:root {
    --ink: #0F171A;
    --ink-2: #16222A;
    --slate: #1C292D;
    --slate-2: #24343A;
    --line: #2A383C;
    --line-2: #35474D;
    --teal: #22A8C3;
    --teal-2: #6FC4D6;
    --teal-3: #C9E9F0;
    --teal-dim: rgba(34,168,195,.14);
    --paper: #F0F4F5;
    --paper-2: #E3EAEC;
    --haze: #A3B4BA;
    --haze-2: #6E838A;
    --text: #F0F4F5;
    --display: "Bricolage Grotesque", "Archivo", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --body: "Archivo", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --mono: "JetBrains Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Menlo, monospace;
    --max: 1240px;
    --r: 18px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    color-scheme: dark;
  }
  * { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    margin: 0; background: var(--ink); color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  ::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
  button { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
  :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }

  /* ---------- atmosphere ---------- */
  .grain { position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 60; opacity: .06; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .5 0'/></filter><rect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>"); }
  .glow { position: fixed; width: 720px; height: 720px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; left: 0; top: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,168,195,.16), rgba(34,168,195,0) 60%); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }
  .progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--teal); z-index: 70; }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  .nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    background: rgba(15,23,26,.72); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .3s; }
  .nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
  .nav-in { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em; font-size: 17px; }
  .brand .logo { height: 30px; width: auto; }
  .brand small { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; margin-top: 2px; }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; margin-left: auto; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--haze); }
  .nav-links a { position: relative; padding: 6px 0; transition: color .2s; }
  .nav-links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: 0; height: 1.5px; background: var(--teal); transition: right .25s var(--ease); }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { right: 0; }
  .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s; white-space: nowrap; }
  .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-primary { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-2); }
  .btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--text); background: transparent; }
  .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
  .btn .arrow { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .nav .btn { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .nav .short-label { display: none; }
  .burger { display: none; margin-left: auto; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 10px; width: 42px; height: 38px; cursor: pointer; }
  .burger span { display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); margin: 4px auto; }

  /* ---------- layout primitives ---------- */
  .wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  section { position: relative; }
  .eyebrow { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--teal); }
  h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.02; margin: 0; text-wrap: balance; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px); }
  h3 { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.15; }
  .lede { color: var(--haze); font-size: 18px; max-width: 58ch; margin: 18px 0 0; }
  .sec-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 40px; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .sec-head .lede { margin-top: 0; }
  .sec-head h2 { margin-top: 16px; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
  .reveal.pre { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  .num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero { padding: 72px 0 40px; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
  .hero-bg video, .hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: saturate(.85); }
  .hero-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,26,.9) 0%, rgba(15,23,26,.74) 45%, rgba(15,23,26,.42) 100%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,26,.3), rgba(15,23,26,.1) 55%, var(--ink) 100%); }
  .hero .wrap { z-index: 1; }
  .hero .marquee { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: var(--ink); }
  .hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: .96; margin-top: 22px; }
  .hero h1 .own { color: var(--teal); }
  .hero .lede { font-size: 19px; }
  .hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .trust { margin-top: 44px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .trust div { padding: 18px 14px 0 0; }
  .trust b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; display: block; }
  .trust span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }

