:root{
  --ink:#0A1E30;
  --navy:#123651;
  --navy-deep:#071522;
  --teal:#0E8C86;
  --teal-bright:#19B3A8;
  --paper:#FFFFFF;
  --mist:#F3F7F8;
  --line:#D9E3E8;
  --line-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --slate:#596B78;
  --slate-light:#8FA2AD;

  --display:'Archivo',-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --serif:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif;
  --mono:'IBM Plex Mono',ui-monospace,monospace;

  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
  --max:1240px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
section[id]{scroll-margin-top:96px}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--display);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}

.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding-left:var(--gut);padding-right:var(--gut)}

/* ---------- shared type ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);
  margin:0 0 26px;
}
.eyebrow-light{color:var(--teal-bright)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.08}
h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px)}
h3{font-size:clamp(19px,1.5vw,22px);letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.3}
.lede{font-size:clamp(18px,1.4vw,21px);line-height:1.68;color:var(--slate);max-width:62ch}
.lede-light{color:rgba(255,255,255,.74)}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;
  padding:16px 30px;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:2px;
  text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .18s ease,color .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#0b736e}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.34)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-sm{padding:11px 18px;font-size:14px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-bright);outline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.hdr{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:rgba(10,30,48,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.hdr-in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px;height:74px}
.mark{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;flex-shrink:0}
.mark b{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#fff}
.mark span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--teal-bright);margin-top:5px}
.nav{display:flex;gap:26px;margin-left:auto}
.nav a{
  font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);text-decoration:none;
  padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s;
}
.nav a:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--teal-bright)}
.hdr-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.hdr-cta .quiet{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);text-decoration:none}
.hdr-cta .quiet:hover{color:#fff}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 84% 12%,rgba(25,179,168,.10) 0%,rgba(25,179,168,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;
  padding-top:clamp(76px,10vw,128px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(64px,8vw,104px);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* ---------- globe ---------- */
.globe{
  position:absolute;pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 8%,#000 46%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 8%,#000 46%);
}
.globe svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible}
.hero-globe{
  top:50%;right:-10%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:clamp(480px,62vw,880px);opacity:.62;z-index:1;
}
.close-globe{
  bottom:-46%;right:-16%;
  width:clamp(420px,52vw,760px);opacity:.3;z-index:1;
}
.g-sphere{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:.75;opacity:.34}
.g-rim{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:1.1;opacity:.6}
.g-arc{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:1.35;opacity:.85;stroke-linecap:round}
.g-origin{fill:var(--teal-bright);opacity:.8}
.g-dest{fill:#fff}
.g-halo{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:1}

.globe .g-arc{stroke-dasharray:340;stroke-dashoffset:340;animation:gDraw 1.9s cubic-bezier(.3,.75,.25,1) forwards}
.globe .g-arc:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.28s}
.globe .g-arc:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.56s}
.globe .g-origin{opacity:0;animation:gFade .8s ease forwards 1.5s}
.globe .g-halo{animation:gPulse 3.6s ease-out infinite 2.1s}
@keyframes gDraw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes gFade{to{opacity:.8}}
@keyframes gPulse{
  0%{r:5;opacity:.6}
  75%{r:26;opacity:0}
  100%{r:26;opacity:0}
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(33px,4.5vw,60px);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.032em;
  line-height:1.12;
  max-width:21ch;
}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--teal-bright)}
.hero h1 .h1-sub{
  display:block;margin-top:16px;font-size:clamp(17px,1.8vw,27px);font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:-.008em;color:var(--teal-bright);line-height:1.25;
}
.hero-sub{
  margin:24px 0 0;max-width:44ch;
  font-size:clamp(17px,1.6vw,22px);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.012em;
  line-height:1.4;color:var(--teal-bright);
}
.hero .lede{margin:28px 0 0;max-width:56ch;font-size:clamp(16.5px,1.35vw,19.5px)}
.hero-asp{
  margin:26px 0 0;max-width:48ch;padding-left:20px;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(25,179,168,.55);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.75vw,24px);line-height:1.4;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.svc{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;
  column-gap:clamp(20px,2.1vw,34px);row-gap:14px;
  margin:40px 0 0;padding:26px 0 0;list-style:none;max-width:74ch;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.145em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1;
}
.svc li{display:flex;align-items:center;column-gap:clamp(20px,2.1vw,34px);white-space:nowrap}
.svc li:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"";width:3px;height:3px;background:var(--teal-bright);
  border-radius:50%;opacity:.75;flex:none;
}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:44px}
.hero-trust{
  margin:30px 0 0;max-width:52ch;padding-left:18px;position:relative;
  font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
}
.hero-trust::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:8px;height:1.5px;background:var(--teal-bright);
}

