font: 800 13px/1 var(--head); color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.why h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 19px; }
.why p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }

.acct-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.acct { padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 3px solid var(--teal); }
.acct h3 { font-size: 21px; }
.acct__d { margin: 6px 0 14px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }
.acct dl > div { padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.acct dt { margin-bottom: 4px; font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.acct dd { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); }

.svc-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--n), 1fr); gap: 14px; counter-reset: st; }
.svc-step { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 22px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section--mist .svc-step { border-color: transparent; }
.svc-step::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -11px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-top: 2px solid var(--copper); border-right: 2px solid var(--copper); transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.svc-step:last-child::after { display: none; }
.svc-step__when { font: 700 11.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.svc-step h3 { font-size: 18px; }
.svc-step p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.svc-step--last { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), #1E4064); border-color: transparent; }
.svc-step--last h3 { color: var(--white); }
.svc-step--last p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.svc-step--last .svc-step__when { color: var(--copper-light); }
.svc-steps--accounting .svc-step--last { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--teal), #1F524B); }
.svc-steps--accounting .svc-step--last .svc-step__when { color: #BFE0DA; }
.svc-steps--capital .svc-step--last { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #8C6A2A, var(--gold)); }
.svc-steps--capital .svc-step--last .svc-step__when { color: #F4E3C1; }
.svc-who { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.svc-who strong { color: var(--ink); }

.hold-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .7fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.hold { margin-top: 0; }
.svc-steps + .hold, .svc-who + .hold { margin-top: 28px; }
.hold__title { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 20px; }
.hold__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.hold__chips li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 14px 8px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal); font: 600 13.5px/1.2 var(--text); }
.hold__chips .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke-width: 2.4; }
.hold__chips--growth li { background: #F4ECE8; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.notbox { padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--mist); border-left: 3px solid var(--copper); }
.notbox__label { margin-bottom: 6px; font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.notbox p:last-child { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.notbox a { color: var(--copper-strong); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

.plans { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.plan { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.plan h3 { font-size: 21px; }
.plan__d { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.plan ul { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 6px 0 10px; flex: 1; }
.plan li { display: flex; gap: 9px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.plan li .icon { flex: none; width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--teal); stroke-width: 2.4; }
.plan .tlink { color: var(--teal); }
.plan--hl { border: 2px solid var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -30px rgba(44, 107, 99, .55); }
.also { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 16px; }
.also__item { padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--r); border: 1px dashed rgba(19, 43, 67, .2); font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.also__item span { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font: 700 10.5px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.also__item strong { color: var(--ink); }
.plans__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); }

.more-band { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px 40px; padding: 28px 32px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #E4EBF3, #EEF2F7); }
.more-band h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.more-band p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 720px; }

.dealflow { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F7EEDC, #F3E7CF); }
.dealflow__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 18px 40px; align-items: center; }
.dealflow h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.dealflow p { color: #6A5530; }
.dealflow .actions { margin: 0; }
.dealflow__legal { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 13px; color: #7A6643; }