  /* SERP mock */
  .serp { position: relative; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.02) inset; transform: perspective(1400px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(2deg); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
  .serp:hover { transform: perspective(1400px) rotateY(0) rotateX(0); }
  .serp-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 14px; }
  .serp-bar .q::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 16px; background: var(--teal); margin-left: 4px; vertical-align: -3px; animation: blink 1s steps(2) infinite; }
  @keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }
  .layer { position: relative; margin-top: 12px; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-2); transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, box-shadow .3s; cursor: default; }
  .layer .tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .layer .tag i { font-style: normal; color: var(--teal); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
  .layer .row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .layer .ava { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--slate-2); flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .layer .name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; }
  .layer .meta { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze); }
  .layer .meta b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
  .layer .bars { display: grid; gap: 6px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .layer .bars i { display: block; height: 8px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--line-2); }
  .layer.ai { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,168,195,.16), rgba(34,168,195,.04)); }
  .layer.on { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--teal-dim), 0 12px 30px -16px rgba(34,168,195,.5); }
  .layer.on .tag i { opacity: 1; }
  .layer.organic { opacity: .55; }
  .layer.organic .bars i { background: var(--line); }
  .serp-foot { margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--haze-2); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
  .serp-foot b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; }
  .float { position: absolute; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 14px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8); animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .float b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 20px; color: var(--teal); }
  .float.a { right: -14px; top: -26px; animation-delay: -1s; z-index: 2; }
  .float.b { left: -22px; bottom: -22px; animation-delay: -3s; z-index: 2; }
  @keyframes bob { 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

  /* ---------- marquee ---------- */
  .marquee { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 16px 0; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 56px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); }
  .marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 48px; width: max-content; animation: slide 46s linear infinite; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .marquee-track span::before { content: "◆"; color: var(--teal); margin-right: 18px; font-size: 8px; vertical-align: 2px; }
  @keyframes slide { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ---------- the shift ---------- */
  .shift { padding: 120px 0 100px; }
  .stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .stat { position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 30px 28px 26px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(255,255,255,0)); overflow: hidden; }
  .stat::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto -40% -60% auto; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,168,195,.22), transparent 65%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; }
  .stat:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  .stat b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1; color: var(--teal); display: block; }
  .stat p { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--paper); max-width: 30ch; }
  .stat small { display: block; margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--haze-2); text-transform: uppercase; }
  .shift-note { margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .adopt { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 28px; }
  .adopt .bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 22px; height: 150px; margin-top: 18px; }
  .adopt .bar { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; gap: 8px; height: 100%; }
  .adopt .bar i { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 8px 8px 4px 4px; background: var(--line-2); height: var(--h); transform-origin: bottom; animation: grow 1.2s var(--ease) both; }
  .adopt .bar.hi i { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-2), var(--teal)); animation-delay: .15s; }
  .adopt .bar b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 22px; }
  .adopt .bar span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--haze-2); }
  @keyframes grow { from { transform: scaleY(0); } }
  .callout { border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); padding: 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .callout h3 { font-size: 26px; }
  .callout p { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 500; }

  /* ---------- the system ---------- */
  .system { padding: 40px 0 120px; }
  .system-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
  .orbit { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .orbit svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
  .orbit .node { cursor: pointer; }
  .orbit .node circle.bg { fill: var(--slate); stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1.5; transition: stroke .3s, fill .3s; }
  .orbit .node text { fill: var(--text); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; text-anchor: middle; pointer-events: none; }
  .orbit .node tspan.sub { fill: var(--haze-2); font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 400; font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .orbit .node.on circle.bg, .orbit .node:hover circle.bg { stroke: var(--teal); fill: #1a3238; }
  .orbit .link { stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1.5; fill: none; stroke-dasharray: 6 8; animation: dash 3s linear infinite; }
  .orbit .link.on { stroke: var(--teal); stroke-width: 2; }
  @keyframes dash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -28; } }
  .orbit .core circle { fill: var(--ink); stroke: var(--teal); stroke-width: 2; }
  .orbit .core text { fill: var(--text); text-anchor: middle; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
  .orbit .core tspan.sub { fill: var(--teal); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; font-weight: 400; }
  .orbit .ring { fill: none; stroke: var(--line); stroke-width: 1; }
  .orbit .pulse { fill: none; stroke: var(--teal); stroke-width: 1.5; opacity: 0; animation: pulse 3.2s var(--ease) infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(.55); opacity: .5; } 100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; } }
  .channels { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .chan { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px 22px; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; cursor: pointer; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }
  .chan .ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background .3s, border-color .3s; }
  .chan .ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .chan h3 { font-size: 19px; }
  .chan .when { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-left: 10px; font-weight: 500; }
  .chan p { margin: 8px 0 0; color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; }
  .chan.on, .chan:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: rgba(34,168,195,.06); }
  .chan.on .ico, .chan:hover .ico { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
  .chan.on .ico svg, .chan:hover .ico svg { stroke: var(--ink); }
  .together { margin-top: 12px; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); padding: 20px 22px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
  .together b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .together .ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; }

