/* =========================================================
   ExosysNetworks — main.css
   1. Tokens
   2. Reset & base
   3. Layout primitives
   4. Typography blocks
   5. Buttons & links
   6. Header / nav
   7. Hero
   8. OEM marquee
   9. Cards & grids
   10. About + services
   11. Partner catalogue + filters
   12. Steps
   13. Physics (Matter.js)
   14. Coverage / metrics
   15. Spotlight slider
   16. CTA + form
   17. Footer & utilities
   18. Motion / reveal
   19. Responsive
   20. About page
   21. About page — vision, leadership, insights, teams, gallery
   22. About page — company journey timeline
   23. Journey rail — line icons + scroll-linked progress
   24. Policy pages (refund/return, warranty, disclaimer)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* palette — sampled from the ExosysNetworks brand mark */
  --ink-900: #05173a;
  --ink-800: #081f4a;
  --ink-700: #0d2a5c;
  --ink-600: #16386f;

  --paper: #ffffff;
  --paper-muted: #f2f6fb;
  --paper-line: #dfe6f0;

  --text: #0a1f5c;
  --text-soft: #4d5c7a;
  --text-invert: #ffffff;
  --text-invert-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);

  --brand: #12448f;
  --brand-600: #0d3373;
  --brand-soft: rgba(18, 68, 143, .09);
  --accent: #6cb33f;
  --accent-bright: #8cc63f;
  /* darker green reserved for small text on light surfaces (WCAG AA) */
  --accent-ink: #3f7a1c;

  /* spacing scale (4px base) */
  --s-1: 4px;
  --s-2: 8px;
  --s-3: 12px;
  --s-4: 16px;
  --s-5: 20px;
  --s-6: 24px;
  --s-8: 32px;
  --s-10: 40px;
  --s-12: 48px;
  --s-16: 64px;
  --s-20: 80px;

  /* rhythm */
  --container: 1600px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 40px);
  --section-y: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px);
  --head-gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  --grid-gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);

  /* type */
  --font-display: "Sora", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --fs-h1: clamp(2.5rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.12rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  --fs-lede: clamp(1.06rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  --fs-body: 1.05rem;
  --fs-sm: .925rem;
  --fs-xs: .82rem;

  /* form */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(12, 14, 22, .05), 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 14, 22, .04);
  --shadow-md: 0 2px 4px rgba(12, 14, 22, .04), 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(12, 14, 22, .16);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px -24px rgba(12, 14, 22, .28);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --dur: .45s;

  --header-h: 76px;
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset & base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.03em; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
p, figure, blockquote, figcaption { margin: 0; }
ul, ol, dl, dd, dt { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
li { list-style: none; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }

svg[viewBox] { fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

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

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: 10px; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -200%);
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus-visible { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* scroll progress */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 2px; z-index: 120;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroll-progress span {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--accent));
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* ---------- 3. Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--section-y);
}
.section--muted { background: var(--paper-muted); }
.section--dark {
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--text-invert);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--dark .section__lede,
.section--dark .footnote { color: var(--text-invert-soft); }

.section__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 46rem; height: 46rem;
  top: -18rem; left: -12rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91, 99, 255, .22), transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section__glow--right { left: auto; right: -14rem; top: auto; bottom: -22rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(43, 217, 180, .16), transparent 62%); }

.section__head { max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: var(--head-gap); }
.section__head--split {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-8) var(--s-12);
  align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: none;
}
.section__head--split > div { flex: 1 1 30rem; max-width: 40rem; }
.section__head--split > .section__lede,
.section__head--split > .slider__nav { flex: 0 1 26rem; }

.section__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.section__title + .section__lede { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.section__lede { font-size: var(--fs-lede); color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 56ch; }
.section__foot {
  margin-top: var(--s-12);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3);
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
#partnerMore svg { transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
#partnerMore:hover svg { transform: none; }
#partnerMore.is-open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.footnote {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 68ch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.section--dark .eyebrow,
.hero .eyebrow,
.cta .eyebrow { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.eyebrow__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 18%, transparent);
}

.grad {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--brand) 10%, var(--accent) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

/* tick list — shared by services, partners and spotlights */
.ticks { display: grid; gap: 9px; margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.ticks li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ticks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: .45em;
  width: 13px; height: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.ticks--sm li { font-size: var(--fs-xs); padding-left: 22px; }
.section--dark .ticks li { color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.section--dark .ticks li::before { border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- 5. Buttons & links ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-py: 12px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  padding: var(--btn-py) 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), background-color .3s var(--ease),
              color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn--lg { --btn-py: 15px; padding-inline: 28px; font-size: 1rem; }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  /* own stacking context so the hover wash can sit behind the label:
     a bare text node cannot be z-indexed, only elements can */
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-600));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn--primary > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--line {
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
}
.btn--line:hover { border-color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--ghost { color: var(--text); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--brand); }

.section--dark .btn--line { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; }
.section--dark .btn--line:hover { border-color: #fff; }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand);
}
.link-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out); }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.link-arrow--lg { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: var(--s-8); }

.round {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease),
              border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.round svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.round:hover { background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.round:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; background: var(--paper); color: inherit; border-color: var(--paper-line); }

/* ---------- 6. Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease),
              backdrop-filter .4s var(--ease), height .3s var(--ease);
}
/* the header stays light at every scroll position so the brand mark reads */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(223, 230, 240, .9);
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  height: 66px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--paper-line), 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(10, 31, 92, .5);
}

.header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-8);
}

/* z-index keeps the brand above the mobile drawer, which is a positioned sibling */
.brand { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex: none; }
.brand__logo { width: auto; height: clamp(34px, 3.4vw, 44px); }
.site-header.is-stuck .brand__logo { height: clamp(30px, 3vw, 38px); }
.brand__logo, .footer__logo { transition: height .3s var(--ease); }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-8); }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); }
.nav__item { position: relative; }

.nav__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: .82;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link[aria-expanded="true"] { opacity: 1; background: rgba(127, 132, 160, .12); }
.nav__chev { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.nav__link[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); }

/* mega menu */
.mega {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: -20px;
  width: min(46rem, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter)));
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.55fr .85fr;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-out), visibility .3s;
}
.nav__item.is-open .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-2); }
.mega__item {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.mega__item:hover { background: var(--paper-muted); }
.mega__item span { display: block; }
.mega__item strong { display: block; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 600; }
.mega__item em { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.5; }
.mega__ico {
  flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand);
}
.mega__ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.mega__aside {
  padding: var(--s-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff;
}
.mega__kicker { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.mega__copy { margin-top: var(--s-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.mega__aside .link-arrow { margin-top: var(--s-4); color: #fff; }

/* burger */
.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127,132,160,.24);
}
.burger span {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; width: 18px; height: 1.8px;
  background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.burger span:nth-child(1) { transform: translate(-50%, -4px); }
.burger span:nth-child(2) { transform: translate(-50%, 4px); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translate(-50%, 0) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { transform: translate(-50%, 0) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- 7. Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(100svh, 900px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-16)) var(--s-20);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--text-invert);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; }
.hero__veil {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    /* glow sits behind the centred headline */
    radial-gradient(62% 52% at 50% 24%, rgba(24, 86, 180, .38), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 45% at 84% 78%, rgba(108, 179, 63, .15), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 14% 72%, rgba(13, 51, 115, .35), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,23,58,.45) 0%, rgba(5,23,58,.12) 42%, rgba(5,23,58,.92) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero__copy { width: 100%; max-width: 62rem; }
.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 19ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero__lede {
  margin: var(--s-6) auto 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
  max-width: 62ch;
}
.hero__actions {
  margin-top: var(--s-10);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3);
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--ink-900); }
.hero .btn--primary:hover { color: #fff; }
.hero .btn--line { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff; }
.hero .btn--line:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

