/* ============ component styles ============ */

/* Hide all small kicker/eyebrow titles site-wide */
.kicker, .eyebrow, .shf__kicker { display: none !important; }

/* staggered reveal within card rows (frontal.so-style cascade) */
.story__grid > .story:nth-child(3n+2) { transition-delay: .07s; }
.story__grid > .story:nth-child(3n)   { transition-delay: .14s; }
.vwin__grid  > .vwin:nth-child(2n)     { transition-delay: .09s; }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  background: transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(247,242,231,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; gap: 24px; }
.nav__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.brandmark { height: 24px; width: auto; flex: none; }

/* brand lockup: official logo image */
.lockup-img { height: 46px; width: auto; flex: none; }
.nav__word { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: none; border: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: background .18s, color .18s;
}
.nav__link:hover { background: rgba(28,25,19,0.05); color: var(--ink); }
.nav__caret { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .2s; }
.nav__group { position: relative; }
.nav__group:hover .nav__caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.mega {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 520px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(40,34,20,0.45);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s; pointer-events: none;
}
.mega--open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.mega__head { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); padding: 4px 8px 12px; }
.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; }
.mega__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 11px 12px; border-radius: 11px; transition: background .15s; }
.mega__item:hover { background: var(--cream-2); }
.mega__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.mega__note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.mega__foot { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin: 12px 8px 2px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--accent-deep); }
/* Tools mega */
.mega--tools { width: 480px; }
.mega__grid--tools { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; }
.mega__item--tool { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.mega__logo { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: none; }
.mega__logo img { max-width: 24px; max-height: 24px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 6px; }
.mega__txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
/* Education mega */
.mega--edu { width: 540px; }
.mega__edu { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 6px; }
.mega__person { padding: 6px 8px; }
.mega__phead { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 11px; }
.mega__pav { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; background: var(--cream-2); }
.mega__pname { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.mega__pname span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); font-weight: 500; }
.mega__chans { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mega__chan { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 7px 9px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: background .15s; }
.mega__chan:hover { background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--ink); }
.mega__chanico { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--muted-2); flex: none; display: inline-flex; }
.mega__chanico svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.nav__mlabel { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); margin: 14px 0 4px; }
.nav__mlabel:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.nav__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav__cta { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.nav__burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; padding: 8px; }
.nav__burger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }
.nav__mobile { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .nav__mobile { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 12px 22px 22px; background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav__mobile a { padding: 12px 6px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav__mobile .btn { margin-top: 10px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero { padding: 210px 0 170px; }
.hero__inner { max-width: 920px; }
.hero--center { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.hero--center .lead, .hero--center .hero__actions, .hero--center .hero__stats { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero--center .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
.hero__sub { margin-top: 22px; max-width: 600px; }
/* VSL slot */
.hero__vsl { width: 100%; max-width: 780px; margin: 38px auto 0; padding: 7px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-raised), var(--cream-2)); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.75) inset, 0 30px 64px -34px rgba(40,34,20,.42); }
.hero__vsl-frame { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 15px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: #14161b; box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift); padding: 0; }
.hero__vsl-frame--ph { cursor: pointer; background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #232830 0%, #14161b 70%); }
.hero__vsl-iframe, .hero__vsl-thumb { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__vsl-play { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 999px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 32%, #ffffff, #f2ede3); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.55), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; transition: transform .28s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1), box-shadow .28s ease; }
.hero__vsl-play::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -10px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.hero__vsl-frame--ph:hover .hero__vsl-play { transform: scale(1.09); box-shadow: 0 26px 58px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.7), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; }
.hero__vsl-frame--ph:hover .hero__vsl-play::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
.hero__vsl-play svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #14161b; margin-left: 4px; display: block; }
.hero__vsl-label { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 52px; align-items: center; }
.hero--form .capture-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 470px; }
.hero__alt-link { background: none; border: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.hero__stats { display: flex; gap: 48px; margin-top: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__stat-v { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.hero__stat-l { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; max-width: 150px; }

/* ---------- TRUST ---------- */
.trust { padding: 56px 0 60px; }
.trust__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
.trust__stat { text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.trust__v { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.trust__l { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; }
.trust__title { text-align: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 30px; }
.trust__rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.trust__rows .marquee__track { gap: 0; align-items: center; animation-duration: 48.3s; }