  /* ---------- process ---------- */
  .process { padding: 0 0 120px; }
  .phases { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; position: relative; counter-reset: ph; }
  .phase { position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 24px; background: var(--ink-2); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
  .phase:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal); }
  .phase::before { counter-increment: ph; content: "0" counter(ph); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .phase h3 { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 24px; }
  .phase .when { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--haze-2); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; display: block; }
  .phase p { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--haze); }
  .phase ul { margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .phase li { padding-left: 18px; position: relative; }
  .phase li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
  .cadence { margin-top: 20px; border: 1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 18px 24px; display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; }
  .cadence b { color: var(--text); font-family: var(--display); font-size: 17px; }
  .cadence .steps { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .cadence .steps span { border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); }
  .cadence .steps i { color: var(--teal); font-style: normal; }

  /* ---------- results (paper section) ---------- */
  .results { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); padding: 110px 0; }
  .results .eyebrow { color: #1A8CA3; }
  .results .eyebrow::before { background: #1A8CA3; }
  .results .lede { color: #4C5F66; }
  .tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .tab { border: 1px solid #C9D4D8; background: #fff; border-radius: 999px; padding: 10px 18px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; display: inline-flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
  .tab small { font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--haze-2); letter-spacing: .08em; }
  .tab.on { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); }
  .tab.on small { color: var(--teal-2); }
  .case { display: none; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 28px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #DCE4E7; border-radius: 26px; padding: 34px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(15,23,26,.35); }
  .case.on { display: grid; animation: fadeUp .5s var(--ease); }
  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } }
  .case h3 { font-size: 30px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .case .where { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1A8CA3; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
  .case p { color: #4C5F66; font-size: 15.5px; margin: 14px 0 0; }
  .case .chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 18px; }
  .case .chip { border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; background: #E6F5F8; color: #147A8F; }
  .case .chip.ai { background: var(--ink); color: var(--teal-2); }
  .metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; align-content: start; }
  .metric { border: 1px solid #DCE4E7; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px 18px 16px; background: var(--paper); }
  .metric b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: #1A8CA3; display: block; line-height: 1; }
  .metric span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #4C5F66; }
  .metric.wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
  .metric.wide b { color: var(--teal-2); font-size: 30px; }
  .metric.wide span { color: var(--haze); margin: 0; }
  .more { margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .mini { border: 1px solid #DCE4E7; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s; }
  .mini:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -22px rgba(15,23,26,.4); }
  .mini b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.02em; display: block; color: var(--ink); }
  .mini span { font-size: 13px; color: #4C5F66; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
  .mini small { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .results-foot { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #6E838A; }

  /* ---------- industries ---------- */
  .industries { padding: 0 0 120px; }
  .ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .ind { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 24px; background: var(--ink-2); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); }
  .ind:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .ind-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .ind .ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; }
  .ind .ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .ind h3 { font-size: 21px; }
  .ind p { margin: 0; color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; flex: 1; }
  .taglist { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .taglist span { border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--paper); }
  .ind .proof { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .ind .proof b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
  .presets { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
  .preset { border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: transparent; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; }
  .preset:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
  .preset.on { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--teal); }

