/* ==========================================================================
   BRADFORD INDEPENDENT — design system
   Independent consultancy of Harley Bradford
   Theme: modern, premium, systems-inspired blue identity
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Fonts (self-hosted, variable, latin subset) ---------- */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-var-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk";
  src: url("../fonts/space-grotesk-var-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 300 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --navy: #0b1f33;
  --navy-2: #0e2942;
  --navy-3: #10304c;
  --blue: #164e78;
  --blue-light: #7fb4d6;
  --teal: #00a6a6;
  --teal-bright: #17c2c2;
  --amber: #f2b134;
  --paper: #f5f7f8;
  --mist: #dce6ec;
  --white: #ffffff;

  --ink: #16283a;
  --ink-soft: #43566b;
  --ink-faint: #64798d;
  --paper-on-dark: #eaf1f5;
  --mist-on-dark: #9db4c6;

  --font-head: "Space Grotesk", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;

  --radius-s: 8px;
  --radius-m: 12px;
  --radius-l: 16px;

  --shadow-s: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);
  --shadow-m: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.18);
  --shadow-l: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.28);
  --glow-teal: 0 8px 26px -8px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.55);

  --header-h: 4.5rem;
  --container: 72rem;
}

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

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70rem 34rem at 110% -6rem, rgba(22, 78, 120, 0.05), transparent 62%),
    var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--blue); text-underline-offset: 0.2em; touch-action: manipulation; }
a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 1.2em; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }

strong { color: var(--navy); }

::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.on-dark :focus-visible,
.site-footer :focus-visible,
.site-header :focus-visible,
.hero :focus-visible,
.framework :focus-visible,
.cta-band :focus-visible,
.page-hero :focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--amber);
}

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

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 0.7em 1.2em;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-s) var(--radius-s);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }

.section-head { max-width: 44rem; margin-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--blue-light));
}
.eyebrow--amber { color: var(--amber); }
.eyebrow--amber::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), var(--teal)); }
.eyebrow--plain::before { display: none; }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.measure { max-width: 44rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  padding: 0.85em 1.7em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background-color 0.18s ease,
    box-shadow 0.18s ease,
    transform 0.18s ease,
    color 0.18s ease,
    border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn { touch-action: manipulation; }

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-bright) 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-teal), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-bright) 0%, #2cd3d3 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.45); color: var(--navy); background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--ghost-light {
  border-color: rgba(234, 241, 245, 0.45);
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn--ghost-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--small { padding: 0.55em 1.15em; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1em 2.1em; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn .btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.18s ease; }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.text-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform 0.15s ease; }
.text-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.text-link { touch-action: manipulation; }

/* ---------- Header (glass) ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.78);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.88);
  border-bottom-color: var(--mist);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 34px -20px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.4);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  flex: none;
  filter: invert(1);
  transition: filter 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark {
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.brand-mark--plain {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: none;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-name em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.site-footer .brand-name em { color: var(--teal-bright); }

.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.nav-toggle-box { display: block; width: 1.35rem; }
.nav-toggle-box span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-menu a:not(.btn) {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-menu a:not(.btn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--blue-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-menu a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-menu a:not(.btn):hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-menu .btn { margin-left: 0.75rem; }

@media (max-width: 56rem) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--header-h);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.92);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
    padding: 0.75rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) 1.25rem;
  }
  .nav-menu.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu a:not(.btn) {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu a:not(.btn)::after { display: none; }
  .nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] {
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--teal);
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu .btn { margin: 1rem 0 0; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Shared dark-hero foundation (hero, page-hero, framework, CTA) ---------- */
.hero,
.page-hero,
.framework,
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  background: var(--navy);
}

/* animated systems grid */
.page-hero::before,
.framework::before,
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(127, 180, 214, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(127, 180, 214, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 44px 44px;
  animation: grid-pan 90s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes grid-pan {
  from { background-position: 0 0, 0 0; }
  to   { background-position: 44px 44px, 44px 44px; }
}

