/* ==========================================================================
   The Remote Staff — v2 Design System
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1.  Tokens
   2.  Reset & base
   3.  Layout primitives
   4.  Typography
   5.  Buttons, pills, badges
   6.  Header & navigation
   7.  Hero
   8.  Logo marquee
   9.  Comparison (Without / With)
   10. Positioning statement
   11. Capability stack cards
   12. Post-hire (dark)
   13. Engagement models
   14. Sourcing funnel
   15. Roles + talent showcase
   16. Process timeline
   17. Comparison matrix
   18. Pricing
   19. Case studies + testimonials
   20. FAQ
   21. Final CTA
   22. Footer & floating UI
   23. Motion / reveal
   24. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── 1. Tokens ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Ink */
  --ink-950: #05100D;
  --ink-900: #071612;
  --ink-850: #0C1F1A;
  --ink-800: #133029;
  --ink-700: #1D4238;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --paper: #F8FCFB;
  --grey-50: #F4F8F7;
  --grey-100: #EBF1EF;
  --grey-200: #DDE7E4;
  --grey-300: #C3D3CE;
  --grey-500: #7E918C;
  --grey-600: #5F726D;
  --grey-700: #40534E;

  /* Brand — violet */
  --g-900: #04322A;
  --g-800: #064A3D;
  --g-700: #086551;
  --g-600: #0A8168;
  --g-500: #0FA487;
  --g-400: #1DC29F;
  --g-300: #63D9C1;
  --g-200: #AEEDE0;
  --g-100: #DBF6EF;
  --g-50:  #F0FBF8;

  /* Support accents */
  --teal-600: #0E9F84;
  --teal-500: #14B89A;
  --teal-100: #D6F5EE;
  --rose-500: #E23D6C;
  --rose-100: #FDE7EE;
  --amber-400: #F5B23C;

  /* Pastel panels */
  --pastel-1: #EDFAF6;
  --pastel-2: #EFF6FB;
  --pastel-3: #F4F8EC;
  --pastel-4: #FFF3EC;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #04322A 0%, #086551 40%, #0A8168 72%, #14B89A 100%);
  /* deep variant — any surface carrying white text uses this so contrast stays >= 4.5:1 */
  --grad-brand-deep: linear-gradient(135deg, #032720 0%, #075D4B 45%, #0A8168 100%);
  --grad-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A8168 0%, #14B89A 55%, #B7F0E1 100%);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(100deg, #065E4B 0%, #0A8168 50%, #12A98B 100%);
  --grad-ink: linear-gradient(165deg, #0C1F1A 0%, #071612 60%, #0F2A22 100%);
  --grad-sheen: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9), rgba(255,255,255,0));

  /* Type */
  --font-sans: "Geist", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display",
               "SF Pro Text", "Inter", "Segoe UI", system-ui, Roboto,
               "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "Geist Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  /* Radii */
  --r-xs: 8px;
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --r-md: 18px;
  --r-lg: 26px;
  --r-xl: 34px;
  --r-full: 999px;

  /* Shadow */
  --sh-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 9, 19, .05);
  --sh-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 9, 19, .06), 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 9, 19, .04);
  --sh-md: 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(28, 16, 66, .16), 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 16, 66, .06);
  --sh-lg: 0 34px 70px -28px rgba(28, 16, 66, .28), 0 8px 22px -12px rgba(28, 16, 66, .12);
  --sh-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(155, 107, 255, .28), 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(109, 40, 217, .45);

  /* Rhythm */
  --shell: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  --section-y: clamp(68px, 8.5vw, 132px);
  --header-h: 72px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --dur: .5s;
}

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

* { margin: 0; }

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01" 1, "cv01" 1;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }

ul, ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

::selection { background: var(--g-200); color: var(--g-900); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--g-500);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0;
  margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: 10px; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -180%);
  z-index: 200; background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-full); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* ── 3. Layout primitives ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--shell);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.container--wide { max-width: 1360px; }
.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }

.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--grey { background: var(--grey-50); }

.section--dark {
  background: var(--grad-ink);
  color: #F0F7F5;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 340px at 12% 0%, rgba(15,164,135,.32), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(620px 400px at 92% 88%, rgba(14,116,144,.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section--dark > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.section-head { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--grey-600); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.125rem); }
.section--dark .section-head p { color: rgba(243,241,250,.66); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.hairline { height: 1px; background: var(--grey-200); border: 0; }

/* ── 4. Typography ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.028em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.display {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.1vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.038em;
  line-height: 1.02;
}
.h2 { font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 4.1vw, 3.1rem); letter-spacing: -.032em; line-height: 1.06; }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.1vw, 1.6rem); letter-spacing: -.024em; line-height: 1.18; }
.h4 { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem); letter-spacing: -.018em; line-height: 1.3; }

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.55vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.011em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.section--dark .lede { color: rgba(243,241,250,.72); }

.kicker {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--g-600);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section--dark .kicker { color: var(--g-300); }

.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.section--dark .grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #8FE7D2 0%, #1DC29F 55%, #7BE8CE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

.muted { color: var(--grey-600); }
.small { font-size: .875rem; }
.tiny { font-size: .78rem; }
.num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ── 5. Buttons, pills, badges ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  --btn-py: 13px;
  --btn-px: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: var(--btn-py) var(--btn-px);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .945rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease),
              background-color .22s var(--ease), color .22s var(--ease),
              border-color .22s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn svg { flex: none; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand-deep);
  background-size: 160% 160%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -12px rgba(10,129,104,.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -14px rgba(10,129,104,.72), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}

.btn--ink { color: #fff; background: var(--ink-900); }
.btn--ink:hover { background: var(--ink-800); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }

.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--g-300); background: var(--g-50); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }

.btn--outline-light {
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.44); }

.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--g-800); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.btn--white:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }

.btn--lg { --btn-py: 16px; --btn-px: 30px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { --btn-py: 9px; --btn-px: 16px; font-size: .86rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.btn-row--center { justify-content: center; }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--g-600);
  transition: gap .22s var(--ease), color .22s var(--ease);
}
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 12px; color: var(--g-800); }
.section--dark .link-arrow { color: var(--g-300); }
.section--dark .link-arrow:hover { color: #fff; }

.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.005em;
  background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--g-100);
}
.pill--ghost { background: #fff; border-color: var(--grey-200); color: var(--grey-700); }
.pill--dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: rgba(243,241,250,.86); }
.pill--teal { background: var(--teal-100); border-color: #B9EDE2; color: #0A7A66; }

.dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-500); flex: none; }
.dot--pulse { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(20,184,154,.55); animation: pulse 2.4s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse {
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(20,184,154,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(20,184,154,0); }
}

.avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.av-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0A8168,#14B89A); }
.av-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0E7490,#38BDF8); }
.av-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#04322A,#0A8168); }
.av-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#E23D6C,#F58BA8); }
.av-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1D4ED8,#60A5FA); }
.av-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#B45309,#F5B23C); }

.avatar-stack { display: flex; }
.avatar-stack .avatar { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: .68rem; border: 2px solid #fff; margin-left: -9px; }
.avatar-stack .avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.icon-tile {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-600);
  border: 1px solid var(--g-100);
}
.section--dark .icon-tile {
  background: rgba(29,194,159,.14); border-color: rgba(29,194,159,.24); color: var(--g-300);
}

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--g-200); }

.card--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.card--dark:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(29,194,159,.32); }

/* ── 6. Header & navigation ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  border-bottom-color: var(--grey-200);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 20px -8px rgba(6,40,34,.14);
}