  /* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonials { padding: 120px 0 0; }
  .vt-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .vt { margin: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-2); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color .3s; }
  .vt:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); }
  .vt-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: #000; }
  .vt-media video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .vt-media .play { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto; width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(34,168,195,.22), 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.8); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), background .2s, opacity .3s; }
  .vt-media .play svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-left: 4px; }
  .vt-media .play:hover { transform: scale(1.06); background: var(--teal-2); }
  .vt-media .dur { position: absolute; right: 14px; bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; background: rgba(15,23,26,.75); padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 6px; color: var(--paper); }
  .vt.playing .play, .vt.playing .dur { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .vt figcaption { padding: 22px 24px 24px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .vt blockquote { margin: 0; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.1; }
  .vt .who b { display: block; font-size: 15px; }
  .vt .who span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--haze); }
  .vt-stats { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .vt-stats span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); border: 1px solid rgba(34,168,195,.35); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 10px; }
  .quotes { margin-top: 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .quote { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .quote p { margin: 0; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
  .quote b { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }

  /* ---------- client photo strip ---------- */
  .crews { padding: 120px 0 0; }
  .strip-wrap { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
  .strip { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 0 24px 12px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x proximity; scrollbar-width: none; cursor: grab; }
  .strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .strip.drag { cursor: grabbing; scroll-snap-type: none; }
  .ph { margin: 0; flex: none; height: 380px; aspect-ratio: var(--ar); position: relative; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; scroll-snap-align: start; background: var(--slate); }
  .ph img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
  .ph:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .ph figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 40px 16px 14px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(15,23,26,.9)); display: grid; gap: 2px; }
  .ph figcaption b { font-size: 14px; }
  .ph figcaption span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-2); }

  /* ---------- calculator ---------- */
  .calc { padding: 120px 0; }
  .calc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .panel { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 30px; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .field { display: grid; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .field:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .field label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; font-size: 14px; color: var(--haze); }
  .field label output { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
  input[type=range] { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) var(--p, 50%), var(--line-2) var(--p, 50%)); outline: none; }
  input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 3px solid var(--teal); cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--teal-dim); transition: transform .15s; }
  input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
  input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 3px solid var(--teal); cursor: pointer; }
  .out { display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto; gap: 18px; }
  .out .big { border-radius: 24px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); padding: 30px; }
  .out .big span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
  .out .big b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 68px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1; margin-top: 8px; }
  .out .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .out .cell { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px; }
  .out .cell b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 30px; letter-spacing: -.02em; display: block; }
  .out .cell span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze); }
  .out p { margin: 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze-2); }

  /* ---------- services ---------- */
  .services { padding: 0 0 120px; }
  .svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .svc { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 24px; background: var(--ink-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .3s; min-height: 240px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .svc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(34,168,195,.16), transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; pointer-events: none; }
  .svc:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); }
  .svc:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .svc .ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .svc .ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .svc h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .svc p { color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 10px 0 0; flex: 1; }
  .svc .core { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); border: 1px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 9px; }

  /* ---------- why + team ---------- */
  .why { padding: 0 0 120px; }
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .why ul { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .why li { padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr; gap: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
  .why li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; }
  .team { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
  .person { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 22px 24px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 18px; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .person .init { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #147A8F); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .person h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .person .role { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
  .person p { color: var(--haze); font-size: 14px; margin: 8px 0 0; }
  .areas { margin-top: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px 24px; }
  .areas .eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; }
  .areas .list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .areas .list span { border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 13px; }

  /* ---------- faq ---------- */
  .faq { padding: 0 0 120px; }
  .faq-list { max-width: 820px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .q { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .q button { width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; text-align: left; padding: 22px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
  .q button .pm { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s; }
  .q button .pm::before { content: "+"; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }
  .q.open button .pm { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--teal); }
  .q .a { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .35s var(--ease); }
  .q.open .a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
  .q .a > div { overflow: hidden; }
  .q .a p { margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--haze); max-width: 68ch; font-size: 15.5px; }