.hero__stats {
  margin: var(--s-16) auto 0;
  padding-top: var(--s-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-5);
  max-width: 56rem;
}
.hero__stat dd { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.hero__stat dt { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-invert-soft); letter-spacing: .02em; margin-top: 2px; }

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2;
  left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 42px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  display: grid; place-items: start center;
  padding-top: 7px;
}
.hero__scroll span { width: 3px; height: 8px; border-radius: 2px; background: #fff; animation: scrollDot 1.9s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDot { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 40% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); } }

/* ---------- 8. Client strip ---------- */
.strip { padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
.strip__label {
  text-align: center; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}

.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  /* spacing lives on the items, not as a flex gap: n items must measure
     exactly n × (item + gap) for the -50% loop to be seamless */
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 90s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* every logo gets the same box and scales to fit inside it, so the
   strip stays aligned despite very different logo aspect ratios */
.logo-mark {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
  /* wide box + short cap keeps optical weight even across very different
     logo shapes (NETGEAR is 5:1, Dell is nearly square) */
  width: clamp(118px, 10.5vw, 152px);
  height: 42px;
  margin-right: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.logo-mark img {
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-mark:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); }

/* ---------- 9. Cards ---------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.card--spot::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(18rem 18rem at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), var(--brand-soft), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card--spot:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card__ico {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover .card__ico { background: var(--brand); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-4deg); }
.card__ico svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.card h3 + p { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }

/* industry card — image on top, icon badge centred on the seam */
.industry { --ind-badge: 58px; text-align: center; }
.industry__media {
  position: relative;
  /* clear the half of the badge that overhangs the image, then add rhythm */
  margin-bottom: calc(var(--ind-badge) / 2 + var(--s-5));
}
.industry__media img {
  width: 100%; height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.industry__ico {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; bottom: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%);
  width: var(--ind-badge); height: var(--ind-badge);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  /* solid brand fill so the badge reads against any photograph */
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--ink-700) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--paper),                 /* ring punches through the image edge */
              0 8px 18px -6px rgba(10, 31, 92, .55);
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.industry__ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke-width: 1.8; }
.industry:hover .industry__ico {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-ink) 100%);
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--paper), 0 10px 22px -6px rgba(63, 122, 28, .5);
}
.industry h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.industry p { margin-top: var(--s-3); }

/* ---------- 10. About + services ---------- */
.about {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}
.about__copy { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }

.pledges { margin-top: var(--s-10); display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
.pledge {
  padding-left: var(--s-5);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--paper-line);
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.pledge:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.pledge dt {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand);
}
.pledge dd { margin-top: 5px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }

/* service cards (dark section) */
.service {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.015));
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.service:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(124,194,66,.45); }
.service__ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(124,194,66,.14); color: var(--accent-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,194,66,.24);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.service__ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.service:hover .service__ico { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.service h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.service > p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.service .ticks { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-5); }

/* ---------- 11. Courses + filters ---------- */
.filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-10);
}
.chip {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease),
              background-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.chip:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--text); }
.chip[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--ink-900); color: #fff;
}
.chip__n { font-size: var(--fs-xs); opacity: .55; margin-left: 6px; }

.partners { align-items: stretch; }
.partner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.partner:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.partner.is-hidden, .partner.is-clipped { display: none; }
.partner__top {
  height: 54px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--s-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.partner__logo {
  max-height: 34px; max-width: 150px; width: auto; height: auto;
  object-fit: contain; object-position: left center;
}
.partner h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.partner__tag {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.partner > p:not(.partner__tag) { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.partner .ticks { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-5); }
.courses__empty { text-align: center; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: var(--fs-sm); padding-block: var(--s-12); }

/* ---------- 12. Steps ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  position: relative;
}
.steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 7px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--paper-line);
}
.step { position: relative; padding-top: var(--s-8); }
.step__dot {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 15px; height: 15px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--paper-line);
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), background-color .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.step.is-in .step__dot { border-color: var(--brand); background: var(--brand); transform: scale(1.12); }
.step__idx { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-soft); }
.step h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.step p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }

/* security solutions list */
.seclist {
  margin-top: var(--s-16);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.seclist__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.seclist__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-8);
}
.seclist__grid li { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.seclist__grid strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; }
.seclist__grid span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.5; }

/* certifications */
.certs {
  margin-top: var(--s-10);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3) var(--s-6);
}
.certs__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.certs__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); }
.certs__list li {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}
.certs__trust { border-color: rgba(124,194,66,.45) !important; color: var(--accent-bright); }

/* ---------- 13. Physics ---------- */
.physics {
  position: relative;
  /* short band: the settled pile should fill most of the box */
  height: clamp(210px, 16vw, 235px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045), rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.physics canvas { width: 100%; height: 100%; touch-action: none; cursor: grab; }
.physics canvas:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.physics__hint {
  position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 16px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.physics__fallback { display: none; }

/* static fallback / mobile */
.physics.is-static { height: auto; padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); }
.physics.is-static canvas,
.physics.is-static .physics__hint { display: none; }
.physics.is-static .physics__fallback {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); justify-content: center;
}
.physics__fallback li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 46px; padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
}
.physics__fallback img { max-height: 24px; max-width: 110px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* ---------- 14. Coverage / metrics ---------- */
.coverage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.coverage__copy .section__title { max-width: 20ch; }
.coverage__map { margin: 0; }
.mapwrap { position: relative; }
.coverage__map img {
  width: 100%; height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* animated route + signal overlay drawn on top of the map artwork */
.mapfx {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
/* geometry is in the map's own 817x873 space, which renders at roughly
   0.4–0.6 scale — hence the deliberately large stroke widths and radii */
.mp__route {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent-bright);
  stroke-width: 4;
  opacity: .3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.mp__pulse {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #b6ee6a;
  stroke-width: 7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 70 900;
  stroke-dashoffset: 970;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(140, 198, 63, .85));
}
/* green reads against the blue landmass; white was lost in the map's own node glow */
.mp__ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent-bright);
  stroke-width: 5;
  opacity: 0;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.mp__ring--hub {
  stroke: #b6ee6a;
  stroke-width: 6.5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(140, 198, 63, .8));
}

/* animations only run while the map is in view */
.mapwrap.is-live .mp__pulse {
  animation: mpTravel 4.6s var(--ease) infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
.mapwrap.is-live .mp__ring {
  animation: mpPing 3.4s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--d, 0s);
}
@keyframes mpTravel {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 970; opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: .9; }
  58%  { opacity: .9; }
  72%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes mpPing {
  0%   { transform: scale(.3); opacity: .85; }
  65%  { opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.8); opacity: 0; }
}
.coverage__map figcaption {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft);
  text-align: center; max-width: 46ch; margin-inline: auto;
}

.cities { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.cities li {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.cities li:hover { color: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); }

.impact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-2); margin-top: var(--s-10); }
.metric {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.metric:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.metric dd {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.metric dt { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---------- 15. Testimonials ---------- */
.slider { position: relative; }
.slider__nav { display: flex; gap: var(--s-2); justify-content: flex-end; }
.slider__viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.slider__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.spot {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2 * var(--grid-gap)) / 3);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.spot:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--paper-line); }
.spot__kicker {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.spot h3 { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.spot__desc { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.spot .ticks { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-5); }