/* ColdIQ-style logo wall: continuous strip of bordered cells (shared dividers) */
.marquee--cells {
  overflow-x: clip;
  overflow-y: visible;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
}
.logocell {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 auto;
  width: 166px; height: 80px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-right: none;
}
.logocell .logomark {
  height: auto; max-height: 40px; width: auto; max-width: 100%;
  filter: saturate(160%) grayscale(100%); opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity .4s ease, filter .4s ease;
}
.logocell:hover .logomark { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.trust__rows .marquee--cells:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logocell--cs { cursor: default; }
.logocell__badge { position: absolute; bottom: 7px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-deep); background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(31,122,87,.22); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2px 7px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: .9; pointer-events: none; }
.logocell__tip { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: calc(100% - 6px); transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); width: 264px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 13px; padding: 14px 15px; box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -22px rgba(40,34,20,.5); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 30; text-align: left; }
.logocell--cs:hover .logocell__tip { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.logocell__tip::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 100%; transform: translateX(-50%); border: 7px solid transparent; border-top-color: #fff; filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 0 var(--line)); }
.logocell__tip .tt-title { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.32; color: var(--accent-deep); margin: 0 0 7px; }
.logocell__tip .tt-note { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
/* top row opens the card DOWNWARD so it never runs off the top of the screen */
.trust__rows .marquee--cells:first-child .logocell__tip { bottom: auto; top: calc(100% - 6px); }
.trust__rows .marquee--cells:first-child .logocell__tip::after { top: auto; bottom: 100%; border-top-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: #fff; filter: drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 var(--line)); }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .trust__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px 14px; } }

/* ---------- PAINS ---------- */
.pains__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 56px; }
.pain { padding: 32px 30px; }
.pain__num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent-deep); font-weight: 500; }
.pain h4 { font-size: 20px; margin: 16px 0 10px; }
.pain p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .pains__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- WHO ---------- */
.who { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.who__lead { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; margin: 10px 0 0; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.who__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.who__list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.45; }
.who__check { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--chip-green); flex: none; margin-top: 1px; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .who { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }

/* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
.process__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 56px; }
.proc { padding: 34px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.proc__step { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); }
.proc__title { font-size: 24px; margin: 18px 0 12px; }
.proc__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 22px; flex: 1; }
.proc__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.proc__tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.proc__tag::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--accent); flex: none; opacity: .85; }
.proc:hover .proc__tag { border-color: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- CASE STUDIES ---------- */
.case__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 56px; }
.case { padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; }
.case__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.case__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(105%); transition: filter .4s ease, transform .5s ease; }
.case:hover .case__media img { filter: grayscale(0%); transform: scale(1.03); }
.case__media-chip { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 16px; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.case > .case__head, .case > .case__title, .case > .case__results, .case > .case__toggle, .case > .case__detail { margin-left: 34px; margin-right: 34px; }
.case > .case__head { margin-top: 28px; }
.case > .case__toggle { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.case__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.case__metric { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px); line-height: 1; color: var(--accent-deep); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.case__title { font-size: 22px; margin: 16px 0 18px; line-height: 1.2; }
.case__results { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 18px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; flex: 1; }
.case__results li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.45; }
.case__check { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--chip-green); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.case__toggle { margin-top: 22px; background: none; border: none; padding: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--accent-deep); transition: gap .15s; white-space: nowrap; }
.case__toggle:hover { gap: 11px; }
.case__detail .case__block:first-child { padding-top: 20px; }
.case__block { padding-top: 16px; }
.case__label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); }
.case__block p { margin: 7px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.case__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; }
.case__more .btn { justify-content: center; }
.case__more-note { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted-2); margin: 16px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px){ .case__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- CLIENT WINS (video testimonials) ---------- */
.vwin__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px 24px; margin-top: 40px; max-width: 1120px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
@media (max-width: 1000px){ .vwin__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 760px; } }
/* Center the orphan card in the last row (odd count in 2-col grid) */
.vwin__grid > .vwin:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: calc(50% - 13px); justify-self: center; }
.vwin { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.vwin__media { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #0c0c0e; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: block; padding: 0; }
.vwin__media--btn { cursor: pointer; }
.vwin__thumb { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s ease, filter .4s ease; }
.vwin__media--btn:hover .vwin__thumb { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(.82); }
.vwin__iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.vwin__play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.55); transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease; }
.vwin__play svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: #111; margin-left: 3px; }
.vwin__media--btn:hover .vwin__play { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); background: #fff; }
.vwin__media--none { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--cream-2); }
.vwin__noicon { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--muted-2); opacity: .5; }
.vwin__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 16px 0 7px; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.vwin__desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px){ .vwin__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* ---------- TEAM PAGE ---------- */
.tmp { padding-top: 142px; }
.tmp__hero { max-width: 840px; padding-bottom: 44px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tmp__title { font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: 1.04; margin: 12px 0 20px; }
.tmp__sub { max-width: 680px; }
.tmp__headrow { max-width: 720px; margin: 66px 0 0; }
.tmp__headrow h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 42px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.tmp__grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-top: 26px; }
.tmp__member { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 64px; padding: 72px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tmp__member:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.tmp__member:nth-child(even) .tmp__body { text-align: right; }
.tmp__photo { position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 300px; height: 380px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.tmp__photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.02); transition: filter .5s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.tmp__member:hover .tmp__photo img { filter: grayscale(0%); transform: scale(1.03); }
.tmp__initials { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 84px; color: var(--muted-2); }
.tmp__body { flex: 1 1 auto; max-width: 560px; }
.tmp__idx { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.tmp__name { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.05; margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.tmp__role { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.tmp__bio { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }
.tmp__cta { text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 72px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.tmp__cta h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px); line-height: 1.12; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.tmp__cta .lead { max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.tmp__cta .btn { margin-top: 10px; }
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .tmp__member, .tmp__member:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; padding: 48px 0; }
  .tmp__member:nth-child(even) .tmp__body { text-align: left; }
  .tmp__photo { width: 100%; height: 360px; }
  .tmp__body { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- TEAM role + full-team link (home row) ---------- */
.team__person--more { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.team__role { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .03em; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; max-width: 15ch; }