/* ---------- proof bar ---------- */
.proof{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px}
.proof-label{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin:0 0 22px;
}
.logos{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 40px;align-items:baseline;
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
}
.logos li{
  font-size:clamp(13px,1.15vw,15.5px);font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* ---------- section frame ---------- */
.sec{padding-top:clamp(104px,11vw,168px);padding-bottom:clamp(104px,11vw,168px)}
.sec-mist{background:var(--mist)}
.sec-ink{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.sec-head{max-width:64ch;margin-bottom:clamp(64px,7vw,96px)}
.sec-head h2{margin-bottom:28px}

/* ---------- testimonial cards ---------- */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.qcard{background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,38px);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.qcard blockquote{
  margin:0 0 28px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(19px,1.5vw,22px);
  line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);
}
.qcard cite{margin-top:auto;font-style:normal;display:block;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:18px}
.qcard cite b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600}
.qcard cite span{
  display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);margin-top:6px;
}
.quotes-foot{margin-top:34px}
.quotes-foot a{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(14,140,134,.35);padding-bottom:2px;
}
.quotes-foot a:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}

/* ---------- failure sequence ---------- */
.seq{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.seq-item{background:var(--mist);padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px)}
.seq-item .n{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--teal);
  display:block;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.seq-item h3{margin-bottom:12px}
.seq-item p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--slate)}
.seq-close{
  margin:44px 0 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(19px,1.8vw,25px);
  line-height:1.42;max-width:44ch;color:var(--ink);
}
.seq-close b{font-weight:400;color:var(--teal);font-style:italic}

/* ---------- pillars ---------- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(30px,3.4vw,54px)}
.pillar{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:24px}
.pillar h3{margin-bottom:14px}
.pillar p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.64;color:var(--slate)}
.pillar .tags{
  margin:22px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--slate);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 14px;
}

/* ---------- process ---------- */
.phases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(24px,2.6vw,40px);counter-reset:ph}
.phase{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:22px}
.phase .n{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--teal);display:block;margin-bottom:16px}
.phase h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:10px}
.phase p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- founder ---------- */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(32px,4.5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.founder-img{background:var(--mist);border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:4/5;overflow:hidden}
.founder-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center}
.founder blockquote{
  margin:0 0 28px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.5vw,33px);line-height:1.32;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);
}
.founder p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--slate);max-width:56ch}
.founder .attrib{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:28px;
}
.founder .attrib span{color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- final cta ---------- */
.close{
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--ink) 62%);
  color:#fff;padding-top:clamp(72px,8vw,112px);padding-bottom:clamp(72px,8vw,112px);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.close .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.close h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,58px);letter-spacing:-.035em;max-width:20ch;margin-bottom:24px}
.close .lede{max-width:54ch;margin-bottom:40px}
.close-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 36px;align-items:center}
.close-actions .direct{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.close-actions .direct a{color:var(--teal-bright);text-decoration:none}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.ftr{background:var(--navy-deep);color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:40px;font-size:14.5px}
.ftr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:48px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.ftr h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:500}
.ftr ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.ftr a{text-decoration:none}
.ftr a:hover{color:#fff}
.ftr address{font-style:normal;line-height:1.75}
.ftr-base{padding-top:26px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 28px;justify-content:space-between;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--slate-light)}


/* ---------- why brands choose (icon cards) ---------- */
.wcards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.wcard{background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(28px,2.9vw,40px);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.wcard .ico{width:34px;height:34px;margin-bottom:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px);flex:none}
.wcard .ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;overflow:visible}
.wcard .ico [stroke]{stroke:var(--teal)}
.wcard h3{margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.018em}
.wcard p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- case study cards inside proof ---------- */
.csblock{margin-top:clamp(48px,5vw,72px);padding-top:clamp(34px,3.4vw,46px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.csblock .proof-label{margin-bottom:26px}
.cscards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.cscard{
  background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(24px,2.5vw,32px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  transition:background .18s ease;
}
.cscard:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.cscard .meta{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.cscard h3{margin-bottom:12px}
.cscard p{margin:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate)}
.cscard .go{
  margin-top:auto;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.cscard:hover .go{gap:12px}
.cscard .go span{transition:transform .18s ease}