/* ambient glows */
.page-hero::after,
.framework::after,
.cta-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(36rem 24rem at 82% 12%, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.16), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(34rem 26rem at 6% 96%, rgba(22, 78, 120, 0.55), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(30rem 20rem at 14% 18%, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.14), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(32rem 24rem at 88% 90%, rgba(22, 78, 120, 0.5), transparent 65%);
}

.hero > .container,
.page-hero > .container,
.framework > .container,
.cta-band > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3,
.page-hero h1, .page-hero h2,
.framework h2, .framework h3,
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); }
.hero .eyebrow,
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--teal-bright); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
  /* brand hero artwork + readability overlay for the text column */
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.62) 40%,
      rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08) 72%,
      rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.3) 100%),
    url("../img/hero-bg.webp") center / cover no-repeat,
    url("../img/hero-bg.jpg") center / cover no-repeat,
    var(--navy);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 46rem; }
.hero-kicker {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
}
.hero-kicker strong { color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.1vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-block: 1.4rem 2.2rem;
}
.hero-sub strong { color: var(--paper-on-dark); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 30rem) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
}
.hero-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; }
.hero-meta .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.8);
  flex: none;
}

/* ---------- Page hero (sub-pages) ---------- */
.page-hero { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 22ch; }
.page-hero .lead { color: var(--mist-on-dark); }

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--mist-on-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumb li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 0.4rem; opacity: 0.5; }
.breadcrumb ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.breadcrumb [aria-current] { color: var(--paper-on-dark); }

/* ---------- Problem / situation list ---------- */
.situation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 19rem), 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
}
.situation {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.situation:hover { background: #fbfdfe; }
.situation dt {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7em;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.situation dt::before {
  content: "";
  flex: none;
  width: 0.55rem; height: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  background: transparent;
  transform: translateY(1px);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.situation:hover dt::before {
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.6);
}
.situation dd { margin: 0.45em 0 0 1.25rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

.problem-closer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(242, 177, 52, 0.14), var(--mist) 60%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-s) var(--radius-s) 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  max-width: 44rem;
}

/* ---------- Framework (signature element) ---------- */
.framework { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.framework .lead { color: var(--mist-on-dark); }

.framework-stages {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.framework-stages::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.35rem;
  left: calc(16.666% + 1.6rem);
  right: calc(16.666% + 1.6rem);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--amber), var(--blue-light), var(--teal));
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: line-sheen 9s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes line-sheen {
  from { background-position: 0% 0; }
  to   { background-position: 220% 0; }
}
.framework-stage { position: relative; }

.stage-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.08), 0 0 22px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.28);
}
.stage-node--amber {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(242, 177, 52, 0.08), 0 0 22px rgba(242, 177, 52, 0.22);
}
.stage-node--blue {
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(127, 180, 214, 0.08), 0 0 22px rgba(127, 180, 214, 0.22);
}

.stage-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.stage-tag--amber { color: var(--amber); }
.stage-tag--blue { color: var(--blue-light); }

.framework-stage p {
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.stage-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.stage-list li {
  padding: 0.42rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.12);
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6em;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.stage-list li::before {
  content: "";
  flex: none;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.stage--understand .stage-list li::before { background: var(--teal-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0,166,166,.7); }
.stage--improve .stage-list li::before { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(242,177,52,.5); }
.stage--build .stage-list li::before { background: var(--blue-light); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(127,180,214,.5); }

.framework-note {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.framework-note strong { color: var(--paper-on-dark); }

@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .framework-stages { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .framework-stages::before {
    left: 1.35rem;
    right: auto;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--amber), var(--blue-light), var(--teal));
    background-size: 100% 220%;
    animation: line-sheen-v 9s linear infinite;
  }
}
@keyframes line-sheen-v {
  from { background-position: 0 0%; }
  to   { background-position: 0 220%; }
}