.slider__dots { display: flex; gap: 7px; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.dot {
  width: 24px; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper-line);
  transition: background-color .3s var(--ease), width .3s var(--ease);
}
.dot[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--ink-900); width: 40px; }

/* ---------- 16. CTA + form ---------- */
.cta {
  background: var(--ink-900); color: var(--text-invert);
  padding-block: var(--section-y);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto -10% -60% 30%;
  height: 40rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(91,99,255,.24), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}
.cta__copy h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); max-width: 18ch; }
.cta__copy p { margin-top: var(--s-5); color: var(--text-invert-soft); max-width: 46ch; }
.cta__contacts { margin-top: var(--s-10); display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); }
.cta__contacts li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); }
.cta__contacts a {
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 500; color: #fff;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
}
.cta__contacts a:hover { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.cta__ico {
  flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(124,194,66,.14); color: var(--accent-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,194,66,.3);
}
.cta__ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }

.form {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.field { display: grid; gap: 7px; min-width: 0; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(6,7,12,.4);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.34); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand);
  background: rgba(6,7,12,.65);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,99,255,.16);
}
.field select option { color: #0c0e16; background: #fff; }
.field select { appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 20px) 50%, calc(100% - 14px) 50%; background-size: 6px 6px; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
.field.has-error input { border-color: #ff6b6b; }
.field__err { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: #ff8f8f; min-height: 1em; }

.form__foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.form__note { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.form__note.is-ok { color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- 17. Footer & utilities ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink-800); color: var(--text-invert); padding-block: var(--s-20) var(--s-8); }
.footer__top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.9fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer__logo { width: auto; height: 46px; }
.footer__brand p { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-invert-soft); max-width: 42ch; }
.footer__badges { margin-top: var(--s-6); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); }
.footer__badges li {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}
.footer__tag { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72) !important; }
.footer__tag strong { font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.footer__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(11rem, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-8) var(--s-6); }
.footer__cols h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.footer__cols ul { margin-top: var(--s-5); display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
/* the contact column carries an address and a domain, neither of which has a
   break opportunity — without this they push the whole page sideways once the
   column is narrow enough */
.footer__cols a { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); overflow-wrap: anywhere; transition: color .25s var(--ease), padding-left .3s var(--ease-out); }
.footer__cols a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 5px; }

.footer__bottom {
  padding-top: var(--s-8);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-8);
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer__bottom p { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--s-6); }
.footer__legal a { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* floating quick-contact actions */
.fab {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  bottom: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  z-index: 90;
  display: grid; gap: var(--s-3);
  justify-items: end;
}
.fab__btn {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(5, 23, 58, .5), 0 2px 6px rgba(5, 23, 58, .18);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), width .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.fab__btn svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: none; }
.fab__glyph { fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.fab__btn--wa { background: #25d366; }
.fab__btn--call { background: var(--brand); }
.fab__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(5, 23, 58, .55); }
.fab__btn:active { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* label slides out of the button on hover, desktop only */
.fab__label {
  max-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-width .45s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s var(--ease), margin .45s var(--ease-out);
}

/* soft attention ring on the WhatsApp action */
.fab__btn--wa::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 2px solid #25d366;
  animation: fabPing 2.8s var(--ease-out) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes fabPing {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: .55; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .fab__btn { width: auto; min-width: 54px; padding-inline: 15px; gap: 0; }
  .fab__btn:hover .fab__label { max-width: 12rem; opacity: 1; margin-inline: 4px 8px; }
}

/* ---------- 18. Motion / reveal ---------- */
/* only hide reveal targets when scripting is available to un-hide them */
.js [data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--rd, 0) * 90ms);
}
.js [data-reveal].is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .bar::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* ---------- 19. Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  :root { --header-h: 70px; }
  .hero__title { max-width: 22ch; }
  .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about__copy { position: static; }
  .coverage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .coverage__map { max-width: 30rem; margin-inline: auto; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-10); }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
  .spot { flex-basis: calc((100% - var(--grid-gap)) / 2); }
  .seclist__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  /* four link columns are too narrow for an email address on a tablet */
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta__copy h2, .cta__copy p { max-width: 34ch; }

  /* mobile navigation */
  .burger { display: block; }
  .nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(26rem, 100%);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-6)) var(--gutter) var(--s-10);
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--text);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    visibility: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), visibility .5s;
  }
  .nav.is-open { transform: none; visibility: visible; }

  /* backdrop-filter on the header would make it the containing block for the
     fixed drawer, collapsing it to header height — drop it while open. */
  body.nav-open .site-header {
    backdrop-filter: none;
    background: var(--paper);
  }

  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px; }
  .nav__link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 4px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  }
  .nav__link:hover, .nav__link[aria-expanded="true"] { background: none; color: var(--brand); }
  .nav__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; margin-top: var(--s-8); gap: var(--s-3); }
  .nav__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .nav__cta .btn--ghost { border: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }

  .mega {
    position: static; width: auto; left: auto; top: auto;
    display: none;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--s-3) 0 var(--s-5);
    border: 0; box-shadow: none; background: none;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
  }
  .nav__item.is-open .mega { display: grid; }
  .nav__item.is-open .mega--wide { display: block; }
  .mega::before { display: none; }
  .mega--wide {
    padding: var(--s-3) 0 var(--s-5);
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  /* the drawer has to show the nesting the desktop panel shows with columns:
     Products > category > item, each level stepped in behind its own rail */
  .mega--wide .mega__cols {
    padding: 0 0 0 var(--s-4);
    margin-left: 6px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--paper-line);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  /* a grouped panel lists its categories in the drawer and each one opens to
     its own items, so Products does not bury every menu item below it */
  .mega--wide .mega__col > ul { display: none; }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > ul { display: grid; }
  .mega--wide .mega__colhead {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 11px 26px 11px 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__colhead::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; right: 8px; top: 50%;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--brand);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand);
    transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > .mega__colhead {
    color: var(--brand);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > .mega__colhead::after {
    transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg);
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > ul {
    padding: var(--s-2) 0 var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
    margin-left: 4px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--brand-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > ul a { color: var(--text-soft); }
  .mega--wide .mega__col.is-open > ul a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
  .mega--wide .mega__colhead:hover { color: var(--brand); }
  /* comfortable touch targets in the drawer */
  .mega--wide .mega__cols a:not(.mega__colhead),
  .mega--wide .mega__foot .link-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 6px 4px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__cols ul { gap: 0; }
  .mega--wide .mega__cols--flat li + li a { border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
  .mega--wide .mega__cols--flat > ul { columns: 1; }
  /* a flat panel is only two levels deep, so it needs no inner rail */
  .mega--wide .mega__cols--flat { padding-left: var(--s-4); }
  .mega--wide .mega__foot .link-arrow { padding-left: 4px; }
  .mega--wide .mega__foot { padding: var(--s-4) 0 0; background: none; }
  .mega__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega__item { padding: var(--s-3) 4px; }
  .mega__aside { display: none; }

  .nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .nav-scrim {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99;
    background: rgba(6,7,12,.5);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  }
  .nav-scrim.is-on { opacity: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root { --grid-gap: 14px; }
  .hero { min-height: 0; padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-12)) var(--s-16); }
  .hero__stats { margin-top: var(--s-12); grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-4); max-width: none; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }

  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* swipeable rail: full-bleed so the next card peeks at the edge */
  .rail {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    overflow-x: auto;
    overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    margin-inline: calc(var(--gutter) * -1);
    padding: 4px var(--gutter) var(--s-3);
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .rail > * { flex: 0 0 78%; scroll-snap-align: center; }
  .rail__dots[hidden] { display: none; }
  .rail__dots { margin-top: var(--s-5); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  /* narrower dots so a long rail still fits on one line */
  .rail__dots .dot { width: 15px; }
  .rail__dots .dot[aria-selected="true"] { width: 30px; }
  .seclist__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: var(--s-8); }
  .step { padding-top: 0; padding-left: var(--s-8); }
  .step__dot { top: 6px; }
  .steps { position: relative; }
  .steps::before {
    display: block; top: 12px; bottom: 12px; left: 7px;
    right: auto; width: 1px; height: auto;
  }

  .impact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .spot { flex-basis: 100%; }
  .form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section__head--split { align-items: flex-start; }
  .slider__nav { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-8) var(--s-6); }
  .footer { padding-block: var(--s-16) var(--s-8); }
  .footer__top { padding-bottom: var(--s-12); }
  .fab__btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .fab__btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  :root { --gutter: 18px; --fs-h1: clamp(1.95rem, 8.4vw, 2.35rem); }
  .btn { width: auto; }
  .hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .impact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* hover-capable refinements only */
@media (hover: none) {
  .card:hover, .partner:hover, .spot:hover, .metric:hover, .service:hover, .svc__card:hover {
    transform: none; box-shadow: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   20. About page
   ========================================================= */
.hero--page {
  min-height: 0;
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px)) clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px);
}
.hero--page .hero__title { max-width: 24ch; }
.hero__lede--sm { font-size: var(--fs-body); margin-top: var(--s-5); }

/* "We don't just X / We Y" pairs */
.contrast { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.contrast__item {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px) clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.contrast__item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.contrast__no {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-soft) 45%, transparent);
}
.contrast__yes {
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.contrast__yes::before {
  content: "";
  flex: none;
  width: 13px; height: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-2px);
}
.section__lede--strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }

/* mission + vision */
.mv { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.mv__card {
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 44px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.015));
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.mv__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(124,194,66,.45); }
.mv__card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); }
.mv__card h2::after {
  content: ""; display: block;
  width: 46px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-bright));
}
.mv__card p { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-lede); color: var(--text-invert-soft); }

/* "What makes us different" cards carry an emoji rather than a line icon */
.diff__ico {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.diff:hover .diff__ico { background: rgba(108,179,63,.16); transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-4deg); }

/* promise chips */
.promise { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); }
.promise li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.promise li:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.promise__tick { color: var(--accent-ink); font-size: 1rem; }

/* closing band */
.cta--closing { overflow: hidden; }
/* the default CTA glow is placed for the two-column homepage layout */
.cta--closing::before {
  inset: auto 0 -48% 0;
  height: 36rem;
  background: radial-gradient(52% 100% at 50% 50%, rgba(18, 68, 143, .42), transparent 68%);
}
.closing { position: relative; text-align: center; max-width: 58rem; }
.closing h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.closing > p {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* the two closing lines are the payoff — give them a frame instead of
   leaving them floating in empty space */
.signature {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 52px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .08), rgba(255, 255, 255, .02));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9);
}
.signature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(200px, 55%); height: 3px;
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}
.signature__line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: #fff;
}
.signature__tag {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.9vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.signature__cta {
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3);
  justify-content: center;
}
.cta .btn--line { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff; }
.cta .btn--line:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .mv { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .promise li { width: 100%; }
}


/* =========================================================
   21. About page — vision, leadership, insights, teams, gallery
   ========================================================= */

/* vision 2030 */
.vision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}
.vision h3, .stand h3, .mantra h3, .future h3, .philosophy h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
}
.vision__copy p { margin-top: var(--s-5); color: var(--text-invert-soft); font-size: var(--fs-lede); }
.vision__panel {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .06), rgba(255, 255, 255, .02));
}

.stand {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  text-align: center;
}
.stand__lead {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.stand__sub { margin-top: var(--s-3); color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.stand__grid {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); justify-content: center;
}
.stand__grid li {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
}

/* quoted statements */
.quoteblock {
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.quoteblock__label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.quoteblock blockquote {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #fff;
}
.quoteblock--light {
  border-color: var(--paper-line);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.quoteblock--light .quoteblock__label { color: var(--accent-ink); }
.quoteblock--light blockquote { color: var(--text); }

/* leadership */
.leaders {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.leader {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px);
  padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.leader:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.leader__photo {
  flex: none;
  width: clamp(92px, 11vw, 132px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 3px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent);
}
.leader__body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); }
.leader__role { margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.leader__org { margin-top: 2px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }

.bio { max-width: 78ch; }
.bio p { margin-top: var(--s-5); color: var(--text-soft); }
.bio p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.bio--intro { max-width: 80ch; }
.bio__notes { margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); }
.bio__notes .quoteblock { margin-top: 0; }

/* CEO insights */
.insights .insight {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.insights .insight:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.insight h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); color: var(--brand); }
.insight p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.insight .ticks { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.insight__note {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text) !important;
}

/* leadership mantra */
.mantra { margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); }
.mantra__grid {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  counter-reset: mantra;
}
.mantra__grid li {
  padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.mantra__grid strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.mantra__grid span { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.55; }

/* teams */
.team {
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.team:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.team--lead {
  margin-bottom: var(--grid-gap);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.team h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.team__role { margin-top: var(--s-2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.team__obj { margin-top: var(--s-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.team__label {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
}
.team__strength {
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.team__note {
  margin-top: var(--s-5); padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft);
}
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.chips li {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.future, .philosophy { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.future__grid, .philosophy__grid { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.future__card, .philosophy__card {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out);
}
.future__card:hover, .philosophy__card:hover {
  background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--paper-line); transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.future__card h4, .philosophy__card h4 { font-size: 1rem;    line-height: 22px; }
.philosophy__card h4 { color: var(--brand); }
.philosophy__card p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }

/* gallery */
.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.gallery__item img { display: block; }
.gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  /* the artwork is 2:3 portrait — match it so nothing is cropped */
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
}
.gallery__item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery__dl {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px; bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(5, 23, 58, .82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease-out), background-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.gallery__dl svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.gallery__item:hover .gallery__dl,
.gallery__dl:focus-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.gallery__dl:hover { background: var(--brand); }

/* the hover-only affordance needs to be permanent without a pointer */
@media (hover: none) {
  .gallery__dl { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .gallery__item:hover img { transform: none; }
}

.signature__sub {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .vision { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mantra__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .leaders { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights, .teams, .bio__notes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .future__grid, .philosophy__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mantra__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .leader { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .future__grid, .philosophy__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =========================================================
   22. About page — company journey timeline
   ========================================================= */
.journey__note {
  max-width: 92ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px) clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; gap: var(--grid-gap); }
/* continuous rail behind the year markers */
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; bottom: 28px; left: 27px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--brand) 60%, transparent);
  opacity: .35;
}
.tl { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px); }
.tl__marker {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--paper-muted);
  font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1;
}
.tl__card {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.tl__card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.tl__head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); }
.tl__year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.tl__stage {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(108, 179, 63, .12);
}
.tl__focus { margin-top: 4px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.tl__card h3 {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.tl__card > p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.tl__quote {
  margin-top: var(--s-3) !important;
  padding-left: var(--s-4);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.chips--line li {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.tl__offers { margin-top: var(--s-4); display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.tl__offers div {
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.tl__offers dt { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.tl__offers dd { margin-top: 3px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }

.tl__swap { margin-top: var(--s-4); display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.tl__swap li {
  display: grid; gap: 6px;
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.tl__was { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: line-through;
           text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-soft) 45%, transparent); }
.tl__now { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--accent-ink); }