/* ---------- credibility strip ---------- */
.stats{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.stat{padding:clamp(38px,4.2vw,56px) clamp(18px,2vw,30px) clamp(38px,4.2vw,56px) 0}
.stat + .stat{border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:clamp(18px,2vw,30px)}
.stat b{
  display:block;font-size:clamp(42px,4.7vw,68px);font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;color:var(--ink);
}
.stat b i{font-style:normal;color:var(--teal);font-size:.5em;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-left:3px}
.stat span{
  display:block;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.7;
}

/* ---------- founder, editorial ---------- */
.fed{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.78fr 1.22fr;gap:clamp(34px,5.5vw,88px);align-items:center}
.fed-img{position:relative}
.fed-img img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.fed-img::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,30,48,0) 55%,rgba(10,30,48,.10) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.fed blockquote{
  margin:0 0 30px;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(23px,2.7vw,36px);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.012em;color:var(--ink);
  max-width:22ch;
}
.fed .who{margin:0 0 26px}
.fed .who b{display:block;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.fed .who span{
  display:block;margin-top:6px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}
.fed p.body{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.66;color:var(--slate);max-width:54ch}
.fed .creds{
  margin:28px 0 0;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 34px;list-style:none;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}

/* ---------- who we work with ---------- */
.cats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.cat{background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px)}
.cat h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.cat p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate)}
.cats-note{
  margin:34px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--slate);max-width:60ch;
}

/* ---------- why trulife comparison ---------- */
.cmp-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.cmp{width:100%;min-width:720px;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}
.cmp th,.cmp td{padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);vertical-align:top}
.cmp thead th{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding-top:0;
}
.cmp thead th.us{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.cmp tbody th{
  font-size:15.5px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;width:31%;padding-left:0;
}
.cmp td{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.cmp td.us{color:#fff;font-weight:500;background:rgba(25,179,168,.07)}
.cmp tbody tr:last-child th,.cmp tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
.cmp-note{margin:28px 0 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--slate-light)}

/* ---------- facility ---------- */
.fac{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,80px);align-items:start}
.fac h2{margin-bottom:22px}
.fac p.body{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.66;color:var(--slate);max-width:54ch}
.fac .partner{
  margin:26px 0 0;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}
.specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}
.specs caption{
  caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);
  padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);
}
.specs th{
  text-align:left;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:var(--slate);
  padding:15px 16px 15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.specs td{
  text-align:right;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);white-space:nowrap;
}
.specs tr:last-child th,.specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}

/* ---------- assessment offer ---------- */
.offer{
  margin:36px 0 40px;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px 40px;max-width:820px;
}
.offer li{
  position:relative;padding-left:26px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.offer li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:9px;height:1.5px;background:var(--teal-bright);
}
.offer-terms{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin:0 0 32px;
}

@media (max-width:1040px){
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .stat:nth-child(4){border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .stat:nth-child(n+4){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .cats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .wcards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cscards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat + .stat{border-left:none;padding-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .stat:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .fed{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fac{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fed-img{max-width:340px}
  .cats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .wcards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cscards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .offer{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- motion ---------- */
.rise{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.rise.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  .rise{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .globe .g-arc{stroke-dashoffset:0;animation:none}
  .globe .g-origin{opacity:.8;animation:none}
  .globe .g-halo{animation:none;opacity:0}
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important}
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1040px){
  .nav{display:none}
  .quotes,.seq{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .phases{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  body{font-size:17px}
  .hero-globe{width:150%;right:-46%;top:auto;bottom:-14%;transform:none;opacity:.3}
  .close-globe{opacity:.2;right:-40%}
  .globe{-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(160deg,transparent 4%,#000 44%);
         mask-image:linear-gradient(160deg,transparent 4%,#000 44%)}
  .quotes,.seq,.pillars,.phases{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder-img{max-width:320px;aspect-ratio:1/1}
  .ftr-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hdr-cta .quiet{display:none}
  .hero-cta .btn{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center}
  .svc{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;column-gap:16px;row-gap:12px;padding-top:22px}
  .svc li{column-gap:16px}
  .hero-asp{font-size:18px;padding-left:16px}
  .hero-trust{font-size:13.5px}
}