/* ---------- Steps (how I work) ---------- */
.steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 46rem;
}
.steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.55rem;
  top: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--mist) 85%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 2.2rem 4.4rem;
}
.step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -0.1rem;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.step:hover .step-num {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.14), var(--glow-teal);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35em; }
.step p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 19rem), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
/* staggered reveals inside grids */
.card-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.card-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.card-grid .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.work-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.work-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--blue-light));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.work-card:hover,
.work-card:focus-visible {
  border-color: rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-l);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.work-card:hover::before,
.work-card:focus-visible::before { opacity: 1; }
.work-card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(24rem 14rem at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.16), transparent 60%),
    var(--navy);
}
.work-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-media img { transform: scale(1.045); }
.work-card-media--graphic img { object-fit: contain; padding: 2.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 30rem) {
  .work-card-media--graphic img { padding: 1.2rem; }
}
.work-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.work-card-org {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.work-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.work-card-body p,
.work-card-body h3 { margin: 0; }
.work-card-desc { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }
.work-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.work-card-cta::after { content: " →"; transition: transform 0.2s ease; display: inline-block; }
.work-card:hover .work-card-cta { color: var(--teal); }
.work-card:hover .work-card-cta::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Case study ---------- */
.case-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(13rem, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
}
.case-meta > div {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
}
.case-meta dt {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.case-meta dd { margin: 0; color: var(--paper-on-dark); font-weight: 500; }

.case-section { padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.case-section + .case-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.case-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); }
.case-section .measure { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.case-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 17rem), 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.case-gallery figure { margin: 0; }
.case-gallery img {
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  width: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.case-gallery figure:hover img {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-l);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.case-gallery figcaption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.case-brand-figure {
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}
.case-brand-figure img {
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: block;
}
.case-brand-figure figcaption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- Case-study visual component ----------
   Pattern A (.case-visual): featured visual panel — heading, large diagram,
   takeaway caption, optional "view larger".
   Pattern B (.case-visual--split): explanatory copy and diagram side by side,
   stacking on mobile. */
.case-visual {
  margin-block: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.case-visual-copy { min-width: 0; }
.case-visual-head { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.case-visual-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.case-visual-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  margin: 0;
}
.case-visual-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(40rem 20rem at 85% 0%, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy));
  padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
}
.case-visual-panel img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-l) - 4px);
}
.case-visual figcaption { margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.case-visual-caption {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 46rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.case-visual-source {
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.case-visual-zoom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.case-visual-zoom::before { content: "⤢"; color: var(--teal); }
.case-visual-zoom:hover { color: var(--teal); }
/* enhancement only: hidden until JS is available */
html:not(.js) .case-visual-zoom { display: none; }

/* Pattern B — copy and diagram side by side (stacks below 48rem) */
.case-visual--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 3fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.case-visual--split .case-visual-copy { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
.case-visual--split .case-visual-panel { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.case-visual--split figcaption { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
@media (max-width: 48rem) {
  .case-visual--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-visual--split .case-visual-copy,
  .case-visual--split .case-visual-panel,
  .case-visual--split figcaption {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/* ---------- Diagram lightbox ---------- */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 300;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: rgba(5, 13, 23, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox.is-open { display: flex; }
.lightbox-figure {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: min(94rem, 100%);
  text-align: center;
}
.lightbox-img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 82vh;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  max-width: 60rem;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.3);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.7);
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-bright); }
.lightbox :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--amber); }

.placeholder-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8em;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.placeholder-note::before {
  content: "⚑";
  color: var(--amber);
  flex: none;
}
.placeholder-note strong { color: var(--ink); }

.tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35em 0.85em;
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.tag:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }

.case-pager {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
  padding-block: 2rem;
}

/* ---------- Proof: stats & testimonials ---------- */
.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 56rem) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.stat-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.stat {
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.stat-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--navy) 20%, var(--blue) 55%, var(--teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.stat-num .unit { color: inherit; }
.stat-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.stat p.stat-desc { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.45rem; }