/* the CEO's question at each stage */
.ceojourney { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.ceojourney h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
.ceojourney > p { margin-top: var(--s-3); color: var(--text-soft); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.ceojourney__list {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.ceojourney__list li {
  padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  display: grid; gap: 8px; align-content: start;
}
.ceojourney__year {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--brand);
}
.ceojourney__q { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ceojourney__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 21px; }
  .tl { grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .tl__marker { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .ceojourney__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* year heading from the journey document, above the one-line focus */
.tl__card h3.tl__title {
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.tl__title + .tl__focus { margin-top: 2px; }
.tl__lead { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }
.signature__strap {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}

/* consecutive ledes need breathing room between them */
.section__lede + .section__lede { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
#leadership .bio{
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* =========================================================
   23. Journey rail — line icons + scroll-linked progress
   ========================================================= */
.diff__ico { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand); font-size: 0; }
.diff__ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; stroke-width: 1.7; }
.diff:hover .diff__ico { background: rgba(108, 179, 63, .16); color: var(--accent-ink); }

.tl__marker { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0; transition: color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), background-color .4s var(--ease); }
.tl__marker svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke-width: 1.7; }

/* the rail fills as the section scrolls past */
.timeline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; left: 27px;
  width: 2px;
  height: var(--tl-fill, 0px);
  max-height: calc(100% - 56px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--brand));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height .15s linear;
}
/* markers the rail has already reached */
.tl.is-passed .tl__marker {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand), var(--ink-700));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--paper-muted), 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(10, 31, 92, .5);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .timeline::after { left: 21px; top: 22px; max-height: calc(100% - 44px); }
  .tl__marker svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .timeline::after { transition: none; }
}
#ceo-insights .insights{
  padding-top: 40px;
}
/* =========================================================
   24. Compact About — tighter timeline + team chips
   ========================================================= */
/* scoped to the compact page so the original About page is unaffected */
.page-compact .timeline--tight { gap: var(--s-3); }
.page-compact .timeline--tight .tl__card { padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); }
.page-compact .timeline--tight .tl__title { margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.page-compact .timeline--tight .tl__focus { margin-top: 6px; }
.page-compact .timeline--tight .chips { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

.page-compact #different .promise { margin-top: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); justify-content: center; }

.page-compact .teamchips { margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); }
.page-compact .teamchips h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem); }
.page-compact .teamchips .chips { margin-top: var(--s-5); gap: 10px; }
.page-compact .teamchips .chips li {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.page-compact .teamchips__note { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }
.page-compact #leadership .bio { margin-top: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); }

/* tighter vertical rhythm for the compact About page only */
.page-compact {
  --section-y: clamp(46px, 5.2vw, 78px);
  --head-gap: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 36px);
}
.page-compact .hero--page {
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(38px, 4.6vw, 66px)) clamp(42px, 5vw, 72px);
}
.page-compact .bio__notes { margin-top: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px); }
.page-compact #different .promise { margin-top: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px); }
.page-compact .teamchips { margin-top: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px); }
.page-compact #leadership .bio { margin-top: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px); }
.page-compact .quoteblock { margin-top: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px); }
.page-compact .leaders { margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px); }

/* =========================================================
   24. Policy pages — refund/return, warranty, disclaimer
   ========================================================= */
/* long-form legal documents: a sticky contents rail beside a single
   measured reading column. Scoped to .page-legal so nothing else shifts. */
.page-legal { --section-y: clamp(52px, 6vw, 88px); }

.legal-hero__meta {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2) var(--s-5);
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.legal-hero__meta strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

.legal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 250px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

/* contents rail */
.legal__toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--s-6));
  max-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-h) - var(--s-12));
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  padding-right: var(--s-3);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--paper-line);
}
/* the rail is a <details> so it can collapse on small screens; on desktop it
   is always expanded and the summary is redundant */
.legal__toc > summary { display: none; }

.legal__toc-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
  padding-left: var(--s-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.legal__toc-list { display: grid; }
.legal__toc-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px var(--s-2) 6px var(--s-4);
  margin-left: -2px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.legal__toc-list a:hover { color: var(--brand); border-left-color: var(--brand); }
.legal__toc-num { color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__toc-list a.is-current { color: var(--brand); border-left-color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__toc-list a.is-notice { color: var(--accent-ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* document column */
.legal__doc { max-width: 74ch; }
.legal__doc p { font-size: var(--fs-body); line-height: 1.72; color: var(--text-soft); }
.legal__doc p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.legal__doc strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__doc a:not(.btn) { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.legal__doc a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--accent-ink); }

.legal__intro {
  padding-bottom: var(--s-10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.legal__intro p { font-size: var(--fs-lede); line-height: 1.66; }

.legal__sec { padding-top: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.legal__sec-head {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.legal__sec-num {
  flex: none;
  min-width: 2.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  /* matches .legal__sec-title so the number reads as part of the heading */
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.legal__sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.legal__sub {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.legal__sub + p { margin-top: var(--s-2); }

/* lists */
.legal__list { margin-top: var(--s-4); display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.legal__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.legal__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 4px; top: .62em;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.legal__steps { margin-top: var(--s-4); display: grid; gap: 7px; counter-reset: lstep; }
.legal__steps li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  counter-increment: lstep;
}
.legal__steps li::before {
  content: counter(lstep) ".";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.legal__list + p, .legal__steps + p { margin-top: var(--s-5); }

/* a line the source sets entirely in bold */
.legal__strong {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding: 14px var(--s-5);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.legal__doc .legal__strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__strong + p { margin-top: var(--s-5); }

/* contact card */
.legal__contact {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.legal__doc .legal__contact p { color: var(--text-soft); }
.legal__doc .legal__contact p + p { margin-top: 6px; }
.legal__contact .legal__contact-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-h3); color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.legal__contact .legal__label { margin-top: var(--s-4); color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__contact .legal__label + p { margin-top: 2px; }

/* closing notice band */
.legal__notice {
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 68px);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--text-invert);
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
}
.legal__notice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.legal__doc .legal__notice p { color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.legal__doc .legal__notice strong { color: #fff; }
.legal__notice .legal__list li { color: var(--text-invert-soft); }
.legal__notice .legal__strong { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-left-color: var(--accent-bright); }
.legal__doc .legal__notice .legal__strong { color: #fff; }

/* the source sets the document title in capitals; keep it, size it down */
.hero__title--legal { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem); letter-spacing: -.01em; max-width: 20ch; }

/* the document's own sign-off */
.legal__end {
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  text-align: center;
}
.legal__doc .legal__end p { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }
.legal__doc .legal__end p + p { margin-top: var(--s-2); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .legal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal__toc {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 0;
    border-left: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--paper-muted);
  }
  .legal__toc > summary {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 14px var(--s-5);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-3);
  }
  .legal__toc > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .legal__toc > summary::after {
    content: ""; flex: none;
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--brand); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand);
    transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .legal__toc[open] > summary::after { transform: translateY(2px) rotate(-135deg); }
  .legal__toc-inner { padding: 0 var(--s-5) var(--s-5); }
  .legal__toc-title { display: none; }
  .legal__toc-list { border-left: 2px solid var(--paper-line); }
}

/* The rail is a <details> only so it can collapse on small screens. Above the
   breakpoint it must render whatever the open attribute happens to say —
   otherwise a rail left closed on a phone stays collapsed after a rotate or
   resize and the sidebar renders as an empty 250px column. Both spellings of
   the UA's hiding are overridden: display:none on the slotted child in older
   engines, and ::details-content in current ones. */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .legal__toc > .legal__toc-inner { display: block; }
  .legal__toc::details-content {
    content-visibility: visible;
    block-size: auto;
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .legal__sec-head { display: block; }
  .legal__sec-num { display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   25. Service & support pages
   ========================================================= */
.svc { max-width: 72rem; }
.svc__lede p {
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.svc__lede p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