/* ==========================================================
   SITE-WIDE TEMPLATES
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- page hero (non-homepage) ---------- */
.phero{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;padding-top:clamp(64px,7vw,96px);padding-bottom:clamp(56px,6.5vw,88px);
}
.crumb{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin:0 0 26px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;
}
.crumb a{color:var(--slate-light);text-decoration:none}
.crumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.crumb span{opacity:.5}
.phero h1{
  font-size:clamp(33px,4.4vw,58px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.032em;
  line-height:1.12;max-width:20ch;
}
.phero .lede{margin:26px 0 0;max-width:58ch}
.phero .actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:38px}

/* ---------- generic grids ---------- */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.tile{background:var(--paper);padding:clamp(26px,2.7vw,38px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:background .18s ease}
a.tile:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.tile .meta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:16px}
.tile h3{margin-bottom:12px}
.tile p{margin:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--slate)}
.tile .go{margin-top:auto;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);display:flex;gap:8px}
a.tile:hover .go{gap:12px}

/* ---------- article / pillar guide ---------- */
.art{display:grid;grid-template-columns:250px minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(32px,4.5vw,72px);
  align-items:start;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
.toc{position:sticky;top:104px}
.toc h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate-light);margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:500}
.toc ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.toc a{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--slate);text-decoration:none;line-height:1.4;
  border-left:2px solid var(--line);padding-left:14px;display:block;transition:color .15s,border-color .15s}
.toc a:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--teal)}
.toc .path{margin-top:32px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.toc .path b{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:12px}
.toc .path span{font-size:14px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.5;display:block}

.byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:22px 0;margin:0 0 clamp(34px,3.6vw,50px);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.byline img{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;flex:none}
.byline b{display:block;font-size:15px;font-weight:600}
.byline span{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);margin-top:5px}

.prose{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;line-height:1.72;color:var(--ink);max-width:68ch}
.prose p{margin:0 0 1.35em}
.prose h2{font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,31px);letter-spacing:-.022em;
  line-height:1.2;margin:2.2em 0 .7em;scroll-margin-top:104px}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:19px;letter-spacing:-.012em;margin:1.9em 0 .5em}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.35em;padding-left:1.3em}
.prose li{margin-bottom:.5em}
.prose strong{font-weight:600}
.prose a{color:var(--teal)}
.prose .lead{font-size:21px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate)}

.callout{
  font-family:var(--display);background:var(--mist);border-left:2px solid var(--teal);
  padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);margin:2.4em 0;
}
.callout p{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 18px}
.callout .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.callout .btn{font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px}

.dl{
  font-family:var(--display);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px);
  margin:2.4em 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px 26px;justify-content:space-between;
}
.dl b{display:block;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px}
.dl span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate)}

.faqs{font-family:var(--display);margin:2.4em 0 0}
.faqs dt{font-size:17px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 10px}
.faqs dd{margin:0 0 26px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--slate)}

.disclaim{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate-light);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:20px;margin-top:48px;max-width:68ch;
}

.nextpath{
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);margin-top:clamp(48px,5vw,72px);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;
}
.nextpath .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.nextpath h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);color:#fff}

/* ---------- assessment form ---------- */
.formgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px 28px;max-width:760px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:10px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:2px;padding:13px 14px;width:100%;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--teal);outline-offset:1px;border-color:transparent}
.field textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}

/* ---------- filter chips ---------- */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:clamp(34px,3.6vw,48px)}
.chip{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:9px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:2px;color:var(--slate);
  background:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all .15s ease}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}

@media (max-width:1040px){
  .grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .art{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .toc{position:static;padding-bottom:26px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .toc ul{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 20px}
  .toc a{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .toc .path{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .formgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .prose{font-size:18px}
}

/* ==========================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM v2 — motion tokens, navigation, new components
   ========================================================== */

:root{
  --dur-fast:140ms; --dur:220ms; --dur-slow:420ms; --dur-reveal:700ms;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --measure:68ch;
  --hdr-h:74px;
}