.others { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.other { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 22px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .08); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.other::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--navy); }
.other--accounting::before { background: var(--teal); }
.other--capital::before { background: var(--gold-line); }
.other:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.other__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--mist); color: var(--navy); }
.other__icon .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.other h3 { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.3; }
.other--accounting h3 { color: var(--teal); }
.other--capital h3 { color: var(--gold); }
.other p { flex: 1; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.other__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font: 700 13.5px/1 var(--head); color: var(--copper-strong); }
.other__go .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.other:hover .other__go .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
.band-note__actions { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 20px; }
.svc-hero + .section, .svcnav + .svc-hero { scroll-margin-top: 130px; }
#what-we-do, #plans, #raise, #invest { scroll-margin-top: 140px; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .svc-items--growth { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .others { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .svc-step::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .glance { max-width: 560px; }
  .familiar, .why-grid, .plans { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hold-row, .dealflow__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .svcnav { top: 68px; }
  .svc-items, .svc-items--growth, .acct-cols, .also, .others { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .familiar__q p { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* About: animated "three seats, one plan" visual (replaces the photo) */
.seats-orbit { position: relative; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-width: 460px; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 24px; isolation: isolate;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 320px at 80% 0%, rgba(170, 127, 110, .32), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(360px 300px at 0% 100%, rgba(44, 107, 99, .22), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, #0E2034, #132B43 50%, #1E4064);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(13, 32, 52, .6); }
.seats-orbit__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -1; }
.seats-orbit__line { stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: fxLine 7s cubic-bezier(.45, 0, .25, 1) infinite; }
.seats-orbit__stage { position: absolute; inset: 17%; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.seats-orbit__stage > * { grid-area: 1 / 1; }
.seats-orbit__ring { border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(217, 184, 169, .32); }
.seats-orbit__ring--1 { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; animation: orbitSpin 60s linear infinite; }
.seats-orbit__ring--2 { width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-style: solid; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.seats-orbit__ring--3 { width: 42%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-color: rgba(217, 184, 169, .22); animation: orbitSpin 40s linear infinite reverse; }
.seats-orbit__pulse { width: 30%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .45); animation: ring 4s ease-out infinite; }
.seats-orbit__core { display: grid; place-items: center; gap: 6px; width: 30%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #24496D, #132B43); border: 1px solid rgba(217, 184, 169, .35); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(170, 127, 110, .08), 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); align-content: center; }
.seats-orbit__core svg { width: 26%; height: auto; }
.seats-orbit__core em { font: 700 10.5px/1 var(--head); font-style: normal; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
/* Each seat travels round the outer ring; the chip counter-rotates so it stays upright */
.seats-orbit__arm { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; animation: orbitSpin 30s linear infinite; }
.seats-orbit__arm--2 { animation-delay: -10s; }
.seats-orbit__arm--3 { animation-delay: -20s; }
.seats-orbit__pin { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.seats-orbit__arm { position: relative; }
.seats-orbit__chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 8px 12px 8px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); white-space: nowrap; animation: orbitSpin 30s linear infinite reverse; }
.seats-orbit__arm--2 .seats-orbit__chip { animation-delay: -10s; }
.seats-orbit__arm--3 .seats-orbit__chip { animation-delay: -20s; }
.seats-orbit__chip .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; padding: 4px; box-sizing: content-box; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }
.seats-orbit__chip b { font: 700 13px/1 var(--head); }
@keyframes orbitSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.seats-orbit__cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 18px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font: 700 11px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.seats-orbit__cap i { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--copper-light); }
.about-intro { align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .seats-orbit { max-width: 360px; margin-inline: auto; } .seats-orbit__chip b { font-size: 12px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .seats-orbit__ring, .seats-orbit__arm, .seats-orbit__chip, .seats-orbit__pulse, .seats-orbit__line { animation: none !important; }
  .seats-orbit__line { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .seats-orbit__arm--2 { transform: rotate(120deg); } .seats-orbit__arm--2 .seats-orbit__chip { transform: rotate(-120deg); }
  .seats-orbit__arm--3 { transform: rotate(240deg); } .seats-orbit__arm--3 .seats-orbit__chip { transform: rotate(-240deg); }
}