/* ---------- INFRASTRUCTURE (signature section) ---------- */
.infra__flow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr; align-items: stretch; margin-top: 52px; }
.infra__node { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--cream-raised); padding: 28px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.infra__node-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.infra__idx { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.infra__tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; }
.infra__node-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.infra__node-desc { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }
.infra__link { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.infra__line { position: absolute; left: 4px; right: 4px; height: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); }
.infra__arrow { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 30px; height: 30px; padding: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--accent-deep); background: var(--cream-2); border-radius: 50%; }
.infra__lower { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 18px; }
.infra__stack { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--cream-raised); padding: 22px 26px 8px; }
.infra__stack-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.infra__stack-label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); }
.infra__stack-total { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 16px; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.infra__stack-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px 16px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.infra__stack-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.infra__stack-k { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.infra__stack-v { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.infra__stack-n { grid-column: 2; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.infra__guards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-raised); }
.infra__guard { padding: 22px 24px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.infra__guard:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
.infra__guard:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
.infra__guard-v { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; color: var(--ink); }
.infra__guard-l { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 880px){
  .infra__flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .infra__link { height: 38px; }
  .infra__line { left: 50%; right: auto; top: 4px; bottom: 4px; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .infra__arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .infra__lower { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- CUSTOMER STORIES (ColdIQ-style cards) ---------- */
.story__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.story { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--cream-raised); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.story:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.32); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.story__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: #14161b; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.story__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(.5) contrast(1.05); opacity: .55; transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .4s ease, filter .4s ease; }
.story:hover .story__media img { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: .72; filter: grayscale(40%) brightness(.62); }
.story__metric { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 58px); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.story__flag { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; z-index: 2; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; }
.story__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 24px 26px 26px; }
.story__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; }
.story__name { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0; }
.story__meta { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted-2); margin: 7px 0 0; }
.story__chip { flex: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--muted); background: var(--paper); }
.story__desc { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 16px 0 22px; flex: 1; }
.story__more { margin-top: auto; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; color: var(--accent-deep); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.story__more svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.story:hover .story__more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .story__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .story__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- CASE STUDIES PAGE + ARTICLE ---------- */
.csp { padding-top: 150px; }
.csp__head { max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.art { padding-top: 132px; padding-bottom: 90px; }
.art__back, .art .kicker, .art__title, .art__stats, .art__kpi, .art__body, .art__cta { max-width: 840px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.art__back { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 26px; transition: color .2s ease; }
.art__back:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.art .kicker { display: block; }
.art__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 50px); line-height: 1.08; margin: 10px auto 0; }
.art__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 44px; }
.art__stat { padding: 26px 22px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: -1px; }
.art__stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.art__stat-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: var(--accent-deep); }
.art__stat-label { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 9px; }
.art__kpi { border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 44px; }
.art__kpi-row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px; padding: 20px 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.art__kpi-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.art__kpi-label { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.art__kpi-val { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--accent-deep); text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 720px){ .art__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .art__kpi-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; } .art__kpi-val { text-align: left; } }