/* optical refinements applied globally */
h1,h2,h3{text-wrap:balance}
.lede,.standfirst{text-wrap:pretty}
.stat b,.specs td,.ledger td,.cmp td{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
a{text-underline-offset:.18em}

/* ---------- navigation: mega menu ---------- */
.hdr{transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),border-color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.hdr.is-open{background:var(--ink)}
.nav{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-left:auto;align-items:stretch}
.navitem{position:relative;display:flex}
.navlink{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  padding:0 14px;height:var(--hdr-h);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  text-decoration:none;position:relative;transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.navlink:hover,.navitem.open .navlink{color:#fff}
.navlink::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:20px;height:1px;
  background:var(--teal-bright);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.navitem.open .navlink::after,.navlink[aria-current]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.navcaret{width:7px;height:7px;border-right:1.2px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.2px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);opacity:.55;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.navitem.open .navcaret{transform:rotate(-135deg) translateY(-2px)}

.mm{
  position:absolute;top:var(--hdr-h);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-8px);
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:none;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(10,30,48,.32);
  padding:clamp(28px,2.6vw,40px);min-width:520px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease),visibility var(--dur);
  z-index:60;
}
.navitem.open .mm{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translate(-50%,0)}
.navitem:last-of-type .mm,.navitem:nth-last-of-type(2) .mm{left:auto;right:0;transform:translate(0,-8px)}
.navitem:last-of-type.open .mm,.navitem:nth-last-of-type(2).open .mm{transform:translate(0,0)}
.mm-cols{display:grid;gap:clamp(26px,2.6vw,44px)}
.mm-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(180px,1fr));min-width:760px}
.mm-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(200px,1fr))}
.mm h5{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);margin:0 0 16px;
}
.mm ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.mm ul a{
  display:block;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;
  padding:8px 10px;margin-left:-10px;border-radius:2px;
  transition:background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.mm ul a:hover{background:var(--mist);color:var(--teal)}
.mm-promo{
  grid-column:span 1;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;
}
.mm-promo b{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.mm-promo p{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.mm-promo .go{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-bright)}

/* ---------- mobile drawer + sticky CTA ---------- */
.burger{display:none;width:42px;height:42px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-left:auto}
.burger span{display:block;width:20px;height:1.5px;background:#fff;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),opacity var(--dur)}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg)}

.drawer{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(420px,88vw);background:var(--ink);z-index:90;
  transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
  overflow-y:auto;padding:calc(var(--hdr-h) + 20px) 26px 120px;
}
.drawer.open{transform:none}
.drawer-scrim{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(7,21,34,.55);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease),visibility var(--dur);z-index:80}
.drawer-scrim.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.dgroup{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.dgroup > button{
  width:100%;background:none;border:0;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.015em;text-align:left;
  padding:18px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;cursor:pointer;
}
.dgroup > button::after{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-right:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border-bottom:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-3px);
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.dgroup.open > button::after{transform:rotate(-135deg) translateY(-3px)}
.dpanel{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease)}
.dgroup.open .dpanel{max-height:640px}
.dpanel ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0 0 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.dpanel a{display:block;padding:10px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);text-decoration:none;font-size:15.5px}
.dpanel a:hover{color:#fff}

.ctabar{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:70;padding:12px 16px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background:rgba(10,30,48,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transform:translateY(110%);transition:transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);display:none;
}
.ctabar.show{transform:none}
.ctabar .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ---------- reading progress ---------- */
.progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;background:var(--teal-bright);width:0;z-index:100;
  transition:width 90ms linear}

/* ---------- assessment tool ---------- */
.tool{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.tool-bar{height:2px;background:var(--line);margin-bottom:clamp(34px,3.6vw,52px);position:relative}
.tool-bar i{position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;background:var(--teal);width:0;
  transition:width var(--dur-slow) var(--ease)}
.tool-step{display:none}
.tool-step.active{display:block;animation:stepIn var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out)}
@keyframes stepIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.tool-eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);margin:0 0 18px}
.tool h2{margin-bottom:clamp(28px,3vw,40px)}
.q{margin-bottom:clamp(26px,2.6vw,34px)}
.q p{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5}
.opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.opt{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:14.5px;padding:11px 18px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:2px;background:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--slate);
  transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.opt:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.opt[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.tool-nav{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;margin-top:clamp(32px,3.4vw,44px);
  padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.tool-nav .count{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.score{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:16px;margin-bottom:10px}
.score b{font-size:clamp(56px,8vw,96px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.score span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal)}
.gaps{list-style:none;margin:32px 0 0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.gaps li{padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start}
.gaps b{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--teal);padding-top:3px;flex:none}
.gaps div{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}
.gaps em{display:block;font-style:normal;color:var(--slate);font-size:15px;margin-top:6px}