.about-intro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
.seats-orbit__core { width: 40%; }
.seats-orbit__pulse { width: 40%; }
.seats-orbit__ring--3 { width: 56%; }
.seats-orbit__ring--2 { width: 76%; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   v11: client logo tiles in two drifting rows; see-through header on scroll
   ========================================================================== */
.clients__inner { align-items: center; padding-block: 28px; }
.marquees { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.marquee { margin-right: calc(-1 * (var(--gutter) + max(0px, (100vw - var(--container) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2))); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 56px, #000 calc(100% - 56px), transparent); }
.marquee__track { gap: 14px; animation: marqueeHalf calc(var(--count) * 4.2s) linear infinite; }
.marquee--reverse .marquee__track { animation-direction: reverse; }
@keyframes marqueeHalf { to { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 7px)); } }
.marquee__item, .marquee__item:nth-child(n) { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; height: 76px; width: 172px; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(19, 43, 67, .07); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -20px rgba(13, 32, 52, .45); transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.marquee__item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -20px rgba(13, 32, 52, .5); }
.marquee__item img, .marquee__item:nth-child(n) img, .marquee__item img[src*="iic-lakshya"], .marquee__item img[src*="fruitbae"] { width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 50px; object-fit: contain; opacity: 1; mix-blend-mode: normal; animation: none; filter: none; }
.marquee__item--dark { padding: 6px; background: #0B1620; }
.marquee__item--dark img, .marquee__item--dark:nth-child(n) img { max-height: 62px; border-radius: 8px; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

.header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(19, 43, 67, .58); backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(18px); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .marquee { margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); }
  .marquee__item, .marquee__item:nth-child(n) { width: 138px; height: 64px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .marquee__item img, .marquee__item:nth-child(n) img { max-height: 40px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none !important; flex-wrap: wrap; width: auto; }
  .marquee__item[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}
.marquee__item--fill, .marquee__item--fill:nth-child(n) { padding: 6px 10px; border-color: transparent; }
.marquee__item--fill img, .marquee__item--fill:nth-child(n) img { max-height: 62px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* The three service lines, marked as clear sections */
.svc-mark { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.svc-mark__n { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font: 800 15px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .02em; flex: none; }
.svc-mark__name { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font: 800 clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 21px)/1.1 var(--head); letter-spacing: -.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.svc-mark__rule { flex: 1; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
.svc-mark--teal .svc-mark__n, .svc-mark--teal .svc-mark__name { background: var(--teal); }
.svc-mark--teal .svc-mark__rule { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), transparent); }
.svc-mark--gold .svc-mark__n, .svc-mark--gold .svc-mark__name { background: var(--gold); }
.svc-mark--gold .svc-mark__rule { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
/* Same emphasis on the individual service pages and in the Services menu */
.svc-hero__tag .tag { padding: 9px 18px; font: 800 16px/1.1 var(--head); }
.svc-hero__tag .tag--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.svc-hero__tag .tag--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
.svc-hero__tag .tag--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.mega__head .tag { padding: 7px 14px; font: 800 14px/1.1 var(--head); }
.jump .tag { padding: 8px 16px; font: 700 14px/1.1 var(--head); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .svc-mark__n { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 13px; } .svc-mark__name { padding: 8px 16px; } }
/* Service-line marker sizes */
.svc-mark--md { margin-bottom: 8px; gap: 10px; }
.svc-mark--md .svc-mark__n { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 13px; }
.svc-mark--md .svc-mark__name { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 17px; }
.svc-mark--sm { margin-bottom: 10px; gap: 8px; }
.svc-mark--sm .svc-mark__n { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
.svc-mark--sm .svc-mark__name { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 15px; }
.svc-hero .svc-mark { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.duo__card .svc-mark { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   v13: individual Accounting Services and Capital Link pages
   ========================================================================== */
.svcnav__sub { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(235, 240, 246, .7); }
.svcnav__sub .svcnav__inner { padding-block: 8px; gap: 4px; }
.svcnav__subitem { flex: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font: 600 13px/1 var(--head); color: var(--muted); transition: background-color .2s, color .2s; }
.svcnav__subitem:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--white); }
.svcnav__subitem.is-on { background: var(--white); color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(13, 32, 52, .08); }
.svcnav__sub--capital .svcnav__subitem.is-on { color: var(--gold); }

.svc-item__name a { color: inherit; }
.svc-item__name a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.svc-item__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; align-self: flex-start; color: var(--teal); }
.cap-card__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; margin-top: auto; }