.article-body { margin-top: 54px; }
.article-body h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 50px 0 16px; }
.article-body h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; margin: 34px 0 12px; }
.article-body p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body ul { margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.article-body li { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 11px 0 11px 24px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.article-body li:before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 19px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
.article-body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 4px 0 26px; }
.article-body td { border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article-body td strong { color: var(--ink); }
.article-body .cs-q { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink); margin: 28px 0 6px; }
.article-body .cs-quote { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); margin: 36px 0; padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); }
.article-body .cs-quote .cs-cite { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }

.art__cta { text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 76px; padding-top: 66px; }
.art__cta h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px); line-height: 1.12; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.art__cta .btn { margin-top: 10px; }
.art__related { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 76px; padding-top: 58px; }
.art__related-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 6px; }

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE (2×2 bordered) ---------- */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 56px; }
.why-cell { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 40px 40px; transition: background .2s; }
.why-cell:hover { background: var(--cream-raised); }
.why-cell .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.why-cell h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.why-cell p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- HOW WE WORK (vertical timeline) ---------- */
.hww { max-width: 820px; margin: 60px auto 0; }
.hww__row { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr; column-gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 46px; }
.hww__row:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
/* connecting rail between the number badges */
.hww__row::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 29px; top: 66px; bottom: 6px; width: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); }
.hww__row:last-child::before { display: none; }
.hww__num { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--btn); color: var(--btn-text); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: .02em; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(216,189,140,0.22), 0 12px 26px -14px rgba(28,25,19,0.72), 0 0 0 5px var(--cream-bg); transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.hww__row:hover .hww__num { color: var(--gold-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hww__main { padding-top: 5px; min-width: 0; }
.hww__week { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent-deep); font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 14px 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; }
.hww__week::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--accent); flex: none; }
.hww__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.15; margin: 14px 0 10px; }
.hww__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; max-width: 600px; }
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hww__row { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; column-gap: 20px; padding-bottom: 38px; }
  .hww__num { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 19px; }
  .hww__row::before { left: 24px; top: 56px; }
  .hww__title { font-size: 22px; }
}
.tl__note { text-align: center; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px); color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 60px auto 0; max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ---------- PRICING ---------- */
.price__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 56px; max-width: 940px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.price { padding: 40px 38px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; }
.price--feat { background: var(--btn); border-color: var(--btn); color: var(--cream-bg); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(28,25,19,0.6); }
.price--feat .s-title, .price--feat .price__num { color: #fff; }
.price--feat .price__per, .price--feat .price__blurb { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.74); }
.price--feat .price__pts li { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.92); }
.price--feat .price__pts { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.price__badge { position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 38px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: .02em; white-space: nowrap; }
.price__name { font-size: 23px; }
.price__amt { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.price__num { font-size: 52px; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.price__per { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.price__blurb { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.price__pts { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 24px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; flex: 1; }
.price__pts li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.price__check { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--chip-green); }
.price--feat .price__check { color: #6fd39e; }
.price .btn { justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 820px){ .price__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- GUARANTEE ---------- */
.guar { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.guar__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent-deep); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 22px; }
.guar__title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.guar__body { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.7vw, 22px); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 auto 16px; max-width: 600px; }
.guar__fine { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 auto 30px; max-width: 540px; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq__wrap { max-width: 820px; }
.faq__head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.faq__head .display { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 58px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.faq__q { width: 100%; background: none; border: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 24px 4px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; color: var(--ink); }
.faq__ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--muted); flex: none; }
.faq__a p { margin: 0; padding: 0 4px 26px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 680px; }