.testimonial-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-m) var(--radius-m) 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.7rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
  border-left-color: var(--teal-bright);
}
.testimonial blockquote { margin: 0; }
.testimonial p {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.testimonial p::before {
  content: "“";
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4em;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -0.25em;
  margin-right: 0.1em;
}
.testimonial p::after {
  content: "”";
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4em;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -0.35em;
  margin-left: 0.1em;
}
.testimonial cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.testimonial cite strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.testimonial cite span { color: var(--ink-faint); }
.testimonial cite a { color: inherit; }
.testimonial cite a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.testimonial--amber { border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.testimonial--blue { border-left-color: var(--blue); }
.testimonial--amber:hover { border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.testimonial--blue:hover { border-left-color: var(--blue); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 3fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 56rem) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.about-portrait {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 22rem;
}
.about-portrait img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
}
.about-portrait::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem -1rem -1rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@media (max-width: 30rem) {
  .about-portrait::after { right: 0; }
}

.identity-note {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.07), var(--mist) 70%);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.identity-note dt {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}
.identity-note dt:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.identity-note dd { margin: 0.25rem 0 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Service blocks ---------- */
.service {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.service + .service { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.service--featured {
  border-color: rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.6);
  border-width: 2px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(40rem 18rem at 90% -20%, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.05), var(--white) 55%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-s);
}
.service--featured:hover { transform: none; }
.service-flag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber), #f7c565);
  padding: 0.3em 0.8em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(242, 177, 52, 0.35);
}
.service-tagline { color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic; margin-top: -0.4em; }
.service-details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(15rem, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.service-details h3 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.7em;
}
.service-details ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.service-details li {
  padding-left: 1.1em;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.45em;
}
.service-details li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.62em;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.cta-band .lead { color: var(--mist-on-dark); }
.cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 56rem) { .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cta-panel {
  background: rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.cta-panel h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-panel p { color: var(--mist-on-dark); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cta-panel a { color: var(--teal-bright); font-weight: 600; }
.cta-panel a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.cta-panel ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cta-panel li { display: flex; gap: 0.7em; margin-bottom: 0.8em; color: var(--paper-on-dark); }
.cta-panel li::before { content: "→"; color: var(--teal-bright); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 40rem;
}
.form-row { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 34rem) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.field label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.field .hint {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  padding: 0.8em 1em;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}
.field input:hover,
.field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--ink-faint); }
.field input:focus-visible,
.field textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.16), var(--glow-teal);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 9rem; resize: vertical; }

.form-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50rem 26rem at 110% 120%, rgba(22, 78, 120, 0.35), transparent 62%),
    var(--navy);
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 22rem; }
.footer-brand .brand { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand .brand:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-intro {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.footer-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.footer-list a {
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-list a:hover { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.footer-social {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 230, 236, 0.25);
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-social-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  background: rgba(0, 166, 166, 0.08);
}
.footer-social-icon svg {
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.1rem;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
}
.footer-credit { opacity: 0.7; }

@media (max-width: 56rem) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 30rem) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation (JS-gated) ---------- */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.js .reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ---------- Misc ---------- */
.page-body { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }

.note-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-s);
}

.divider-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion: switch everything off ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .page-hero::before,
  .framework::before,
  .cta-band::before { animation: none; }
  .cookie-banner { transition: none; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Contact form: honeypot (spam trap) ---------- */
.field-honeypot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ---------- Cookie consent banner ---------- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  z-index: 200;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--paper-on-dark);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 247, 248, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-banner p {
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1 1 30ch;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--mist-on-dark);
}
.cookie-banner p a { color: var(--teal-bright); }
.cookie-banner p a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 38rem) {
  .cookie-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cookie-banner p { flex: none; }
  .cookie-banner-actions { justify-content: stretch; }
  .cookie-banner-actions .btn { min-height: 44px; }
}