.incl { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; counter-reset: none; }
.incl__item { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 14px; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.incl__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), #5FA39A); }
.incl__n { position: absolute; right: 18px; top: 14px; font: 800 38px/1 var(--head); color: rgba(44, 107, 99, .1); }
.incl__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal); }
.incl__icon .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke-width: 2.4; }
.incl__item p { font: 700 17px/1.4 var(--head); color: var(--ink); }

.capitems { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.capitem { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 8px; align-content: start; padding: 26px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.capitem::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8C6A2A, var(--gold-line)); }
.capitem__n { font: 800 13px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); }
.capitem h3 { font-size: 19px; }
.capitem p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }

.inplans { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr auto; gap: 20px 36px; align-items: center; padding: 28px 32px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #E3F0EE, #EEF5F4); }
.inplans h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.inplans p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }
.inplans ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.inplans li { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(44, 107, 99, .18); }
.inplans li strong { font: 800 15px/1.2 var(--head); color: var(--teal); }
.inplans li span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }

.sibs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.other--overview { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F3F7FA, var(--white)); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .incl, .capitems { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .inplans { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .incl, .capitems { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   v13.1: service-line marker (option D), five service lines, tagline glow
   ========================================================================== */
.lmark { --c: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.lmark--teal { --c: var(--teal); }
.lmark--gold { --c: var(--gold); }
.lmark__bar { flex: none; width: 5px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c), color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 18%, transparent)); }
.lmark__text { display: grid; gap: 6px; padding-block: 2px; }
.lmark__kicker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c); }
.lmark__kicker .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke-width: 2; }
.lmark__name { font: 800 clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px)/1.05 var(--head); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--c); }
.lmark--navy .lmark__kicker { color: var(--ink); }
.lmark--md { gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.lmark--md .lmark__name { font-size: 22px; }
.lmark--md .lmark__kicker { font-size: 11px; }
.lmark--sm { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.lmark--sm .lmark__bar { width: 4px; }
.lmark--sm .lmark__name { font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.lmark--sm .lmark__kicker { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; }
.lmark--sm .lmark__kicker .icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.svc-hero .lmark .lmark__name { font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 26px); }
.duo__card .lmark { margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* "Jump to" links on Services: no rounded fills */
.jump { gap: 6px 22px; }
.jump .tag, .jump .tag--navy, .jump .tag--teal, .jump .tag--gold { padding: 4px 0; border-radius: 0; background: none; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor; font: 700 15px/1.2 var(--head); }
.jump .tag--navy { color: var(--navy); } .jump .tag--teal { color: var(--teal); } .jump .tag--gold { color: var(--gold); }
/* Service tabs on service pages: underline instead of rounded fills */
.svcnav__inner { gap: 2px; }
.svcnav__pill { padding: 12px 12px 10px; border: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 0; background: none; }
.svcnav__pill:hover { border-color: rgba(19, 43, 67, .25); }
.svcnav__pill.is-on { background: none; color: var(--navy); border-bottom-color: var(--navy); }
.svcnav__pill--accounting { color: var(--teal); }
.svcnav__pill--accounting.is-on { background: none; color: var(--teal); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }
.svcnav__pill--capital { color: var(--gold); }
.svcnav__pill--capital.is-on { background: none; color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.svcnav > .svcnav__inner { padding-block: 0; }