.header__inner {
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: none; }
.brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-left: 8px; }
.nav a {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .925rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--ink-900); background: var(--grey-50); }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-left: auto; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  background: #fff;
  place-items: center;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 17px; height: 1.6px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--ink-900); position: relative;
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 17px; height: 1.6px;
  border-radius: 2px; background: var(--ink-900);
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease), top .28s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -5.5px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { top: 5.5px; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span::after { top: 0; opacity: 0; }

.drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 26px var(--gutter) 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .32s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
}
.drawer.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.drawer a.drawer__link {
  padding: 15px 4px;
  font-size: 1.32rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.028em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
}
.drawer__foot { margin-top: 26px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.drawer__meta { margin-top: 24px; color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .875rem; display: grid; gap: 6px; }

/* ── 8. Logo marquee ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-band { padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); background: var(--white); }
.marquee-band__label {
  text-align: center; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 9%, #000 91%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 66px);
  width: max-content;
  animation: slide 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes slide { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.logo-word {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  opacity: .82;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.marquee__track:hover .logo-word { opacity: .6; }
.logo-word:hover { color: var(--ink-900); opacity: 1; }

/* ── 9. Comparison (Without / With) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.compare__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.cmp {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.cmp__title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.9vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.026em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.cmp--bad { background: var(--grey-50); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.cmp--good {
  background: var(--grad-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29,194,159,.24);
  color: #F0F7F5;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.cmp--good::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 300px at 50% -8%, rgba(15,164,135,.42), transparent 68%);
}
.cmp--good > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cmp--good .cmp__title { color: #fff; }
.cmp--good .cmp__title span { color: var(--g-300); }

.cmp__stage {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  min-height: 250px;
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cmp--bad .cmp__stage { background: #E4EDEA; }
.cmp--good .cmp__stage { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

.chaos { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.chaos svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.chaos__chip {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px -6px rgba(6,40,34,.28);
  padding: 8px 11px;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.014em;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.chaos__chip i {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 5px; flex: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.chaos__chip:nth-child(2) { top: 12%; left: 8%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(3) { top: 6%; left: 52%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(4) { top: 36%; left: 30%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(5) { top: 62%; left: 6%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(6) { top: 74%; left: 44%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(7) { top: 40%; left: 68%; }
.chaos__chip:nth-child(8) { top: 16%; left: 76%; }

.unify {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 28px);
}
.unify__core { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.unify__mark {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(29,194,159,.4), 0 0 60px -6px rgba(29,194,159,.65);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.unify__mark img { height: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); width: auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
.unify__ring {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29,194,159,.24);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ripple 4s ease-out infinite;
}
.unify__ring:nth-of-type(1) { width: 170px; height: 170px; }
.unify__ring:nth-of-type(2) { width: 170px; height: 170px; animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.unify__ring:nth-of-type(3) { width: 170px; height: 170px; animation-delay: 2.6s; }
@keyframes ripple {
  0% { transform: scale(.62); opacity: .9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.7); opacity: 0; }
}

.unify__orbit {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px; max-width: 340px;
}
.unify__orbit span {
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(29,194,159,.13);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29,194,159,.26);
  color: #AEEDE0;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.008em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cmp__list { display: grid; gap: 13px; margin-top: auto; }
.cmp__list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px;
  font-size: .945rem; letter-spacing: -.012em; line-height: 1.45;
}
.cmp__list li b { font-weight: 600; }
.cmp--bad .cmp__list li { color: var(--grey-700); }
.cmp--good .cmp__list li { color: rgba(243,241,250,.84); }
.cmp--good .cmp__list li b { color: #fff; }
.tick {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; margin-top: 2px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.tick--x { background: var(--rose-100); color: var(--rose-500); }
.tick--v { background: rgba(20,184,154,.18); color: #4FD1B4; }

/* ── 10. Positioning statement ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.position { text-align: center; }
.position__lines {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.position__lines span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--rose-100);
  border: 1px solid #FBD5DF;
  color: #9F1239;
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.012em;
}
.position__lines svg { flex: none; opacity: .85; }
.position h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.position .lede { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 68ch; }
.position .btn-row { margin-top: 32px; }

/* ── 11. Capability stack cards ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.stack { display: grid; gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px); }

.scard {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, .92fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,40,34,.07);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);
}
.scard--1 { background: var(--pastel-1); }
.scard--2 { background: var(--pastel-2); }
.scard--3 { background: var(--pastel-3); }
.scard--4 { background: var(--pastel-4); }

.scard__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--g-600); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.scard--3 .scard__num { color: var(--teal-600); }
.scard--4 .scard__num { color: #B45309; }
.scard h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.scard p { color: var(--grey-700); font-size: clamp(.96rem, 1.2vw, 1.04rem); }
.scard__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 20px 0 22px; }
.scard__chips .pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,.8); border-color: rgba(6,40,34,.08); color: var(--ink-800); }

.quote-inline {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(6,40,34,.14);
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.5;
}
.quote-inline cite { display: block; margin-top: 7px; font-style: normal; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-500); font-weight: 600; }

/* mini mocks inside stack cards */
.mock {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,40,34,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  padding: 18px;
}
.mock__bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-600);
}
.mock__search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 9px 14px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-500);
}
.mock__filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-top: 12px; }
.mock__filters span {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full); background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-700);
}
.mock__result { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100); }
.mock__result:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.mock__result-main { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.mock__result-main strong { display: block; font-size: .84rem; letter-spacing: -.012em; }
.mock__result-main span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.mock__score { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-600); }

.meter { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.meter__row span { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey-600); margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 500; }
.meter__track { height: 7px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--grey-100); overflow: hidden; }
.meter__fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--grad-brand); width: 0; transition: width 1.1s var(--ease-out); }
.meter__fill--teal { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #04322A, #0A8168); }

.payslip__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.payslip__amount { font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.034em; }
.payslip__rows { display: grid; gap: 9px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--grey-200); }
.payslip__rows div { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .82rem; }
.payslip__rows span:first-child { color: var(--grey-600); }
.payslip__rows span:last-child { font-weight: 600; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.payslip__stamp {
  margin-top: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-600);
}

.heatgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 7px; }
.heatgrid i {
  display: block; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px;
  background: var(--g-100);
}
.heatgrid i.l1 { background: #E3F7F1; }
.heatgrid i.l2 { background: #BDECDF; }
.heatgrid i.l3 { background: #7FDCC5; }
.heatgrid i.l4 { background: #2BC0A2; }
.heatgrid i.l5 { background: #0A8168; }
.heatgrid__legend { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.heatgrid__legend i { width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 4px; display: inline-block; }

/* ── 12. Post-hire (dark) ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.posthire__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 20px); }
.posthire__grid .card--dark { border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.posthire__grid h4 { margin: 18px 0 9px; color: #fff; }
.posthire__grid p { font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(243,241,250,.62); line-height: 1.55; }
.posthire__cta { margin-top: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); }