/* ---------- author archive ---------- */
.archive{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.archive li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.archive a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:26px;align-items:baseline;
  padding:24px 0;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease)}
.archive a:hover{opacity:.62}
.archive .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light)}
.archive h3{font-size:19px;margin:0}
.archive .r{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--slate-light);white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- swatches / spec (design system page) ---------- */
.sw{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.sw div{background:var(--paper);padding:0}
.sw i{display:block;height:84px}
.sw b{display:block;padding:14px 14px 4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600}
.sw span{display:block;padding:0 14px 16px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--slate)}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .nav{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .hdr-cta .quiet{display:none}
  .ctabar{display:block}
  .archive a{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .drawer{width:100%}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .tool-step.active{animation:none}
  .drawer,.drawer-scrim,.ctabar,.mm{transition:none}
}

/* ==========================================================
   v3 — tablet refinement, hub template, utility pages
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- tablet (1100–761) ---------- */
@media (max-width:1100px) and (min-width:761px){
  .fac{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .fed{grid-template-columns:0.7fr 1.3fr;gap:40px}
  .pillars{gap:34px}
  .phases{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .offer{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6.4vw,64px)}
  .prose{font-size:18.5px}
  .art{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .toc{position:static;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:24px}
  .toc ul{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 22px}
  .toc a{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .toc .path{display:none}
}

/* ---------- topic hub ---------- */
.hublist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.hublist li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.hublist a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  padding:26px 0;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease)}
.hublist a:hover{opacity:.6}
.hublist .k{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.hublist h3{margin:0 0 6px}
.hublist p{margin:0;font-size:15px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.55;max-width:62ch}
.hublist .r{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--slate-light);white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.err{min-height:64vh;display:flex;align-items:center;background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.err h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,88px);margin-bottom:20px}

/* ---------- legal prose ---------- */
.legal{max-width:70ch}
.legal h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,28px);margin:2.2em 0 .6em;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.legal h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.legal p,.legal li{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--slate)}
.legal ul{padding-left:1.2em;margin:0 0 1.3em}
.legal p{margin:0 0 1.3em}

/* ---------- utility ---------- */
.visually-hidden{
  position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;
}
.legal h2{scroll-margin-top:104px}

/* ---------- video facade ---------- */
.vidwrap{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;width:100%}
.vidwrap img.poster{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;opacity:.72;
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .5s ease}
.vidwrap:hover img.poster{opacity:.58;transform:scale(1.02)}
.vidwrap iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.vidwrap .play{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column;gap:18px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:#fff;padding:0}
.vidwrap .play .disc{width:66px;height:66px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:transform .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.vidwrap:hover .play .disc{transform:scale(1.07);background:var(--teal-bright)}
.vidwrap .play .disc svg{width:22px;height:22px;margin-left:3px;fill:#fff}
.vidwrap .play .cap{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.86)}
.vidwrap.playing .play,.vidwrap.playing img.poster{display:none}
.vidnote{margin:14px 0 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--slate-light)}
.sec-ink .vidwrap{border-color:var(--line-dark)}

/* ---------- facility reach diagram ---------- */
.reach{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.reach .r-ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal);stroke-opacity:.28;stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:3 5}
.reach .r-ring2{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal);stroke-opacity:.16;stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:3 5}
.reach .r-road{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.16);stroke-width:1}
.reach .r-port{stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:1.4}
.reach .r-node{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.42)}
.reach .r-hub-halo{fill:var(--teal);opacity:.16}
.reach .r-hub{fill:var(--teal-bright)}
.reach .r-lab{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase}
.reach .r-lab-dim{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.reach .r-lab-key{fill:var(--teal-bright)}
.reach .r-hubname{fill:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}