/* ---------- TEAM (avatar mosaic spelling TEAM) ---------- */
.tmosaic { display: grid; gap: 6px; max-width: 940px; margin: 52px auto 0; }
.tmosaic__cell { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-soft); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, filter .4s ease; }
.tmosaic__cell img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.03); transition: filter .4s ease, transform .5s ease; }
.tmosaic__cell:not(.tmosaic__cell--empty):hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift); z-index: 2; }
.tmosaic__cell:not(.tmosaic__cell--empty):hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }
.tmosaic__cell--empty { background: var(--cream-raised); border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: none; opacity: .5; transform: scale(.58); border-radius: 5px; }
.tmosaic__cell--empty:nth-child(3n) { transform: scale(.42); opacity: .38; }
.tmosaic__cell--empty:nth-child(5n) { transform: scale(.72); opacity: .6; }
.tmosaic__cell--empty:nth-child(7n) { transform: scale(.3); opacity: .3; }
.team__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }
.team__cta .btn { display: inline-flex; }
.team__note { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 44px auto 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55; text-wrap: pretty; }
@media (max-width: 680px){ .tmosaic { gap: 4px; max-width: 100%; } }

/* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
.final { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--btn); color: var(--cream-bg); padding: calc(110px * var(--pad-scale)) 0; }
.final__wm { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(340px, 54vw, 680px); line-height: .8; letter-spacing: -0.04em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035); pointer-events: none; user-select: none; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 0; }
.final .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.final__inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.avstack { display: none; }
.avstack__av {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 999px; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--btn); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  margin-left: -14px; background: #2a251c;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
}
.avstack__av:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.avstack:hover .avstack__av { filter: none; }
.avstack__av:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.avstack__more {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 999px; margin-left: -14px;
  border: 2px solid var(--btn); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  background: #2a251c; color: rgba(251,248,240,0.85);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .avstack__av, .avstack__more { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-left: -12px; } }
.final__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 58px); line-height: 1.08; max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; text-wrap: balance; }
.final__title .em { color: #fff; }
.final__sub { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.78); font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 20px); line-height: 1.55; margin: 22px auto 34px; max-width: 580px; }
.final .capture-wrap { max-width: 470px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final .capture { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.final .capture input { color: #fff; }
.final .capture input::placeholder { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.5); }
.final .btn--dark { background: var(--cream-bg); color: var(--btn); }
.final .btn--dark:hover { background: #fff; }
.final__note { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.55); font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 22px; }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--btn); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 72px 0 32px; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr; gap: 48px; }
.footer__tag { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.55); font-size: 15px; margin: 18px 0 0; max-width: 280px; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.footer__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer__col h5 { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(216,189,140,0.72); margin: 0 0 5px; font-weight: 500; }
.footer__col a, .footer__addr { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(251,248,240,0.6); transition: color .15s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__addr { line-height: 1.5; }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 54px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); font-size: 13px; color: rgba(251,248,240,0.4); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer__legal a { color: rgba(251,248,240,0.55); transition: color .15s; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 820px){ .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE COMPACTING — tighter padding / gaps on small screens
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .section--tight { padding: 36px 0; }
  .csp { padding-top: 104px; }
  .tmp { padding-top: 104px; }
  .hero { padding: 110px 0 46px; }
  .hero__vsl { margin-top: 26px; }

  /* section heads sit closer to their grids */
  .pains__grid, .process__grid, .story__grid, .case__grid, .vwin__grid,
  .why-grid, .case__grid { margin-top: 30px; }

  /* pains + process cards: compact */
  .pains__grid, .process__grid { gap: 12px; }
  .pain { padding: 20px 20px; }
  .pain__num { font-size: 11px; }
  .pain h4 { font-size: 18px; margin: 10px 0 7px; }
  .pain p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .proc { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .proc__title { font-size: 20px; margin: 12px 0 9px; }
  .proc__desc { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .proc__tags { margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; gap: 6px; }

  /* who / lists */
  .who { gap: 22px; }
  .who__list { gap: 12px; }
  .who__list li { font-size: 15.5px; }

  /* stories / pipeline cards */
  .story__grid { gap: 14px; }
  .story__body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
  .story__desc { margin: 12px 0 16px; }

  /* client wins videos */
  .vwin__grid { gap: 22px; }

  /* infrastructure */
  .infra__node { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .infra__stack { padding: 18px 20px 6px; }
  .infra__guard { padding: 18px 18px; }
  .infra__guard-v { font-size: 26px; }

  /* timeline / how we work */
  .hww { margin-top: 38px; }
  .hww__row { padding-bottom: 30px; }
  .hww__title { margin: 10px 0 8px; }
  .hww__desc { font-size: 15px; }

  /* pricing */
  .price { padding: 30px 24px 28px; }
  .price__num { font-size: 44px; }
  .price__grid { gap: 14px; }

  /* faq */
  .faq__item .faq__q { font-size: 16px; }
  .faq__head { margin-bottom: 32px; }