.svc__sec { margin-top: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 64px); }
.svc__sec:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.svc__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.svc__sec > p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.svc__sec > p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.svc__sec strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* the briefs list a lot of short items; two or three columns keep them scannable */
.svc__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(15rem, 1fr));
  gap: 9px var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}
.svc__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.svc__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: .5em;
  width: 12px; height: 7px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-ink);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.svc__sec > p + .svc__list { margin-top: var(--s-5); }

.svc__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(17rem, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.svc__card {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.svc__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.svc__card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.svc__card p { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-soft); }
.svc__card .svc__list { margin-top: var(--s-4); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

/* closing band */
.svc-cta { background: var(--ink-900); color: var(--text-invert); padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.svc-cta__inner { max-width: 54rem; text-align: center; }
.svc-cta h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.svc-cta p { margin-top: var(--s-5); color: var(--text-invert-soft); font-size: var(--fs-lede); }
.svc-cta__actions {
  margin-top: var(--s-10);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); justify-content: center;
}
.svc-cta .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--ink-900); }
.svc-cta .btn--primary:hover { color: #fff; }

/* sibling pages */
.svc__related { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); }
.svc__related a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px var(--s-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.svc__related a:hover { color: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); }
.svc__related a[aria-current="page"] { color: #fff; background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .svc__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* a statement the brief sets on its own line, and inline section actions */
.svc__statement {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding: 14px var(--s-5);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.svc__actions { margin-top: var(--s-6); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); }

/* a list runs straight into whatever follows it without this */
.svc__list + p,
.svc__list + .svc__statement,
.svc__list + .svc__flow { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.svc__card .svc__list + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

/* A -> B -> C chains read as a process rather than a sentence */
.svc__flow {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2) 10px;
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  max-width: none;
}
.svc__flow span {
  padding: 9px var(--s-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.svc__flow i { font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-ink); }
.svc__list li > .svc__flow { margin-top: 0; }

/* a heading that titles the sections beneath it should sit close to them */
.svc__sec--group { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc__sec--group .svc__title { margin-bottom: 0; border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.svc__sec--group + .svc__sec { margin-top: var(--s-6); }

/* a heading whose only copy is a lead-in ("Customer selects:") belongs to the
   block underneath it, so keep the two together */
.svc__sec--lead { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc__sec--lead > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc__sec--lead + .svc__sec { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.svc__sec--lead + .svc__sec > .svc__title { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }

/* the services enquiry form sits on a light surface, unlike the CTA band's */
.svc__form {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.svc__form .field label { color: var(--text-soft); }
.svc__form .field input,
.svc__form .field select,
.svc__form .field textarea {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--text);
}
.svc__form .field input:focus,
.svc__form .field select:focus,
.svc__form .field textarea:focus {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-soft);
}
.svc__form .field.has-error input,
.svc__form .field.has-error textarea { border-color: #c0392b; }
.svc__form .field__err { color: #c0392b; }
.svc__form .form__actions {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3) var(--s-5);
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}
.svc__form .form__note { color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 34ch; }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .svc__form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   26. Wide mega menu + IA hubs
   ========================================================= */
/* the wide panel stacks its columns and footer; the base two-column grid
   would leave the footer stranded in a tall empty right-hand cell */
/* NOTE: no display here — the drawer keeps .mega hidden until its item is
   open, and an unscoped display:block would win by source order and leave
   every panel permanently expanded on mobile */
.mega--wide {
  width: min(72rem, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter)));
  padding: 0;
}
/* bridge the gap under the button so the pointer never leaves the item on
   its way down into the panel */
.mega::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 100%;
  height: 40px;
}
.mega__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(10.5rem, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-8);
  align-items: start;
}
.mega__cols--flat > ul {
  columns: 3;
  column-gap: var(--s-8);
}
.mega__colhead {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.mega__colhead:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.mega__cols ul { display: grid; gap: 5px; }
.mega__cols--flat ul { display: block; }
.mega__cols li { break-inside: avoid; }
.mega__cols a:not(.mega__colhead) {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 3px 0;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.mega__cols a:not(.mega__colhead):hover { color: var(--brand); }
.mega__foot {
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}

/* ten items plus a CTA have to share the header, so tighten the run and let
   the wide panel hang off the header rather than off its own list item */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .header__inner { gap: var(--s-5); }
  .nav { gap: var(--s-5); min-width: 0; }
  .nav__list { gap: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .nav__link { font-size: .8rem; padding: 9px 5px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .nav__chev { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
  .nav__cta .btn { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: .8rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .site-header { --mega-inset: var(--gutter); }
  .nav__item.has-menu { position: static; }
  .mega--wide {
    display: block;
    left: var(--mega-inset);
    right: var(--mega-inset);
    width: auto;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    /* a long catalogue must not run off the bottom of the screen */
    max-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-h) - 3rem);
    overflow: hidden auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }
  .mega--wide .mega__foot { position: sticky; bottom: 0; }
}
@media (min-width: 1300px) {
  .nav__link { font-size: .9rem; padding: 9px 11px; }
}

/* between 961 and 1299 the ten nav items, logo and CTA are tightest:
   trim the run so the CTA still ends on the container edge */
@media (min-width: 961px) and (max-width: 1299px) {
  .header__inner { gap: var(--s-3); }
  .nav { gap: var(--s-3); }
  .nav__link { font-size: .75rem; padding: 9px 4px; }
  .nav__cta .btn { padding: 9px 13px; font-size: .75rem; }
}

/* hub pages list a taxonomy, so let the columns run narrower */
.svc__subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.svc__list a { color: var(--text-soft); transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.svc__list a:hover { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* =========================================================
   25. Solutions page
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- solutions page: calmer type scale than the landing pages ---- */
.page-solutions {
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.35rem);
  --fs-lede: clamp(1rem, 1vw, 1.1rem);
}
.page-solutions .section__head { max-width: 52ch; }
.page-solutions .section__lede { max-width: 48ch; }

/* ---- solutions hero: split layout, no particle canvas ---- */
.hero--solutions {
  min-height: 0;
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 76px)) clamp(52px, 6.5vw, 88px);
}
.hero--solutions .hero__veil {
  background:
    radial-gradient(54% 48% at 16% 18%, rgba(24, 86, 180, .42), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(46% 42% at 88% 72%, rgba(108, 179, 63, .17), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 23, 58, .3) 0%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .08) 45%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .9) 100%);
}
.hero--solutions .hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(72% 62% at 30% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(72% 62% at 30% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sol-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.06fr) minmax(0, .94fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}
.sol-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.9vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 0;
}
.sol-hero__lede {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 42ch;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.sol-hero .hero__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
.sol-hero__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2) var(--s-6);
  margin: var(--s-8) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  list-style: none;
}
.sol-hero__facts li {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.sol-hero__facts b {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.sol-hero__index {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--s-3);
  list-style: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  background: rgba(5, 23, 58, .42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sol-hero__index a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: 9px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-hero__index a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09); }
.sol-hero__index img {
  display: block;
  width: 46px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.sol-hero__index b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.sol-hero__index span {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sol-hero { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .sol-hero__lede { max-width: none; }
}

/* ---- shared bits ---- */
.sol-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.section--dark .sol-num { color: var(--accent-bright); }