/* ── 13. Engagement models ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.models { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px); align-items: stretch; }
.model {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.model:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.model--featured {
  background: var(--grad-ink); color: #F0F7F5;
  border-color: rgba(29,194,159,.3);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.model--featured::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 60% -10%, rgba(15,164,135,.46), transparent 70%);
}
.model--featured > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.model__tag { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.model h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.model__for { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-600); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.model--featured .model__for { color: rgba(243,241,250,.66); }
.model__list { display: grid; gap: 11px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-100); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.model--featured .model__list { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.model__list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--grey-700); }
.model--featured .model__list li { color: rgba(243,241,250,.8); }
.model__list svg { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--g-500); }
.model--featured .model__list svg { color: #4FD1B4; }
.model .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ── 14. Sourcing funnel ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.funnel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  align-items: end;
}
.fstep { text-align: center; }
.fstep__bar {
  border-radius: 16px 16px 12px 12px;
  background: var(--grad-brand-deep);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-content: center;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(10,129,104,.6);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.fstep:hover .fstep__bar { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.fstep:nth-child(1) .fstep__bar { height: 148px; }
.fstep:nth-child(2) .fstep__bar { height: 122px; opacity: .93; }
.fstep:nth-child(3) .fstep__bar { height: 100px; opacity: .87; }
.fstep:nth-child(4) .fstep__bar { height: 80px; opacity: .81; }
/* the final step inverts to white so "your shortlist" is the payoff of the ramp */
.fstep:nth-child(5) .fstep__bar {
  height: 62px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--g-800);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g-300);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(10,129,104,.45);
}
.fstep:nth-child(5) .fstep__bar small { opacity: .68; }
.fstep__bar b { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.42rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 600; }
.fstep__bar small { display: block; font-size: .68rem; opacity: .85; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; }
.fstep__label { margin-top: 14px; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.014em; }
.fstep__note { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--grey-500); margin-top: 3px; }
.funnel-foot {
  margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* ── 15. Roles + talent showcase ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.tab {
  padding: 9px 17px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); background: #fff;
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.tab:hover { border-color: var(--g-300); color: var(--ink-900); }
.tab.is-active { background: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--ink-900); color: #fff; }

.tabpanel { display: none; }
.tabpanel.is-active { display: block; animation: fadeUp .4s var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.role-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; }
.role-cloud span {
  padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.role-cloud span:hover { background: var(--g-50); border-color: var(--g-200); color: var(--g-800); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.rail {
  display: flex; gap: 18px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 4px 4px 22px;
  margin-inline: -4px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--grey-300); border-radius: 99px; }
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--grey-100); border-radius: 99px; }
.rail > * { scroll-snap-align: start; flex: 0 0 clamp(260px, 30vw, 320px); }

/* ── 16. Process timeline ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.timeline { display: grid; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.tl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 190px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 52px);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.tl:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.tl__when { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); align-self: start; }
.tl__when .pill { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tl__when h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem); }
.tl__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.tl__col h4 {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tl__col--ours h4 { color: var(--g-600); }
.tl__col ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.tl__col li { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--grey-700); }
.tl__col li svg { flex: none; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--grey-300); }
.tl__col--ours li svg { color: var(--g-400); }

/* ── 17. Comparison matrix ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.matrix-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: #fff;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.matrix { width: 100%; min-width: 720px; border-collapse: collapse; }
.matrix th, .matrix td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.matrix thead th {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.008em;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.matrix thead th.is-us {
  background: var(--g-600); color: #fff;
}
.matrix tbody th {
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-900);
  background: #fff; width: 210px;
}
.matrix td.is-us { background: var(--g-50); font-weight: 600; color: var(--g-900); }
.matrix tbody tr:last-child th, .matrix tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.matrix tbody tr:hover td, .matrix tbody tr:hover th { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--g-50) 55%, #fff); }
.matrix tbody tr:hover td.is-us { background: var(--g-100); }
.mx-yes { color: var(--teal-600); font-weight: 700; }
.mx-no { color: var(--rose-500); font-weight: 600; }
.matrix-note { margin-top: 14px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-500); }

/* ── 18. Pricing ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.region-switch {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 5px;
  background: var(--grey-100); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.region-switch button {
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-600);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.region-switch button:hover { color: var(--ink-900); }
.region-switch button.is-active { background: #fff; color: var(--ink-900); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }

.price-panel {
  display: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.price-panel.is-active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); animation: fadeUp .4s var(--ease-out) both; }
.price-panel__main { padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px); }
.price-panel__side {
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  background: var(--grad-ink); color: #F0F7F5;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.price-panel__side::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px 260px at 80% 0%, rgba(15,164,135,.45), transparent 70%);
}
.price-panel__side > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.price-amt { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
.price-amt b { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.042em; line-height: 1; }
.price-amt span { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--grey-500); font-weight: 500; }
.price-alt { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-600); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.price-list { display: grid; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.price-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.45; }
.price-list svg { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--teal-600); }
.price-panel__side h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.price-panel__side ul { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.price-panel__side li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(243,241,250,.76); line-height: 1.45; }
.price-panel__side ul { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.price-panel__side svg { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; color: #4FD1B4; }
.price-save {
  margin-top: auto; padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.price-save b { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -.034em; color: #fff; }
.price-save span { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(243,241,250,.66); }

/* ── 19. Case studies + testimonials ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cs { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.cs:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.cs__banner {
  height: 152px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cs__banner--1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#064A3D,#1DC29F); }
.cs__banner--2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0E7490,#67E8F9); }
.cs__banner--3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#05100D,#086551); }
.cs__banner::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.22) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}
.cs__banner b { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font-size: 1.32rem; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 700; }
.cs__body { padding: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.cs__meta { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--g-600); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cs__body h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.cs__result { display: flex; gap: 18px; margin: auto 0 18px; padding-top: 8px; }
.cs__result div b { display: block; font-size: 1.16rem; letter-spacing: -.028em; }
.cs__result div span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--grey-500); }

.rail-nav { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.rail-nav button {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); background: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink-900);
  transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.rail-nav button:hover { background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ink-900); }
.rail-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px); }
.rail-head .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }

.quote {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.quote:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.quote__stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: var(--amber-400); }
.quote p { font-size: clamp(.96rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-800); letter-spacing: -.012em; }
.quote__who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 6px; }
.quote__who strong { display: block; font-size: .89rem; letter-spacing: -.014em; }
.quote__who span span { display: block; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
/* ── 20. FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr); gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.faq-layout .section-head { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 26px); margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq { display: grid; }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.faq__item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.faq__q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 2px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.25vw, 1.08rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  transition: color .2s var(--ease);
}
.faq__q:hover { color: var(--g-700); }
.faq__ico {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-top: 1px;
  transition: transform .32s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item.is-open .faq__ico { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--g-600); border-color: var(--g-600); color: #fff; }
.faq__a { overflow: hidden; height: 0; transition: height .38s var(--ease); }
.faq__a-inner { padding: 0 46px 24px 2px; color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.62; }
.faq__a-inner p + p { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ── 21. Final CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.finalcta {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 68px);
  background: var(--grad-brand-deep);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.finalcta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.16) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent);
}
.finalcta::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px; left: -140px; bottom: -260px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.finalcta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.finalcta h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.finalcta p { max-width: 58ch; margin-inline: auto; color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); font-size: clamp(1rem,1.3vw,1.14rem); }
.finalcta .btn-row { margin-top: 32px; }
.finalcta__ticks {
  margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 26px; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-weight: 500;
}
.finalcta__ticks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

/* ── 22. Footer & floating UI ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-950);
  color: rgba(243,241,250,.62);
  padding-top: clamp(52px, 6vw, 86px);
  margin-top: clamp(52px, 6vw, 86px);
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 56px);
}
.footer__brand-chip {
  display: inline-block; background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 9px 13px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__brand-chip img { height: 30px; }
.footer p { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 38ch; }
.footer h5 {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer ul { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer ul a, .footer ul span { font-size: .9rem; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.footer ul a:hover { color: #fff; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 9px; margin-top: 22px; }
.socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: rgba(243,241,250,.72);
  transition: all .22s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--g-600); border-color: var(--g-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer__regions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  padding: 24px 0 30px;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 26px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.footer__bottom nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }

.floaters { position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 90; display: grid; gap: 10px; justify-items: end; }
.fab {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); }
.fab--wa { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.fab--top {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink-900); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
}
.fab--top.is-on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }

.progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 101;
  background: var(--grad-brand); width: 0;
}

/* ── 23. Motion / reveal ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
[data-reveal].is-in { 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;
  }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ── 24. Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .header__actions .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }
  .header__actions { margin-left: auto; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__lede { max-width: 52ch; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; width: 100%; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-layout .section-head { position: static; }
  .scard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; position: static; }
  .posthire__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }
  .models { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .model--featured { order: -1; }
  .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .price-panel.is-active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl__when { position: static; }
  .funnel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: stretch; }
  .fstep { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 108px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; text-align: left; }
  .fstep__bar { height: auto !important; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .fstep__label { margin-top: 0; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .compare__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cmp__stage { min-height: 210px; }
  .posthire__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .float-chip--b { left: -6px; }
  .float-chip--a { right: -2px; }
  .rail > * { flex: 0 0 84%; }
  .rail-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn--lg { --btn-py: 14px; --btn-px: 24px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

/* Chaos graphic: re-anchor chips so long labels stay inside the stage */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .chaos__chip { font-size: .64rem; padding: 6px 9px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .chaos__chip i { width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 4px; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(2) { top: 6%;  left: 4%;  right: auto; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(3) { top: 5%;  left: auto; right: 4%; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(4) { top: 27%; left: 18%; right: auto; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(5) { top: 50%; left: 3%;  right: auto; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(6) { top: 74%; left: 8%;  right: auto; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(7) { top: 49%; left: auto; right: 3%; }
  .chaos__chip:nth-child(8) { top: 73%; left: auto; right: 6%; }
  .cmp__stage { min-height: 250px; }
  .unify__orbit span { font-size: .62rem; padding: 4px 9px; }
  .unify__orbit { max-width: 260px; }
  .unify__ring { width: 132px !important; height: 132px !important; }
  .teamcard__foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .chaos__chip { font-size: .6rem; padding: 5px 8px; }
  .float-chip { font-size: .72rem; padding: 9px 12px; }
  .teamcard { padding: 15px; }
  .region-switch { width: 100%; }
  .region-switch button { flex: 1 1 40%; justify-content: center; padding: 9px 10px; font-size: .8rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v2.1 — Dark hero, mega menu, proof strip, seat explorer + team builder
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Highlight (marker pill behind words) ─────────────────────────────── */
.hl {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .04em .34em .12em;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #7BE8CE 0%, #AEEDE0 100%);
  color: #04322A;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
}
.hl--soft { background: linear-gradient(115deg, #C6F3E7 0%, #DBF6EF 100%); color: #064A3D; }

/* ── 7. Hero (dark, centred, floating activity cards) ─────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  color: #EAF6F2;
  padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px) clamp(60px, 8vw, 108px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% -12%, rgba(15,164,135,.34), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(720px 480px at 90% 104%, rgba(14,116,144,.24), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(168deg, #071612 0%, #04322A 52%, #06231C 100%);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(76% 62% at 50% 40%, #000 10%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(76% 62% at 50% 40%, #000 10%, transparent 80%);
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  padding: 6px 18px 6px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(234,246,242,.86);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero__badge b { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.hero__badge .avatar { border-color: #0A2C24; }

.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero .display {
  /* balance would re-break the authored lines and split the highlight pill */
  text-wrap: normal;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.3vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.26;
  letter-spacing: -.034em;
}

.hero__lede {
  max-width: 60ch; margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(234,246,242,.74);
}

.hero__cta { justify-content: center; margin-top: 32px; }

.hero__note {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(234,246,242,.6);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 20px; justify-content: center;
}
.hero__note li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.hero__note svg { color: #7BE8CE; flex: none; }

/* floating activity cards */
.hero-cards { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 224px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-card strong { display: block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.012em; }
.hero-card span { display: block; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--grey-500); margin-top: 2px; }
.hero-card i {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.hero-card:nth-child(1) { top: 11%;  left: 1.5%;  transform: rotate(-4.5deg); animation-delay: -.4s; }
.hero-card:nth-child(2) { top: 4%;   right: 1.5%; transform: rotate(3.5deg);  animation-delay: -2.2s; }
.hero-card:nth-child(3) { bottom: 13%; left: 4%;  transform: rotate(3deg);    animation-delay: -3.6s; }
.hero-card:nth-child(4) { bottom: 7%;  right: 3%; transform: rotate(-3.5deg); animation-delay: -5.1s; }

/* ── Proof strip ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.proof {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.proof > div { padding: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 32px); border-right: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.proof > div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.proof b {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.038em; line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.proof span { display: block; margin-top: 9px; font-size: .855rem; color: var(--grey-600); letter-spacing: -.008em; }

/* ── Mega menu ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* deliberately NOT position:relative — the mega anchors to .site-header (a
   sticky, therefore positioned, ancestor) so it can centre on the viewport */
.nav__item { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__trigger {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .925rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__trigger svg { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); opacity: .55; }
.nav__item:hover .nav__trigger,
.nav__item:focus-within .nav__trigger { color: var(--ink-900); background: var(--grey-50); }
.nav__item:hover .nav__trigger svg,
.nav__item:focus-within .nav__trigger svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.mega {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% - 6px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  width: min(920px, calc(100vw - 48px));
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .22s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .22s;
  z-index: 70;
}
.nav__item:hover .mega,
.nav__item:focus-within .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%); }

.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.mega__grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.mega__card {
  display: block; padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.mega__card:hover { background: var(--g-50); border-color: var(--g-100); }
.mega__card .icon-tile { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mega__card strong { display: block; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.018em; }
.mega__card p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-600); line-height: 1.45; margin-top: 5px; }
.mega__card em {
  display: block; font-style: normal; margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--g-600);
}

.mega__col h6 {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500); margin: 0 0 12px 12px;
}
.mega__col a {
  display: block; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: .86rem; color: var(--grey-700);
  transition: background-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease);
}
.mega__col a:hover { background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-800); }

.mega__foot {
  margin-top: 14px; padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grey-50);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .875rem; color: var(--grey-700);
}
.mega__foot b { color: var(--ink-900); font-weight: 600; }

.header__phone {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-700);
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: color .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.header__phone:hover { color: var(--g-700); background: var(--g-50); }
.header__phone svg { color: var(--g-600); }

/* ── Seat explorer + team builder ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.builder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, .75fr);
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  align-items: start;
}

.explorer {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.explorer__search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.explorer__search:focus-within { border-color: var(--g-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,194,159,.14); }
.explorer__search svg { color: var(--grey-500); flex: none; }
.explorer__search input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; border: 0; outline: 0; background: none;
  font: inherit; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-900);
}
.explorer__search input::placeholder { color: var(--grey-500); }

.explorer__filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin: 16px 0 6px; }
.chip {
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); background: #fff;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-700);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--g-300); color: var(--ink-900); }
.chip.is-active { background: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--ink-900); color: #fff; }

.seatlist {
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-height: 460px; overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.seatlist::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.seatlist::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--grey-300); border-radius: 99px; }