  /* generic lead text + headings breathe less */
  .section-head .lead { font-size: 15.5px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .lead { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* tall multi-card rows → horizontal swipe carousels on mobile (instead of long stacks).
   Pains + Process + homepage Stories + Client Wins. The /case-studies list and
   related grids stay vertical (you scroll through many). */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pains__grid, .process__grid, #cases .story__grid, .vwin__grid {
    display: flex;
    grid-template-columns: none;
    gap: 14px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin: 30px -22px 0;
    padding: 6px 22px 16px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .pains__grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .process__grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  #cases .story__grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .vwin__grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .pain, .proc, #cases .story, .vwin {
    flex: 0 0 82%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  /* Why Choose: short feature cells read fine as a compact 2-up grid */
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-cell { padding: 22px 16px; }
  .why-cell .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .why-cell h4 { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .why-cell p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH — unified card elevation + refined borders
   ============================================================ */

/* standalone blocks share the same layered ring + warm shadow */
.story, .infra__node, .infra__stack, .infra__guards, .why-grid {
  box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-soft);
}
.story { border-radius: var(--radius); transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.story:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift);
}
.infra__node { border-radius: var(--radius); transition: border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease, transform .4s ease; }
.infra__node:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.infra__stack, .infra__guards { border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* divider grids become rounded, lifted panels (premium framing) */
.why-grid { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-raised); }
.why-cell { transition: background .25s ease; }

/* media frames: subtle inset ring + soft lift */
.vwin__media, .tmp__photo, .story__media { box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-soft); }
.tmp__member:hover .tmp__photo { box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift); }

/* pricing: keep the featured tier dramatic, lift the standard one on hover */
.price { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.price:not(.price--feat):hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--ring-top), var(--shadow-lift); }
.price--feat { box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(28,25,19,0.62); }
.price--feat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 52px 96px -42px rgba(28,25,19,0.72); }

/* capture field: deepen the resting elevation a touch */
.capture { box-shadow: var(--ring-top), 0 14px 34px -22px rgba(40,34,20,0.5); }

/* ---- PRICING: premium / VIP treatment ---- */
.price { padding: 44px 40px 40px; }
.price__name { letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.price__num::first-letter { color: var(--accent-deep); }
/* gold dollar sign + warm sheen on the featured tier */
.price--feat {
  background:
    radial-gradient(135% 95% at 50% -12%, #2c2820 0%, rgba(44,40,32,0) 60%),
    var(--btn);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07), 0 44px 92px -44px rgba(28,25,19,0.66);
}
.price--feat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.09), 0 56px 108px -46px rgba(28,25,19,0.74); }
.price--feat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216,189,140,0.16);
}
.price--feat .price__num::first-letter { color: var(--gold-2); }
.price--feat .price__check { color: var(--gold-2); }
.price--feat .price__pts { border-top-color: rgba(216,189,140,0.20); }
.price__badge {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold));
  color: #2a2014; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(184,153,104,0.7);
}
/* refined feature checks on the standard tier */
.price:not(.price--feat) .price__check { color: var(--accent-deep); }

/* crisper section-head rule under the eyebrow on key bands */
.case__more .btn, .story__more { letter-spacing: .015em; }

/* ============ 2026 polish layer ============ */

/* film grain — whole site, extremely subtle */
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2147483647; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .045;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 160px 160px;
}

/* hero ambience — soft aurora glow behind the headline */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -240px; left: 50%; z-index: 0;
  width: min(1200px, 120vw); height: 780px; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 32% 42%, rgba(31,122,87,.14), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 68% 30%, rgba(216,189,140,.22), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 68%, rgba(43,168,160,.09), transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(52px);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 96%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 55%, transparent 96%);
  animation: aurora-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora-drift {
  from { transform: translateX(-54%) translateY(0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-46%) translateY(30px) scale(1.06); }
}

/* hero particles — faint gold/green motes drifting upward */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle 2.2px at 11% 82%, rgba(184,153,104,.8), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.6px at 27% 34%, rgba(31,122,87,.6), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.8px at 41% 66%, rgba(216,189,140,.75), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.8px at 58% 22%, rgba(184,153,104,.65), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.4px at 71% 74%, rgba(31,122,87,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.6px at 84% 40%, rgba(216,189,140,.75), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.6px at 93% 86%, rgba(184,153,104,.6), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.9px at 18% 12%, rgba(43,168,160,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.5px at 49% 92%, rgba(184,153,104,.6), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 64% 50%, rgba(216,189,140,.55), transparent 100%);
  background-size: 100% 760px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  animation: motes-rise 26s linear infinite;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 2%, #000 22%, #000 82%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 2%, #000 22%, #000 82%, transparent);
}
@keyframes motes-rise {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to   { background-position: 0 -760px; }
}