/* ---- quick jump pills ---- */
.sol-jump {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.sol-jump a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-jump a::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex: none;
}
.sol-jump a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---- intro split ---- */
.sol-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(0, .98fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.sol-intro__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sol-intro__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.sol-intro__tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--s-5);
  bottom: var(--s-5);
  right: var(--s-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(5, 23, 58, .78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #fff;
}
.sol-intro__tag strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.sol-intro__tag span {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
}

/* ---- pillar cards ---- */
.sol-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.sol-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.sol-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-800);
}
.sol-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}
.sol-card:hover .sol-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.sol-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 23, 58, .12) 0%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .72) 100%);
}
.sol-card__idx {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--s-4);
  left: var(--s-4);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: #fff;
}
.sol-card__ico {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: var(--s-5);
  bottom: -24px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-card__ico svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.sol-card:hover .sol-card__ico {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg);
}
.sol-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: calc(var(--s-8) + 8px) var(--s-6) var(--s-6);
}
.sol-card__body h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.sol-card__body > p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.sol-card .ticks { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.sol-card .ticks li { font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.sol-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
}

/* ---- infographic: solution stack ---- */
.sol-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 268px;
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.sol-layers { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sol-layer {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 15rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .085), rgba(255, 255, 255, .03));
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-layer:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, .48);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(108, 179, 63, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04));
}
.sol-layer__ix {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.sol-layer__ix svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.sol-layer h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.sol-layer h3 small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .48);
}
.sol-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.sol-chips li {
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}
.sol-rail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 63, .34);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(108, 179, 63, .16), rgba(5, 23, 58, .2));
}
.sol-rail h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.sol-rail h3 + p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .74);
}
.sol-rail__spine {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 120px;
  margin: var(--s-2) 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-bright), rgba(108, 179, 63, .1));
}
.sol-rail ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.sol-rail ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}
.sol-rail ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 7px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-bright);
}
.sol-base {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .26);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
}
.sol-base strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.sol-base span {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
}

/* ---- infographic: delivery lifecycle ---- */
.sol-flow {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.sol-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  top: 27px;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--paper-line) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
.sol-phase {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.sol-phase__dot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--brand);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-phase__dot svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.sol-phase:hover .sol-phase__dot {
  background: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.sol-phase__ix {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.sol-phase h3 {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.sol-phase p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.sol-phase__out {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.sol-flow__aside {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.sol-flow__aside figure {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sol-flow__aside img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sol-aside__title {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.sol-aside__lede { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

/* ---- why / assurance ---- */
.sol-why {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.sol-why__item {
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-why__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, .45); }
.sol-why__item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.sol-why__item h3 { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; }
.sol-why__item p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
}
.sol-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
}
.sol-logos span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  height: 68px;
  padding: 0 var(--s-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .93);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-logos span:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sol-logos img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ---- faq ---- */
.sol-faq { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); max-width: 58rem; }
.sol-faq details {
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-faq details[open] { border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sol-faq summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.sol-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sol-faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  flex: none;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brand);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-faq details[open] summary::after {
  content: "–";
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.sol-faq details > p {
  padding: 0 var(--s-6) var(--s-6);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- solutions page responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .sol-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .sol-stack { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .sol-rail__spine { min-height: 48px; }
  .sol-why { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .sol-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .sol-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-10); }
  .sol-flow::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sol-intro,
  .sol-flow__aside { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .sol-intro__media img { min-height: 260px; }
  .sol-flow__aside figure { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sol-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .sol-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .sol-layer {
    grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--s-4);
    padding: var(--s-5);
  }
  .sol-layer__ix { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .sol-layer .sol-chips { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .sol-flow { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ---- delivery capability: stats row + labelled photo row ---- */
.sol-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
}
.sol-stat {
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.sol-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.sol-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.sol-stat h3 {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.sol-stat p {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.sol-shots {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin-top: var(--grid-gap);
}
.sol-shots figure { margin: 0; }
.sol-shots img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.sol-shots figcaption {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- FAQ: centred, boxed ---- */
.page-solutions #faq .section__head {
  max-width: 44ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-solutions #faq .section__lede { margin-inline: auto; }
.sol-faq {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .sol-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sol-shots { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .sol-stats { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* =========================================================
   26. About page — condensed layout
   ========================================================= */

.page-about {
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem);
  --fs-lede: clamp(1rem, 1vw, 1.1rem);
  /* tighter vertical rhythm than the landing pages */
  --section-y: clamp(44px, 4.5vw, 72px);
  --head-gap: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 40px);
}
.page-about .section__head { max-width: 54ch; }
.page-about .section__lede { max-width: 50ch; }

.ab-center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---- hero: copy left, photo right ---- */
.hero--about {
  min-height: 0;
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 64px)) clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}
.hero--about .hero__veil {
  background:
    radial-gradient(54% 48% at 14% 16%, rgba(24, 86, 180, .4), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(44% 40% at 90% 74%, rgba(108, 179, 63, .16), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 23, 58, .3) 0%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .08) 45%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .9) 100%);
}
.hero--about .hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 60% at 28% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 60% at 28% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(0, .98fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}
.ab-hero__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.7vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.ab-hero__lede {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 44ch;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.ab-hero__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-5) clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px);
  margin: var(--s-8) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  list-style: none;
}
.ab-hero__facts li > b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.9vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}
.ab-hero__facts li > span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 7px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.ab-hero__media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: visible;
}
.ab-hero__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ab-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(-28px, -2vw, -12px);
  bottom: clamp(18px, 3vw, 34px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  max-width: 17rem;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ab-badge span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  color: var(--brand);
}
.ab-badge svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ab-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ---- who we are + mission / vision ---- */
.ab-who {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .88fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
.ab-mv {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ab-mv > div + div {
  padding-left: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ab-mv__ico {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--brand);
}
.ab-mv__ico svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ab-mv h3 { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.ab-mv p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- what sets us apart ---- */
.ab-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  text-align: center;
}
.ab-pillars > article + article {
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ab-pillar__ico {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  color: var(--brand);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.ab-pillars article:hover .ab-pillar__ico {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ab-pillar__ico svg {
  width: 23px;
  height: 23px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ab-pillars h3 { margin-top: var(--s-4); font-size: 1rem; }
.ab-pillars p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- horizontal journey ---- */
.ab-time {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
}
.ab-time::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  top: 7px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand) 0%, rgba(18, 68, 143, .25) 100%);
}
.ab-step { position: relative; padding-top: var(--s-8); }
.ab-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand);
  border: 3px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--brand);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.ab-step:hover::before { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent); }
.ab-step__year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.ab-step h3 {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.ab-step p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- our people ---- */
.ab-people {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
.ab-people figure { margin: 0; }
.ab-people img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---- at a glance ---- */
.ab-glance {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  text-align: center;
}
.ab-glance > div + div {
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ab-glance__ico {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.ab-glance__ico svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ab-glance dd {
  margin: var(--s-4) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.ab-glance dt {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- leadership one-liner ---- */
.leader__note {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- closing CTA box ---- */
.ab-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ab-cta h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.ab-cta p {
  margin: var(--s-4) auto 0;
  max-width: 48ch;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ab-cta .btn { margin-top: var(--s-8); }