/* Five service-line cards */
.blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.blocks .block { padding: 22px 18px; }
.others { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .blocks:not(.blocks--tags), .blocks--tags { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Hero tagline: a light glides across "Strategy. Execution. Results / Measurable results." */
.tagline .tagline__static, .tagline .tagline__from { background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .72) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .72) 38%, #FFFFFF 46%, #F3DCD0 50%, #FFFFFF 54%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .72) 62%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .72) 100%);
  background-size: 300% 100%; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.tagline .tagline__static { animation: tagShine 4.5s linear infinite; }
.tagline .tagline__from { animation-name: tagFrom, tagShine; animation-duration: 7s, 4.5s; animation-timing-function: var(--ease), linear; animation-delay: 1.2s, 0s; animation-iteration-count: infinite, infinite; animation-fill-mode: both, none; }
.tagline .tagline__to { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #D9B8A9 0%, #D9B8A9 38%, #FFF4EE 46%, #FFFFFF 50%, #FFF4EE 54%, #D9B8A9 62%, #D9B8A9 100%);
  background-size: 300% 100%; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; animation-name: tagTo, tagShine; animation-duration: 7s, 4.5s; animation-timing-function: var(--ease), linear; animation-delay: 1.2s, 0s; animation-iteration-count: infinite, infinite; animation-fill-mode: both, none; }
@keyframes tagShine { from { background-position: 100% 0; } to { background-position: 0% 0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tagline .tagline__static, .tagline .tagline__from, .tagline .tagline__to { background: none; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); } .tagline .tagline__to { color: var(--copper-light); } .tagline .tagline__static { animation: none !important; } }

/* v13.3: tighter service-card points; compact "Two more ways" cards */
.block__list { flex: 0 0 auto; align-content: start; gap: 6px; }
.block__list li { line-height: 1.45; }
.block .tlink { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; }
.duo { gap: 18px; align-items: stretch; }
.duo__card > .tlink:last-child, .duo__card > .duo__links { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; }
.duo__card, .duo__card:nth-child(n) { padding: 24px 26px; gap: 8px; }
.duo__card > p { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.duo__card h3 { font-size: 21px; }


/* Services menu: service descriptions appear only on hover / keyboard focus */
.mega__item { align-items: center; }
.mega__item span span { display: block; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: max-height .3s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), margin .3s var(--ease); }
.mega__item:hover span span, .mega__item:focus-visible span span { max-height: 3.2em; opacity: 1; transform: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.mega__item:hover strong, .mega__item:focus-visible strong { color: var(--copper-strong); }
/* Accounting Services and Capital Link columns: descriptions on hover / focus too */
.mega__plain--desc a { padding: 7px 0; }
.mega__plain--desc span { max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: max-height .3s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), margin .3s var(--ease); }
.mega__plain--desc a:hover span, .mega__plain--desc a:focus-visible span { max-height: 3.2em; opacity: 1; transform: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.mega__plain--desc a:hover strong, .mega__plain--desc a:focus-visible strong { color: var(--copper-strong); }

/* v13.8 — article images (cards + article cover) */
.post { --pad: 24px; padding: var(--pad); overflow: hidden; border-top-width: 0; }
.post__media { position: relative; display: block; align-self: stretch; margin: calc(-1 * var(--pad)) calc(-1 * var(--pad)) 2px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mist); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--navy); }
.post:not(:has(.post__media)) { border-top-width: 3px; }
.post__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.001); transition: transform .9s var(--ease), filter .6s var(--ease); filter: saturate(.92); }
.post__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,43,67,0) 55%, rgba(19,43,67,.28)); pointer-events: none; }
.post:hover .post__media img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: saturate(1.05); }
.article__hero:has(+ .article__cover) { padding-bottom: clamp(96px, 11vw, 150px); }
.article__cover { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: calc(-1 * clamp(70px, 8.5vw, 116px)) auto 0; }
.article__cover img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 45%; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -32px rgba(19,43,67,.45); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .post { --pad: 20px; } .article__cover img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .post__media img { transition: none; } .post:hover .post__media img { transform: none; } }
.post--growth .post__media { border-bottom-color: var(--copper); }
.post--operations .post__media { border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }
.post--capital .post__media { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* v13.9 — careers: CV upload, closing date, role details */
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.field--file input[type=file] { padding: 10px 12px; background: var(--white); border: 1px dashed rgba(19,43,67,.28); border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); width: 100%; }
.field--file input[type=file]::file-selector-button { margin-right: 14px; padding: 8px 14px; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font: 600 13.5px/1 var(--head, inherit); cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .25s; }
.field--file input[type=file]:hover::file-selector-button { background: var(--copper-strong); }
.field--file.is-invalid input[type=file] { border-color: #B4472F; }
.opening__closes { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--copper-strong); }
.opening__more { margin-top: 10px; }
.opening__more summary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--navy); list-style: none; }
.opening__more summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.opening__more summary::after { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; margin: -3px 0 0 2px; border-right: 2px solid var(--copper-strong); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--copper-strong); transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .25s, margin .25s; }
.opening__more[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); margin-top: 4px; }
.opening__more .prose { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; max-width: 720px; }
.opening { align-items: start; }
.opening[hidden] { display: none; }