.seat {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  text-align: left;
  transition: background-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.seat:hover { background: var(--g-50); }
.seat__main { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.seat__main strong { display: block; font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.016em; }
.seat__main span { display: block; font-size: .765rem; color: var(--grey-500); margin-top: 2px; }
.seat__rate { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.018em; white-space: nowrap; }
.seat__rate small { font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-500); font-size: .72rem; }
.seat__add {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--g-700);
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.seat:hover .seat__add { border-color: var(--g-400); background: #fff; }
.seat.is-picked { background: var(--g-50); }
.seat.is-picked .seat__add { background: var(--g-600); border-color: var(--g-600); color: #fff; }
.seatlist__empty { padding: 30px 12px; color: var(--grey-500); font-size: .9rem; }

/* team panel */
.tpanel {
  position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 20px);
  background: var(--grad-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155,255,225,.13);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  color: #EAF6F2;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.tpanel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 80% -10%, rgba(15,164,135,.4), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tpanel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tpanel__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tpanel__head h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; }

.cur {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; padding: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--r-full);
}
.cur button {
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: rgba(234,246,242,.6);
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.cur button.is-active { background: #fff; color: var(--g-900); }

.tpanel__empty {
  padding: 26px 0 30px;
  font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(234,246,242,.6); line-height: 1.55;
}
.tpanel__empty b { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 600; }

.tteam { display: grid; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.tteam li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 10px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  font-size: .855rem;
}
.tteam li span:first-of-type { flex: 1; min-width: 0; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.tteam li b { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(234,246,242,.86); }
.tteam li button {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: rgba(234,246,242,.5);
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.tteam li button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; }

.tsum { display: grid; gap: 10px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.tsum div { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; font-size: .875rem; }
.tsum div span { color: rgba(234,246,242,.64); }
.tsum div b { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.tsum div.is-strike b { color: rgba(234,246,242,.5); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; }

.tsave {
  margin-top: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,164,135,.28), rgba(29,194,159,.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,232,206,.28);
}
.tsave b {
  display: block; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: -.036em; color: #7BE8CE; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.tsave span { display: block; font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(234,246,242,.7); margin-top: 3px; }

.tlive {
  margin-top: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(234,246,242,.78);
}
.tlive svg { color: #7BE8CE; flex: none; }
.tlive b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

.tpanel .btn { margin-top: 18px; }
.tpanel__fine { margin-top: 12px; font-size: .74rem; color: rgba(234,246,242,.5); text-align: center; }

/* mobile summary bar */
.tbar {
  position: fixed; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 88;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  transform: translateY(140%);
  transition: transform .32s var(--ease);
}
.tbar.is-on { transform: none; }
.tbar__info { font-size: .84rem; }
.tbar__info b { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.tbar .btn { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: .82rem; }

/* ── v2.1 responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .hero-cards {
    position: static;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 620px; margin: 42px auto 0;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .hero-card {
    position: static; width: auto;
    transform: none !important; animation: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__item { display: none; }
  .header__phone { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .builder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tpanel { position: static; }
  .seatlist { max-height: 380px; }
  .tbar { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .proof { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proof > div:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .proof > div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
  .hero-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
  .hero-card:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }
  .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

/* touch: tap-to-open mega panel */
.nav__item.is-open .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%); }
/* display:flex would otherwise beat the [hidden] attribute */
.seat[hidden] { display: none; }
.tpanel__head { flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* grid children default to min-width:auto, which lets long role labels push
   the whole builder wider than its column on narrow screens */
.builder > * { min-width: 0; }
.seat__main { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }

/* ── v2.1 fixes ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  /* once the activity cards drop out of absolute positioning they must fall
     BELOW the headline, not above it */
  .hero { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__inner { order: 1; }
  .hero-cards { order: 2; }
}

/* the mobile summary bar must be fully inert until a role is picked */
.tbar { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.tbar.is-on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
/* lift the floating buttons so they never sit under the summary bar */
body.is-tbar .floaters { bottom: 84px; }

/* keep the mega card tags on a shared baseline regardless of copy length */
.mega__card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.mega__card em { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 12px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   v2.2 — quantity stepper, tighter comparison, featured case study, crew
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Comparison: hold each card at 500px so the pair reads as a unit ───── */
.compare__grid { max-width: 1026px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── Team builder: quantity ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tpanel__count {
  display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 8px; padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(123,232,206,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,232,206,.26);
  color: #7BE8CE;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.seat__qty {
  position: absolute; top: -6px; right: -6px;
  min-width: 19px; height: 19px; padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--ink-900); color: #fff;
  font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 19px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff;
}
.seat__add { position: relative; }

.tteam li { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tstep {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 2px;
  flex: none;
}
.tstep button {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: rgba(234,246,242,.72);
  transition: background-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease);
}
.tstep button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: #fff; }
.tstep span {
  min-width: 20px; text-align: center;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* ── Featured case study ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.fcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .88fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
  gap: clamp(26px, 4vw, 62px);
  align-items: center;
}
.fcase__media {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FDF6EA 0%, #F7EBD6 100%);
  border: 1px solid #F0E1C6;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px);
}
.fcase__who { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.fcase__who strong {
  display: block; font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.024em; color: #4A3410;
}
.fcase__who span { display: block; font-size: .875rem; color: #8A6E3C; }
.fcase__media img { border-radius: 20px; width: 100%; }
.fcase__quote {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: .95rem; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.55;
  color: #6B5326; letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.fcase__body h2 { margin: 6px 0 20px; }
.fcase__body .lede { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.1rem); }
.fcase__body .lede + .lede { margin-top: 14px; }

.fcase__stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.fcase__stats b {
  display: block; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.1vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.032em; line-height: 1.1;
  background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.fcase__stats span { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-600); line-height: 1.4; }

/* ── Crew carousel ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.crew {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 296px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  align-items: start;
}

.crew__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.crew__thumb {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.crew__thumb img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; object-fit: cover; }
.crew__thumb > span {
  position: absolute; left: 5px; right: 5px; bottom: 5px;
  padding: 3px 4px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: rgba(5,16,13,.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .58rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -.004em; text-align: center;
}
.crew__thumb:not(.is-active) img { filter: saturate(.55) brightness(.82); }
.crew__thumb:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.crew__thumb:hover img { filter: none; }
.crew__thumb.is-active {
  border-color: #7BE8CE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123,232,206,.18);
}

.crew__card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 244px minmax(0, 1fr);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}
.crew__card.is-swap { animation: fadeUp .42s var(--ease-out) both; }
.crew__photo { background: var(--grey-100); }
.crew__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.crew__body { padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.crew__body h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.crew__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 14px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-600); font-weight: 500;
  padding-bottom: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
}
.crew__verified {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--g-700); font-weight: 700;
}
.crew__bio { font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--grey-700); }
.crew__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin: 18px 0; }
.crew__tags span {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); color: var(--g-800);
}
.crew__placed { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.crew__placed b { color: var(--ink-900); font-weight: 600; }

.crew__bars { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 18px; }
.crew__bars i {
  flex: 1; height: 3px; border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.crew__bars i b {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 100%;
  background: #7BE8CE;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
}
.crew__bars i.is-done b { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: .3; }
.crew__bars i.is-active b { animation: fillbar 7s linear forwards; }
@keyframes fillbar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
/* hovering the module pauses the rotation so nobody loses their place mid-read */
.crew:hover .crew__bars i.is-active b,
.crew:focus-within .crew__bars i.is-active b { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ── v2.2 responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .crew { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crew__grid {
    display: flex; gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  .crew__grid .crew__thumb { flex: 0 0 108px; scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fcase__media { order: 2; }
  .fcase__media img { max-width: 320px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .crew__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .crew__photo img { max-height: 300px; }
  .fcase__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
}