/* ---- about page responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ab-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-10); }
  .ab-pillars > article + article { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .ab-pillars > article:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  }
  .ab-glance { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-10); }
  .ab-glance > div + div { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .ab-glance > div:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  }
  .ab-time { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-10); }
  .ab-time::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ab-hero,
  .ab-who,
  .ab-people { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ab-hero__lede { max-width: none; }
  .ab-badge { left: var(--s-4); }
  .ab-people figure { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ab-mv { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ab-mv > div + div { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line); }
  .ab-time { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .leaders { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ab-pillars,
  .ab-glance,
  .ab-time { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ab-pillars > article:nth-child(even),
  .ab-glance > div:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   27. Blog (index + article) and FAQ page
   ========================================================= */

.page-editorial {
  --section-y: clamp(48px, 5vw, 80px);
  --head-gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
}

/* ---- shared page hero (light, compact) ---- */
.ed-hero {
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 64px)) clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.ed-hero__inner { max-width: 62ch; }
.ed-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 0;
}
.ed-hero p {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ---- blog index ---- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 36px);
}
.post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.post-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-800);
}
.post-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--s-6);
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2) var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.post-meta__tag {
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.post-card h2 {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.post-card h2 a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-card h2 a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.post-card__body > p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.post-card__foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-5); }

/* ---- article ---- */
.article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 72ch) minmax(0, 18rem);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 80px);
  align-items: start;
  justify-content: center;
}
.article__body { max-width: none; }
.article__lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article__body > p {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.article__body h2 {
  margin-top: clamp(32px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.article__body h3 {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.article__body ul,
.article__body ol {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.article__body li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.article__body ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: 11px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.article__body ol { counter-reset: artnum; }
.article__body ol li { counter-increment: artnum; }
.article__body ol li::before {
  content: counter(artnum);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.article__body strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.article__figure { margin: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px) 0 0; }
.article__figure img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.article__figure figcaption {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.pullquote {
  margin: clamp(32px, 3.4vw, 48px) 0 0;
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-8);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.pullquote p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* article sidebar */
.article__aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
}
.article__aside h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.article__aside ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  counter-reset: toc;
}
.article__aside ol li { counter-increment: toc; }
.article__aside a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 22px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.article__aside a::before {
  content: "0" counter(toc);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.article__aside a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.article__cta {
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.article__cta p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-4);
}

/* article footer: author + related */
.article__sign {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.article__sign span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.article__sign strong { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text); }
.article__sign small { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ---- FAQ page ---- */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 15rem minmax(0, 62rem);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
  justify-content: center;
}
.faq-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}
.faq-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.faq-nav a:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand); }
.faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); }
.faq-group > h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .article { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .article__aside { position: static; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .faq-nav { position: static; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); }
  .faq-nav a { border: 1px solid var(--paper-line); border-radius: 999px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .pullquote { padding: var(--s-5); }
}

/* =========================================================
   28. Compact nav dropdown + image CTA band
   ========================================================= */

/* the wide panels span the header, so their li is static; a compact panel must
   anchor to its own nav item instead */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .nav__item.has-menu:has(.mega--mini) { position: relative; }
}

.mega--mini {
  left: -14px;
  width: min(17rem, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter)));
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-3);
  padding: var(--s-3);
}
.mega__mini {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.mega__mini a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.mega__mini a:hover { background: var(--brand-soft); color: var(--brand); }
.mega--mini .mega__foot {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: var(--s-3) 12px 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
}
.mega--mini .mega__foot .link-arrow { font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* ---- CTA band with a photographic backdrop ---- */
.svc-cta--image {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-cta--image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background-image: url("../img/solutions/infrastructure.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.svc-cta--image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 20% 20%, rgba(18, 68, 143, .55), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 85% 80%, rgba(108, 179, 63, .22), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 23, 58, .9) 0%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .82) 50%, rgba(5, 23, 58, .94) 100%);
}
.svc-cta--image .svc-cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   29. Contact page
   ========================================================= */

.page-contact {
  --section-y: clamp(48px, 5vw, 84px);
  --head-gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
}

/* ---- hero ---- */
.ct-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(44px, 5vw, 76px)) clamp(44px, 5vw, 76px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-700) 55%, var(--ink-800) 100%);
  color: var(--text-invert);
}
.ct-hero__net {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-hero__net svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.ct-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(46% 60% at 78% 40%, rgba(24, 86, 180, .5), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(30% 44% at 92% 72%, rgba(108, 179, 63, .22), transparent 72%);
}
.ct-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}
.ct-hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.ct-hero__lede {
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 46ch;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.ct-props {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-5) clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 40px);
  margin: var(--s-8) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  list-style: none;
}
.ct-props li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}
.ct-props span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.ct-props svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ct-props strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: #fff;
}
.ct-props small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.ct-hero__art { position: relative; }
.ct-hero__art svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ct-hero__script {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 6%;
  max-width: 12rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-align: right;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
}
.ct-hero__script::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 62%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-bright));
}

/* ---- main grid: form + channels ---- */
.ct-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, .85fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 48px);
  align-items: start;
}
.ct-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 40px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ct-card__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ct-card h2 {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.7rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.ct-card > p {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* form */
.ct-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
}
.ct-form .field { display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.ct-form .field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.ct-form label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}
.ct-form label .req { color: var(--accent-ink); }
.ct-form input,
.ct-form select,
.ct-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--paper-muted);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.ct-form textarea { min-height: 118px; resize: vertical; }
.ct-form input::placeholder,
.ct-form textarea::placeholder { color: #9aa6bd; }
.ct-form input:focus,
.ct-form select:focus,
.ct-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 68, 143, .14);
}
.ct-form select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%234d5c7a' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 17px;
  padding-right: 38px;
}
.ct-form .field.has-error input,
.ct-form .field.has-error select,
.ct-form .field.has-error textarea { border-color: #c0392b; }
.ct-form .field__err {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: #c0392b;
  min-height: 1em;
}
.ct-form__foot {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
}
.ct-privacy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ct-privacy svg {
  flex: none;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* contact channels */
.ct-channels { display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.ct-channel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.ct-channel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.ct-channel__ico {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--brand-soft);
  color: var(--brand);
}
.ct-channel__ico svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ct-channel h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
.ct-channel p {
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ct-channel a:not(.link-arrow) {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-channel a:not(.link-arrow):hover { color: var(--brand); }
.ct-channel small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ct-channel .link-arrow { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

.ct-support {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 179, 63, .34);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108, 179, 63, .12), rgba(108, 179, 63, .04));
}
.ct-support__ico {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(108, 179, 63, .18);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
}
.ct-support__ico svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ct-support h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
.ct-support p { margin-top: 4px; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-soft); }
.ct-support .btn { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-4); }

/* ---- locations ---- */
.ct-locations {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px);
}
.ct-loc {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.ct-loc:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.ct-loc__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-800); }
.ct-loc__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}
.ct-loc:hover .ct-loc__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ct-loc__body { padding: var(--s-6); }
.ct-loc h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ct-loc__where {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.ct-loc__where svg {
  flex: none;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--brand);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ct-loc .link-arrow { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* ---- closing CTA band ---- */
.ct-cta {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 60px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink-700) 70%, var(--ink-800) 100%);
  color: var(--text-invert);
}
.ct-cta__net { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none; }
.ct-cta__net svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.ct-cta__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-bright);
}
.ct-cta h2 {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.ct-cta p {
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
  max-width: 52ch;
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  color: var(--text-invert-soft);
}
.btn--accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #06240a;
}
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--accent-bright); border-color: var(--accent-bright); color: #06240a; }

/* ---- footer social row ---- */
.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer__social a {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #06240a; }
.footer__social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }

/* ---- contact responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ct-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ct-hero__art { display: none; }
  .ct-main { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ct-locations { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .ct-cta { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ct-form { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ct-locations { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ct-props { gap: var(--s-4); }
  .ct-props li { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}