/* v13.12 — mega menu link: unbroken underline */
.mega__more { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-underline-offset: 4px; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; }
.prose a, .form__consent a, .notbox a, .video-link:hover span { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; }

/* v13.15 — team descriptions: show in full, keep line breaks */
.person__focus { white-space: pre-line; }
.person__focus.is-clamped { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 5; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.person__more { margin-top: 6px; padding: 0; border: 0; background: none; font: 700 13.5px/1.3 var(--head); color: var(--copper-strong); cursor: pointer; }
.person__more:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; }
.team-empty { max-width: 640px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; }

/* v13.20 — roadmap steps play by themselves; thin progress line on the active step */
.stage-tab { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stage-tabs.is-auto .stage-tab[aria-selected="true"]::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: var(--copper-light); transform-origin: left; animation: stepbar var(--step-ms, 2500ms) linear forwards; }
@keyframes stepbar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.stage { animation: stagein .45s var(--ease); }
@keyframes stagein { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* v13.20 — team: 4 people per row on desktop */
#team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { #team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { #team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; } }
@media (max-width: 460px) { #team .team, .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* v13.21 — inline field errors */
.field__error { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: #B4472F; font-weight: 500; }
.form__row { align-items: start; } .form__row > .field { align-content: start; }

/* v13.22 — roadmap: a single highlight glides smoothly between the step cards */
.stage-tabs.has-glide { position: relative; }
.stage-tabs__glide { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 1; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -18px rgba(13, 32, 52, .6); pointer-events: none; transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.65, .05, .25, 1), width .7s cubic-bezier(.65, .05, .25, 1), height .7s ease, background-color .6s ease; }
.stage-tabs__glide.is-result { background: var(--copper-strong); background-image: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--copper), var(--copper-strong)); }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab, .stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab[aria-selected="true"], .stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab--result[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); transition: color .45s ease .15s, border-color .3s ease; }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab[aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--white); }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab__n { transition: background-color .45s ease .15s, border-color .45s ease .15s, color .45s ease .15s; }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tabs__glide ~ .stage-tab::after { z-index: 3; }
.stage-tabs.has-glide .stage-tab:hover:not([aria-selected="true"]) { border-color: rgba(19, 43, 67, .35); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .stage-tabs__glide { transition: none; } }
.field.is-invalid select { border-color: #B4472F; background-color: #FFF7F5; }
.field select:invalid { color: #8796A6; }
.field select option { color: var(--ink); }

/* v13.25 — Apply popup (from an opening) */
.modal--apply .modal__panel { grid-template-columns: .62fr 1.38fr; }
.modal__kicker { margin: 0 0 8px; font: 700 12px/1 var(--head); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--copper-light); }
.modal--apply .modal__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px); }
.modal__meta { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.modal--apply .modal__form .form { box-shadow: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .modal--apply .modal__panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* v13.29 — fine film-grain texture over the whole site (subtle, not clickable) */
body::after { content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90; pointer-events: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0  1 0 0 0 0  1 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 1'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-size: 220px 220px; opacity: .065; }
@media print { body::after { display: none; } }