/* ── v2.2 polish ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* balance would re-break these lines and split the highlight pill in two */
.fcase__body h2 { text-wrap: normal; line-height: 1.22; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.85vw, 2.4rem); }
/* crop the portrait so the media column doesn't tower over the copy */
.fcase__media img { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; object-fit: cover; }
.crew__thumb > span { font-size: .6rem; }

/* ── v2.3 — two dark sections now run back to back ────────────────────── */
/* Make the crew band end on exactly the tone the next dark band starts on,
   so the pair reads as one chapter instead of two gradients colliding. */
.section--dark.section--dark-a {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0C1F1A 0%, #071612 55%, #0F2A22 100%);
  padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px);
}
.section--dark + .section--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F2A22 0%, #0A1B15 58%, #071612 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 76px);
}
.section--dark + .section--dark::before {
  background: radial-gradient(720px 440px at 86% 55%, rgba(14,116,144,.18), transparent 74%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. Contact page — light / pastel
   ========================================================================== */

/* Flush the cockpit section against the hero (space handled by hero padding) */
.section--flush-top { padding-top: 0; }

/* ── Hero (dark — matches homepage hero) ──────────────────────────────── */
.c-hero {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  color: #EAF6F2;
  padding-block: clamp(60px, 7.5vw, 100px) clamp(128px, 15vw, 200px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% -12%, rgba(15,164,135,.34), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(720px 480px at 90% 104%, rgba(14,116,144,.24), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(168deg, #071612 0%, #04322A 52%, #06231C 100%);
}
.c-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(76% 60% at 50% 32%, #000 8%, transparent 80%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(76% 60% at 50% 32%, #000 8%, transparent 80%);
}
.c-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 880px; margin-inline: auto; }
.c-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.034em; }
.c-hero__lede { max-width: 60ch; margin-inline: auto; color: rgba(234,246,242,.76); }
.c-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(234,246,242,.88); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.c-hero__badge b { color: #fff; margin-left: 2px; }
.c-hero__badge .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; }

/* ── Cockpit (form + rail) ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cockpit { position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: clamp(-96px, -8vw, -64px); }
.cockpit__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.12fr .88fr; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Form card */
.cform-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
}
.cform-card__head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.cform-card__head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem); letter-spacing: -.028em; line-height: 1.12; }
.cform-card__head p { color: var(--grey-600); margin-top: 8px; font-size: .96rem; }

.cform { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.cform__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.field label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-800); letter-spacing: -.005em; }
.field label .req { color: var(--rose-500); }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-900);
  background: var(--grey-50); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px; transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 118px; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--grey-500); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--g-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,194,159,.16);
}
.field--invalid input, .field--invalid textarea { border-color: var(--rose-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(226,61,108,.12); }
.field__err { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--rose-500); display: none; }
.field--invalid .field__err { display: block; }

.phone-group { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 118px 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.phone-group select { padding-inline: 10px; }

.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.cform__submit { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }
.cform__fine { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-600); max-width: 34ch; }
.cform__fine a { color: var(--g-600); font-weight: 600; }

.cform__status { display: none; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-md); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.cform__status svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.cform__status.is-ok { display: flex; background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); color: var(--g-800); }
.cform__status.is-err { display: flex; background: var(--rose-100); border: 1px solid #F6C9D6; color: #A01F45; }

/* Info rail (pastel) */
.crail {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F0FBF8 0%, #DBF6EF 100%);
  color: var(--ink-900); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--g-100); padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
}
.crail::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 90% 0%, rgba(29,194,159,.16), transparent 70%);
}
.crail > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.crail__promise {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--g-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 14px 16px; box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}
.crail__promise .ping { position: relative; width: 10px; height: 10px; flex: none; }
.crail__promise .ping i { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--g-500); }
.crail__promise .ping i:first-child { animation: cping 2.2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes cping { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .7; } 100% { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; } }
.crail__promise b { color: var(--ink-900); }
.crail__promise span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-600); }

.crail__list { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.crail__item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--g-100); box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), background-color .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease);
}
.crail__item:hover { transform: translateX(3px); background: var(--g-50); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.crail__ico {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); color: var(--g-600);
}
.crail__item b { display: block; color: var(--ink-900); font-size: .95rem; }
.crail__item span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-600); }
.crail__hours { margin-top: auto; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--grey-600); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.crail__hours svg { color: var(--g-600); flex: none; }

/* ── Why band ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.whyc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px); }
.whyc__card { text-align: left; }
.whyc__card h4 { margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.whyc__card p { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Offices + maps ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.offices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .82fr 1.18fr; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); align-items: start; }
.office-picker { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.office {
  text-align: left; width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 14px; align-items: start;
  padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xs); cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease), background-color .22s var(--ease);
}
.office:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.office.is-active { border-color: var(--g-500); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); background: var(--g-50); }
.office__flag { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border-radius: 11px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.office__body h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.office__tag { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--g-600); }
.office__body address { font-style: normal; color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 5px; }
.office__body a { color: var(--g-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: .86rem; }
.office__chev { align-self: center; color: var(--grey-500); transition: transform .22s var(--ease), color .22s var(--ease); }
.office.is-active .office__chev { color: var(--g-600); transform: translateX(2px); }

.map-stage { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); background: var(--grey-100); min-height: 460px; }
.map-pane { display: none; }
.map-pane.is-active { display: block; }
.map-pane iframe { width: 100%; height: 460px; border: 0; display: block; }
.map-pane--address { display: none; min-height: 460px; }
.map-pane--address.is-active { display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 40px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F0FBF8 0%, #DBF6EF 100%); color: var(--ink-900); }
.map-pane--address .icon-tile { margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.map-pane--address h3 { color: var(--ink-900); }
.map-pane--address p { color: var(--grey-600); margin-top: 8px; }
.map-pane--address .btn { margin-top: 22px; }

/* ── Social band (dark accent) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.social-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 12% 112%, rgba(15,164,135,.30), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 92% -10%, rgba(14,116,144,.20), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, #04322A 0%, #06463A 52%, #05261F 100%);
  color: #EAF6F2; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
}
.social-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 24px 24px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(72% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%); mask-image: radial-gradient(72% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 80%); }
.social-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.social-band .kicker { color: var(--g-300); }
.social-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.social-band p { color: rgba(234,246,242,.78); max-width: 52ch; margin: 12px auto 0; }
.social-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.social-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  transition: transform .22s var(--ease), background-color .22s var(--ease), color .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease);
}
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: #fff; color: var(--g-800); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.social-link svg { flex: none; }

/* Small helper for inline-styled links moved out of markup */
.ilink { color: var(--g-600); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .cockpit__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .whyc { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .offices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .map-stage, .map-pane--address { min-height: 380px; }
  .map-pane iframe { height: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cform__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .whyc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .office { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .office__chev { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. About page
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Impact stats band ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 20px);
  background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px);
}
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat b { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--g-700); line-height: 1; }
.stat span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-600); }

/* ── Interactive horizontal timeline ──────────────────────────────────── */
.tline { position: relative; }
.tline__years {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 8px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.tyear {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  padding: 6px 4px 16px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; position: relative;
  color: var(--grey-500); transition: color .22s var(--ease);
}
.tyear b { font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--grey-600); transition: color .22s var(--ease); }
.tyear span { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); }
.tyear::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-300); transition: all .25s var(--ease); z-index: 3;
}
.tyear.is-active b { color: var(--g-700); }
.tyear.is-active::after { border-color: var(--g-500); background: var(--g-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(15,164,135,.16); }
.tyear.is-done::after { border-color: var(--g-500); background: var(--g-500); }