/* ---------- client logo grid (distinct from the text .logos strip) ---------- */
.clogos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-right:0;border-bottom:0;margin-top:8px}
.clogos div{border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  aspect-ratio:3/2;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:18px;background:#fff}
.clogos img{max-width:100%;max-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.62;transition:filter .3s ease,opacity .3s ease;mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.clogos div:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1}
@media(max-width:900px){.clogos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:460px){.clogos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.clogos-note{margin:20px 0 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;
  color:var(--slate-light)}

/* ---------- margin ledger ---------- */
.ledger-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:32px 0 34px}
.ledger{width:100%;min-width:560px;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--display);background:var(--mist)}
.ledger caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate-light);padding:0 0 14px}
.ledger th,.ledger td{padding:13px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:baseline}
.ledger th[scope="row"]{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);width:42%}
.ledger td:nth-child(2){font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);
  white-space:nowrap;text-align:right;width:20%}
.ledger td:nth-child(3){font-size:13px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.5}
.ledger td.neg{color:var(--slate);font-weight:500}
.ledger .l-head th,.ledger .l-head td:nth-child(2){font-size:16px;font-weight:600}
.ledger .l-head th,.ledger .l-head td{background:rgba(14,140,134,.06)}
.ledger .l-sub th,.ledger .l-sub td:nth-child(2){font-weight:600}
.ledger .l-sub th,.ledger .l-sub td{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.ledger .l-total th,.ledger .l-total td{background:var(--ink);border-bottom:none}
.ledger .l-total th[scope="row"],.ledger .l-total td:nth-child(2){color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:16px}
.ledger .l-total td:nth-child(3){color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
@media(max-width:620px){.ledger th,.ledger td{padding:11px 13px}}

/* ---------- team ---------- */
.tgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(24px,2.6vw,40px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.tgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.tgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.tmem{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.tphoto{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--mist);border:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:20px}
.tphoto img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;position:relative;z-index:1;
  transition:transform .5s ease}
.tmem:hover .tphoto img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.tphoto .mono{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  color:var(--slate-light);background:var(--mist);z-index:0}
.tmem h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.015em;
  margin:0 0 5px;color:var(--ink)}
.tmem .role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal);margin:0 0 14px}
.tmem p.bio{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--slate);margin:0}

/* ---------- portrait (9:16) self-hosted video ---------- */
.vidwrap.portrait{aspect-ratio:9/16;max-width:360px;margin-inline:auto;cursor:default}
.vidwrap.portrait video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;background:var(--ink)}
.vidwrap.portrait .play{pointer-events:none}
.sec-ink .vidwrap.portrait{border-color:var(--line-dark)}
@media(max-width:760px){.vidwrap.portrait{max-width:100%}}

/* ---------- brand mark (supplied logo) ---------- */
.mark img{display:block;height:30px;width:auto}
.mark .sub{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.28em;color:var(--teal-bright);
  margin-top:7px;text-transform:uppercase}
.ftr .mark img{height:38px}
.ftr .mark .sub{color:var(--slate-light);letter-spacing:.24em}
@media(max-width:560px){.mark img{height:26px}.mark .sub{display:none}}


/* ---------- form backend wiring (Flask) — token-based extension ---------- */
/* Added for the live forms; uses existing design tokens, no new values. */
.hp-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.field-error{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;color:#B4463A;margin-top:8px}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--teal);outline-offset:1px}
button.btn{border:0;cursor:pointer}
button.btn[disabled]{opacity:.55;cursor:default}

/* ---------- homepage proof quotes: two cards with video thumbnails ---------- */
/* .quotes defaults to three columns; the homepage pairs each quote with its video. */
.quotes.pair{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media(max-width:760px){.quotes.pair{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ==========================================================
   v4 — homepage credibility refresh
   logo wall, how-we-work timeline, founder creds, FAQ polish
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- client logo wall ---------- */
.logostrip{
  padding-top:clamp(48px,5.5vw,72px);padding-bottom:clamp(48px,5.5vw,72px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.logostrip .proof-label{text-align:center;margin-bottom:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px)}
.logowall{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  gap:clamp(22px,3vw,44px) clamp(28px,3.4vw,52px);align-items:center;
}
.logowall img{
  width:100%;height:64px;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(.55);opacity:.92;
  transition:filter var(--dur) var(--ease),opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.logowall img:hover{filter:none;opacity:1}
@media(max-width:1040px){.logowall{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.logowall{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px 22px}
  .logowall img{height:48px}}