/* glassier scrolled nav */
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(247,242,231,.68);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(170%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(170%) blur(20px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* glass mega-menu dropdowns */
.mega {
  background: rgba(255,253,247,.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(22px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(22px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(40,34,20,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* shine sweep on primary buttons */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn--dark::after, .btn--accent::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -75%; width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); pointer-events: none;
  transition: left .55s cubic-bezier(.3,.6,.3,1);
}
.btn--dark:hover::after, .btn--accent:hover::after { left: 135%; }

/* gradient hairline under sticky nav when scrolled (gold→green shimmer) */
.nav--scrolled { border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.nav--scrolled::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,153,104,.5) 30%, rgba(31,122,87,.45) 70%, transparent);
  opacity: .7;
}

/* global motes — faint particles drifting up across the whole site */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 200vh; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 7% 12%, rgba(184,153,104,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.5px at 23% 44%, rgba(31,122,87,.38), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.4px at 38% 78%, rgba(216,189,140,.45), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.4px at 55% 26%, rgba(184,153,104,.4), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 69% 64%, rgba(31,122,87,.32), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.5px at 83% 18%, rgba(216,189,140,.45), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.2px at 94% 82%, rgba(184,153,104,.38), transparent 100%);
  background-size: 100% 50%;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  animation: motes-fixed 76s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes motes-fixed {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-100vh); }
}

/* soft glow behind every section heading */
.section-head { position: relative; }
.section-head > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-head::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -130px; z-index: 0;
  width: min(680px, 90vw); height: 340px; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 42% 50%, rgba(216,189,140,.14), transparent 74%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 62% 40%, rgba(31,122,87,.07), transparent 76%);
  filter: blur(42px);
}

/* dark final CTA — deep aurora + gold motes */
.final::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -15% -5%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 26% 18%, rgba(216,189,140,.12), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 74% 82%, rgba(31,122,87,.28), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(closest-side at 55% 45%, rgba(43,168,160,.08), transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(58px);
  animation: aurora-pan 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora-pan {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(3%, 4%) scale(1.07); }
}
.final::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: calc(100% + 620px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle 2.4px at 14% 76%, rgba(216,189,140,.65), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.7px at 33% 28%, rgba(216,189,140,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.8px at 56% 64%, rgba(216,189,140,.55), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.8px at 76% 36%, rgba(216,189,140,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.4px at 90% 74%, rgba(216,189,140,.55), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.5px at 7% 22%, rgba(216,189,140,.45), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 22% 52%, rgba(255,244,220,.4), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.4px at 44% 12%, rgba(216,189,140,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.6px at 64% 88%, rgba(216,189,140,.5), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.6px at 84% 14%, rgba(255,244,220,.38), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 96% 46%, rgba(216,189,140,.45), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.3px at 50% 40%, rgba(216,189,140,.4), transparent 100%);
  background-size: 100% 620px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  animation: motes-drift-620 28s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes motes-drift-620 { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-620px); } }
@keyframes motes-drift-540 { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-540px); } }

/* footer motes — same dust, calmer */
.footer { overflow: hidden; }
.footer > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: calc(100% + 540px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 12% 68%, rgba(216,189,140,.4), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.5px at 34% 24%, rgba(216,189,140,.32), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2.2px at 58% 78%, rgba(216,189,140,.35), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 1.4px at 78% 38%, rgba(255,244,220,.28), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle 2px at 92% 64%, rgba(216,189,140,.32), transparent 100%);
  background-size: 100% 540px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  animation: motes-drift-540 34s linear infinite;
}

/* footer — gradient hairline instead of flat border */
.footer { border-top: none; position: relative; }
.footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,153,104,.45) 28%, rgba(31,122,87,.4) 72%, transparent);
}

/* cream bands get a crisp top highlight */
.band { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before, .hero::after, body::before, .final::before, .final::after, .footer::after { animation: none; }
  .btn--dark::after, .btn--accent::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hero::before { filter: blur(38px); height: 560px; top: -160px; }
  .section-head::before { filter: blur(30px); height: 240px; top: -90px; }
}