.tline__rail {
  position: relative; height: 3px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--grey-200); margin: 0 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
}
.tline__rail i { position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 0; border-radius: var(--r-full); background: var(--grad-brand); transition: width .45s var(--ease); }

.tline__viewport { overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
.tline__viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.tline__track { display: flex; gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px); padding: 6px 2px 10px; }
.tmile {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(260px, 30%, 330px);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  opacity: .3; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.98);
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.tmile.is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.tmile.is-active { border-color: var(--g-400); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.tmile__yr { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--g-600); background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-full); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tmile__title { font-size: 1.18rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tmile p { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.tmile__tag { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--g-700); border-top: 1px dashed var(--grey-200); padding-top: 12px; }

.tline__ctrls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px); }
.tline__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.tline__btn:hover:not(:disabled) { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); border-color: var(--g-300); }
.tline__btn:disabled { opacity: .4; cursor: not-allowed; }
.tline__btn--primary { background: var(--grad-brand-deep); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -14px rgba(10,129,104,.7); }
.tline__status { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-600); min-width: 120px; text-align: center; }

/* Complete state — collapse to a compact, all-visible overview */
.tline.is-complete .tline__viewport { overflow: visible; }
.tline.is-complete .tline__track { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.tline.is-complete .tmile { flex: initial; opacity: 1; transform: none; padding: 16px; }
.tline.is-complete .tmile p { display: none; }
.tline.is-complete .tmile__title { font-size: 1rem; }
.tline.is-complete .tmile__tag { margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 10px; }
.tline.is-complete .tmile.is-active { border-color: var(--g-400); }

/* ── Purpose & direction ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.purpose { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); }
.purpose__card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.purpose__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.purpose__tag { margin: 16px 0 8px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--g-600); }
.purpose__card p:last-child { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 8px; }
.purpose__card--brand { background: var(--grad-brand-deep); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.purpose__card--brand::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(360px 220px at 100% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.purpose__card--brand > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.purpose__card--brand .icon-tile { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.24); color: #fff; }
.purpose__card--brand .purpose__tag { color: var(--g-200); }
.purpose__card--brand h3 { color: #fff; }
.purpose__card--brand p:last-child { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }

/* ── How we build (tabs, dark) ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.buildtabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.buildtabs__nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0 32px; }
.bt-tab { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; }
.bt-tab__num { flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: rgba(234,246,242,.55); transition: all .25s var(--ease); }
.bt-tab.is-active .bt-tab__num { background: var(--g-400); border-color: var(--g-400); color: #04322A; }
.bt-tab__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
.bt-tab__label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(234,246,242,.5); white-space: nowrap; transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.bt-tab.is-active .bt-tab__label { color: #fff; }
.bt-tab__bar { display: block; height: 3px; border-radius: var(--r-full); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); overflow: hidden; }
.bt-tab__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: var(--r-full); background: var(--g-400); }
.bt-tab.is-active .bt-tab__bar i { animation: btbar 5s linear forwards; }
@keyframes btbar { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }

.buildtabs__panels { position: relative; }
.bt-panel { display: none; }
.bt-panel.is-active { display: block; animation: btfade .35s var(--ease); }
@keyframes btfade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.bt-panel h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.bt-panel > p { color: rgba(234,246,242,.72); max-width: 52ch; }
.bt-do { margin-top: 10px !important; color: rgba(234,246,242,.72); }
.bt-do b { color: #fff; margin-right: 6px; }
.bt-panel .btn { margin-top: 22px; }

.buildtabs__media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); min-height: clamp(300px, 40vw, 460px); display: grid; }
.bt-art { grid-area: 1 / 1; display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-xl); }
.bt-art.is-active { display: flex; animation: btfade .4s var(--ease); }
.bt-art:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EDFAF6, #DBF6EF); color: var(--g-800); }
.bt-art:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EFF6FB, #DCEBF6); color: #185A7D; }
.bt-art:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F4F8EC, #E7F2D4); color: #4A6320; }
.bt-art:nth-child(4) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFF3EC, #FBE0D2); color: #8A4B27; }
.bt-art__icon { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.6); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.bt-art p { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }

/* ── Leadership team ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); }
.tmember { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px); text-align: center; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.tmember:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.tmember__avatar { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tmember__photo { width: 104px; height: 104px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin: 0 auto 16px; border: 3px solid var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--grey-200), var(--sh-sm); background: var(--g-50); }
.tmember__name { font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tmember__role { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--g-600); margin-top: 4px; }
.tmember__quote { margin-top: 16px; font-style: italic; color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; border: 0; }

/* ── Why partnering saves money (cost) ────────────────────────────────── */
.cost { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); align-items: start; }
.cost__card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px); }
.cost__tag { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-500); }
.cost__amount { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--ink-900); margin: 8px 0 18px; line-height: 1.1; }
.cost__amount small { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--grey-500); letter-spacing: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
.cost__list { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.cost__list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.ct { flex: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1px; }
.ct--x { background: var(--rose-100); color: var(--rose-500); }
.ct--v { background: var(--g-100); color: var(--g-700); }
.cost__card--feature { position: relative; border-color: var(--g-500); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--g-50), var(--white) 40%); }
.cost__badge { position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--grad-brand-deep); color: #fff; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-full); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); white-space: nowrap; }
.cost__card--feature .cost__amount { color: var(--g-700); }
.cost__card--feature .btn { margin-top: 22px; }

/* ── About responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .buildtabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .buildtabs__media { order: -1; min-height: 260px; }
  .purpose, .cost, .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 24px; }
  .tmile { flex: 0 0 78%; }
  .tline.is-complete .tline__track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .buildtabs__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .tline__years { gap: 4px; }
  .tyear span { display: none; }
  .tmile { flex: 0 0 86%; }
  .tline.is-complete .tline__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tline.is-complete .tmile p { display: block; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. Marketing team page
   ========================================================================== */

/* Agency vs dedicated team */
.mvs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); align-items: start; }
.mvs__card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px); }
.mvs__card--pick { border-color: var(--g-500); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--g-50), var(--white) 42%); position: relative; }
.mvs__badge { position: absolute; top: -13px; left: clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px); background: var(--grad-brand-deep); color: #fff; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-full); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.mvs__title { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mvs__list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.mvs__list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Discipline cards */
.disc { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.disc h4 { margin: 15px 0 8px; }
.disc p { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.58; flex: 1; }
.disc__rate { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 13px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--grey-200); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--g-700); }
.disc__rate small { color: var(--grey-500); font-weight: 500; }

/* How we build — process steps */
.mprocess { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 22px); counter-reset: step; }
.mstep { position: relative; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px); }
.mstep__n { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--g-50); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); color: var(--g-700); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mstep h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mstep p { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.58; }

/* Savings callout */
.savings-note { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); align-items: center; background: var(--grad-ink); color: #EAF6F2; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.savings-note::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(520px 300px at 88% 0%, rgba(15,164,135,.28), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.savings-note > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.savings-note h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.savings-note p { color: rgba(234,246,242,.76); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.savings-note .btn { margin-top: 20px; }
.savings-fig { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.savings-fig .sf { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-md); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.savings-fig .sf span { color: rgba(234,246,242,.72); font-size: .9rem; }
.savings-fig .sf b { font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff; white-space: nowrap; }
.savings-fig .sf--win { background: rgba(29,194,159,.14); border-color: rgba(29,194,159,.3); }
.savings-fig .sf--win b { color: var(--g-300); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mprocess { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mvs, .savings-note { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mprocess { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Marketing crew — lead ribbon on the manager thumbnail */
.crew__thumb { position: relative; }
.crew__rib { position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px; z-index: 3; background: var(--g-400); color: #04322A; font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-full); box-shadow: var(--sh-xs); }