/* ---------- how we work timeline ---------- */
.timeline{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:clamp(22px,2.4vw,36px);margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;counter-reset:tl;
}
.tstep{position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:30px}
.tstep::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-6px;left:0;width:11px;height:11px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);
}
.tstep:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:"\2192";position:absolute;top:-13px;right:-4px;
  font-size:16px;color:var(--slate-light);line-height:1;
}
.tstep .when{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.tstep h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:10px}
.tstep p{margin:0;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate)}
.timeline-foot{
  margin:clamp(40px,4.4vw,56px) 0 0;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--slate);max-width:70ch;
}
.timeline-foot a{
  font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(14,140,134,.35);padding-bottom:2px;
}
.timeline-foot a:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}
@media(max-width:1040px){
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:34px 28px}
  .tstep:nth-child(even)::after{display:none}
  .tstep:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  .tstep{border-top:none;border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding:0 0 34px 30px}
  .tstep:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
  .tstep::before{top:4px;left:-6px}
  .tstep:not(:last-child)::after{
    content:"\2193";top:auto;bottom:6px;left:-7px;right:auto;
  }
}

/* ---------- mission statement band ---------- */
.mission{
  padding-top:clamp(60px,6.5vw,92px);padding-bottom:clamp(60px,6.5vw,92px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.mission blockquote{
  margin:0;max-width:36ch;padding-left:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);border-left:2px solid var(--teal);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,38px);line-height:1.36;
  letter-spacing:-.012em;color:var(--ink);
}
.mission blockquote b{font-weight:600;color:var(--teal)}

/* ---------- meet the team strip ---------- */
.teamstrip-sec{
  padding-top:clamp(44px,5vw,64px);padding-bottom:clamp(44px,5vw,64px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.teamstrip-head{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:20px;
  margin-bottom:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);
}
.teamstrip-link{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(14,140,134,.35);padding-bottom:2px;
}
.teamstrip-link:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}
.teamstrip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(10,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,1.8vw,26px)}
.tmember{text-decoration:none;text-align:center;color:inherit}
.tmember img{
  width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;border-radius:50%;
  margin-bottom:12px;background:var(--mist);border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.tmember:hover img{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--teal)}
.tmember b{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.tmember span{
  display:block;margin-top:4px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.5;
}
@media(max-width:1040px){.teamstrip{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);row-gap:30px}}
@media(max-width:760px){.teamstrip{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);row-gap:26px}
  .tmember span{display:none}}
@media(max-width:480px){.teamstrip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}

/* ---------- case study outcomes ---------- */
.outcomes{list-style:none;margin:0 0 26px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.outcomes li{
  position:relative;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);
}
.outcomes li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:10px;height:2px;background:var(--teal);
}

/* ---------- 8-step journey variant ---------- */
.journey{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);row-gap:clamp(40px,4.4vw,56px)}
@media(min-width:1041px){.journey .tstep:nth-child(4)::after{display:none}}
@media(max-width:1040px){.journey{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.journey{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- founder creds on dark ---------- */
.creds{
  margin:26px 0 0;padding:22px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 34px;list-style:none;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.creds-light{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.body-light{margin:22px 0 0;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.66;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);max-width:54ch}

/* ---------- FAQ polish ---------- */
.faqs dt{font-size:18px}
.faqs dd{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.68;margin-bottom:30px}
.faqs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:8px clamp(36px,4vw,64px);margin-top:0}
.faqs-grid .faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:24px}
.faqs-grid dd{margin-bottom:26px}
@media(max-width:760px){.faqs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}}

/* ---------- brand & legibility refinements (client review, Aug 2026) ----------
   Appended overrides only — no existing rules above were edited. */
.mark{align-items:flex-start}  /* fix: column-flex stretch was distorting the logo's aspect ratio */
.mark img{height:36px}
.ftr .mark img{height:46px}
.mark .sub{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.08em}
.eyebrow{font-size:12px}
.logostrip .proof-label{font-size:11.5px}
.logowall img{height:88px;filter:grayscale(.3);opacity:1}
.hero-globe{opacity:.8;right:-7%}
.g-glow{fill:url(#gGlow)}
.g-orbit{fill:none;stroke:var(--teal-bright);stroke-width:.8;opacity:.3;stroke-dasharray:2 7}
@media(max-width:760px){.logowall img{height:60px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.mark img{height:30px}}