/* ==========================================================================
   28. Blog — hub, cards, sidebar & article
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero search */
.blog-search { max-width: 560px; margin: 26px auto 0; position: relative; }
.blog-search input {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-900);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-full); padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px; box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.blog-search input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29,194,159,.35), var(--sh-md); }
.blog-search svg { position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--grey-500); }

/* Featured post */
.featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 0; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-xl); box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.featured__media { position: relative; min-height: 340px; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.featured__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.featured__body { padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.featured__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.12; margin: 14px 0 12px; }
.featured__body p { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.featured__body .btn { margin-top: 22px; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Filters */
.blog-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px); }

/* Layout: main + sticky sidebar */
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 330px; gap: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 52px); align-items: start; }
.side { display: grid; gap: 18px; position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 22px); }

/* Post grid + cards */
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px); }
.post-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--g-200); }
.post-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.post-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-card__cat { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--g-800); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--r-full); }
.post-card__body { padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.25; }
.post-card__body h3 a { transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.post-card__body h3 a:hover { color: var(--g-700); }
.post-card__excerpt { color: var(--grey-600); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; margin-top: 8px; flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.post-card__meta .dot-sep { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grey-300); }

/* Sidebar cards */
.side-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 22px; }
.side-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.side-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-600); line-height: 1.55; }
.side-card--lead { background: var(--grad-ink); border-color: transparent; color: #EAF6F2; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.side-card--lead::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(320px 200px at 90% 0%, rgba(29,194,159,.28), transparent 70%); pointer-events:none; }
.side-card--lead > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.side-card--lead h4 { color: #fff; }
.side-card--lead p { color: rgba(234,246,242,.72); }
.side-form { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.side-form input, .side-form select {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-900);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 11px 13px;
}
.side-form input:focus, .side-form select:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29,194,159,.3); }
.side-form .btn { width: 100%; }
.side-form__ok, .nl-band__ok { display: none; font-size: .85rem; }
.side-form__ok.on { display: block; color: var(--g-300); }
.side-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.side-pop { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 14px; }
.side-pop a { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.side-pop__img { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); }
.side-pop b { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink-900); transition: color .2s var(--ease); display: block; }
.side-pop a:hover b { color: var(--g-700); }
.side-pop span { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--grey-500); }
.side-topics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }

/* Newsletter band */
.nl-band { background: var(--grad-brand-deep); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(30px,4vw,52px); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nl-band::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 24px 24px; -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 78%); mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 78%); }
.nl-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.nl-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.nl-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 48ch; margin: 12px auto 0; }
.nl-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 480px; margin: 24px auto 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nl-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; font: inherit; border: 0; border-radius: var(--r-full); padding: 14px 20px; }
.nl-form input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* Topic hubs */
.topic-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(14px,1.8vw,20px); }
.topic-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); font-weight: 600; transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease); }
.topic-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); border-color: var(--g-300); }

/* ── Article page ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 330px; gap: clamp(28px,3.5vw,52px); align-items: start; }
.crumb { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--grey-500); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.crumb a { color: var(--g-700); font-weight: 600; }
.crumb svg { color: var(--grey-300); }
.article__cat { display: inline-block; background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-700); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-full); }
.article__title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -.032em; line-height: 1.08; margin: 16px 0 14px; }
.article__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--grey-500); font-size: .88rem; }
.article__meta .dot-sep { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grey-300); }
.article__hero { margin: clamp(24px,3vw,36px) 0; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); aspect-ratio: 16/8; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); }
.article__hero img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article__body { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--grey-700); max-width: 72ch; }
.article__body > p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.article__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink-900); margin: 34px 0 12px; }
.article__body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-900); margin: 24px 0 10px; }
.article__body strong { color: var(--ink-900); }
.article__body a { color: var(--g-700); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.article__body ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 0; }
.article__body ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; }
.article__body ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 10px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--g-400); }
.article__share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 30px 0; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.article__share span { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--grey-600); margin-right: 4px; }
.article__share a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-700); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); transition: transform .2s var(--ease), background-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease); }
.article__share a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--g-600); color: #fff; }
.author-box { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; background: var(--grey-50); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px; margin-top: 8px; }
.author-box__av { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.author-box b { display: block; }
.author-box span { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--grey-600); }
.related { margin-top: clamp(40px,5vw,64px); }
.related .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-layout, .article-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .side { position: static; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); display: grid; }
  .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured__media { min-height: 220px; }
  .topic-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .related .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topic-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.post-card[hidden]{display:none !important;}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   29 · LEGAL PAGES (Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.legal-hero { background: var(--grad-ink); color: #fff; padding: clamp(80px,10vw,120px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,60px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.legal-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 85% -10%, rgba(29,194,159,.22), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.legal-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.legal-hero .kicker { color: var(--g-300); }
.legal-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.1rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 14px 0 16px; max-width: 16ch; }
.legal-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width: 60ch; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.legal-hero__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; margin-top: 24px; font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.legal-hero__meta b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

.legal-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: clamp(30px,4vw,64px); align-items: start; padding: clamp(48px,6vw,80px) 0; }

.legal__toc { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.legal__toc h4 { font-size: .74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .13em; color: var(--grey-500); margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 700; }
.legal__toc ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: toc; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.legal__toc li { counter-increment: toc; }
.legal__toc a { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: baseline; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--grey-600); text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.35; transition: background-color .18s var(--ease), color .18s var(--ease); }
.legal__toc a::before { content: counter(toc,decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--g-500); flex: none; }
.legal__toc a:hover { background: var(--g-50); color: var(--ink); }
.legal__toc a.is-active { background: var(--g-50); color: var(--g-700); font-weight: 600; }

.legal { max-width: 74ch; }
.legal__intro { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--grey-700); padding: 20px 22px; background: var(--pastel-1); border: 1px solid var(--g-100); border-radius: var(--r-lg); margin-bottom: 40px; scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
.legal section { scroll-margin-top: 96px; padding-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.legal h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.62rem); letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 14px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; }
.legal h2 .legal__num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .84rem; color: var(--g-500); font-weight: 700; flex: none; }
.legal h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin: 24px 0 10px; color: var(--ink); }
.legal p { color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.72; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.legal ul, .legal ol.legal-list { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.legal ul li, .legal ol.legal-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.65; }
.legal ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 10px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--g-400); }
.legal ol.legal-list { counter-reset: li; }
.legal ol.legal-list li { counter-increment: li; }
.legal ol.legal-list li::before { content: counter(li); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--g-100); color: var(--g-700); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.legal a { color: var(--g-700); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
.legal a:hover { color: var(--g-600); }
.legal strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.legal__callout { background: var(--grey-50); border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-left: 3px solid var(--g-400); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.legal__callout p { margin: 0; font-size: .94rem; }
.legal__contact-card { margin-top: 8px; background: var(--grad-brand-deep); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px 28px; }
.legal__contact-card h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.legal__contact-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.legal__contact-card a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.legal__contact-card .legal__contact-rows { display: grid; gap: 8px; font-size: .94rem; }
.legal__contact-card .legal__contact-rows span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal__toc { position: static; border: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--grey-50); }
  .legal__toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .legal__toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}