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  .contact { padding: 0 0 100px; }
  .contact-card { border-radius: 30px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16343B, var(--ink-2) 55%); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding: 48px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .contact-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; right: -200px; top: -240px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,168,195,.28), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
  .contact h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 50px); }
  .contact .ways { margin-top: 26px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .contact .way { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; font-size: 15.5px; }
  .contact .way .ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--teal); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; }
  .contact .way .ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--ink); }
  .contact .way small { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }
  form { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 12px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  form .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  form label { display: grid; gap: 6px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze); }
  form input, form select, form textarea { width: 100%; background: rgba(15,23,26,.7); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; color: var(--text); font: inherit; font-size: 14.5px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
  form input:focus, form select:focus, form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--teal-dim); }
  form select option { background: var(--ink); }
  form .btn { justify-content: center; }
  form .fine { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 12px; color: var(--haze-2); margin: 0; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 34px 0; color: var(--haze-2); font-size: 13px; }
  footer .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  footer .links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
  footer .links a:hover { color: var(--text); }

  /* ---------- toast ---------- */
  .toast { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 24px; transform: translate(-50%, 20px); background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; opacity: 0; transition: all .3s var(--ease); z-index: 80; pointer-events: none; }
  .toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .hero-grid, .system-grid, .calc-grid, .why-grid, .contact-card, .sec-head, .shift-note { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sec-head { gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .stats, .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vt-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .phases { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .case { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .more { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .serp { transform: none; }
    .serp:hover { transform: none; }
    .nav-in { gap: 12px; padding: 12px 18px; }
    .brand .logo { height: 24px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav .nav-cta { margin-left: auto; }
    .nav .full-label { display: none; }
    .nav .short-label { display: inline; }
    .burger { display: block; margin-left: 0; }
    .nav.open .nav-links { display: flex; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; flex-direction: column; background: var(--ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 16px 24px 22px; gap: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
    .orbit { max-width: 420px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    body { font-size: 15.5px; }
    .wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 8.5vw, 40px); }
    .lede { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .hero { padding: 36px 0 24px; }
    .hero-grid { gap: 36px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 11.5vw, 52px); margin-top: 16px; }
    .hero .lede { font-size: 17px; }
    .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; margin-top: 32px; }
    .trust div { padding: 14px 10px 0 0; }
    .trust b { font-size: 24px; }
    .float { display: none; }
    .serp { padding: 12px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .serp-bar { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 10px 14px; }
    .layer { padding: 11px 12px; }
    .layer .tag { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .08em; }
    .layer .tag i { display: none; }
    .layer .name { font-size: 13.5px; }
    .layer .meta { font-size: 12px; }
    .serp-foot { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
    .marquee { margin-top: 32px; }
    .shift { padding: 72px 0 60px; }
    .stats, .svc-grid, .phases, .more, form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats { gap: 12px; }
    .stat { padding: 22px 20px 20px; }
    .stat b { font-size: 52px; }
    .adopt .bars { height: 120px; }
    .callout h3 { font-size: 22px; }
    .system { padding: 24px 0 72px; }
    .system-grid { gap: 28px; }
    .orbit { max-width: 100%; }
    .chan { padding: 16px; gap: 12px; grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; }
    .chan .ico { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .chan h3 { font-size: 17px; }
    .chan .when { display: block; margin: 4px 0 0; }
    .together { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; padding: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
    .together .ico { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .process, .services, .why, .faq, .industries { padding-bottom: 72px; }
    .testimonials { padding-top: 72px; }
    .crews { padding-top: 72px; }
    .ph { height: 260px; }
    .strip { padding: 0 18px 8px; }
    .vt-grid, .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vt figcaption { padding: 18px; }
    .vt blockquote { font-size: 20px; }
    .vt-media .play { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
    .ind { padding: 20px; }
    .phase { padding: 20px; }
    .cadence { padding: 16px 18px; gap: 14px; }
    .cadence .steps i { display: none; }
    .results { padding: 72px 0; }
    .tabs { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 0 -18px 20px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; scrollbar-width: none; }
    .tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .tab { flex: none; }
    .case { padding: 22px; border-radius: 20px; gap: 20px; }
    .case h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .metric { padding: 14px; }
    .metric b { font-size: 28px; }
    .metric.wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
    .metric.wide b { font-size: 26px; }
    .calc { padding: 72px 0; }
    .panel { padding: 20px; }
    .out .big { padding: 22px; }
    .out .row { gap: 8px; }
    .out .cell { padding: 12px; }
    .out .cell b { font-size: 22px; }
    .out .cell span { font-size: 11.5px; }
    .svc { min-height: 0; padding: 20px; }
    .why li { font-size: 15px; padding: 14px 0; }
    .person { padding: 18px; grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .person .init { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 13px; }
    .q button { font-size: 17px; padding: 18px 0; }
    .contact { padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .contact-card { padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 22px; gap: 28px; }
    .contact h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 36px); }
    footer .wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .reveal.pre { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }

  /* ================= nav with menus ================= */
  .nav-in { gap: 18px; }
  .menu { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-left: auto; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; align-items: center; }
  .menu > li { position: relative; }
  .menu > li > a, .menu > li > button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--haze); background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; transition: color .2s, background .2s; }
  .menu > li > a:hover, .menu > li > button:hover, .menu > li.open > button, .menu > li > a.on { color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
  .menu > li > button svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; transition: transform .2s; }
  .menu > li.open > button svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .panel-menu { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 280px; background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 16px; padding: 10px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8); display: none; z-index: 60; }
  .menu > li.open > .panel-menu { display: block; animation: fadeUp .18s var(--ease); }
  .panel-menu.wide { min-width: 640px; display: none; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 6px; }
  .menu > li.open > .panel-menu.wide { display: grid; }
  .panel-menu .grp { padding: 6px; }
  .panel-menu .grp b { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); padding: 6px 8px 4px; font-weight: 500; }
  .panel-menu a { display: block; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 9px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--paper); }
  .panel-menu a small { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--haze-2); margin-top: 1px; }
  .panel-menu a:hover { background: rgba(34,168,195,.1); color: var(--text); }
  .panel-menu a.all { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
  .mobile-menu { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .menu { display: none; }
    .nav.open .mobile-menu { display: block; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; height: calc(100vh - 64px); height: calc(100dvh - 64px); background: var(--ink); overflow-y: auto; padding: 12px 18px 40px; z-index: 55; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .mobile-menu details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .mobile-menu summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 16px 4px; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
    .mobile-menu summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
    .mobile-menu summary::after { content: "+"; font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--teal); font-size: 20px; }
    .mobile-menu details[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
    .mobile-menu .grp { padding: 0 4px 12px; }
    .mobile-menu .grp b { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); padding: 10px 0 4px; font-weight: 500; }
    .mobile-menu a { display: block; padding: 9px 0; color: var(--paper); font-size: 15px; }
    .mobile-menu a small { display: none; }
    .mobile-menu > a.top { display: block; padding: 16px 4px; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .mobile-menu .mcta { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
    .mobile-menu .mcta .btn { justify-content: center; }
    body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  }

  /* ================= subpage components ================= */
  .crumbs { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--haze-2); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding: 18px 0 0; }
  .crumbs a { color: var(--haze); }
  .crumbs a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
  .crumbs span::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 6px; color: var(--line-2); }
  .crumbs span:first-child::before { content: none; }
  .page-hero { padding: 40px 0 56px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .page-hero .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 64px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; margin-top: 18px; }
  .page-hero .lede { font-size: 18px; }
  .page-hero .hero-visual { position: relative; }
  .page-hero .hero-visual img { border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8); }
  .page-hero .hero-visual.ill img { border: 0; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; }
  .page-hero .hero-visual .badge { position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 18px; background: rgba(15,23,26,.85); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
  .page-hero .hero-visual .badge b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 20px; color: var(--teal); }
  .page-hero .facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin-top: 30px; max-width: 620px; }
  .page-hero .facts div b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .page-hero .facts div span { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .page-hero.photo-bg .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
  .page-hero.photo-bg .hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: saturate(.8); }
  .page-hero.photo-bg .hero-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,26,.96) 0%, rgba(15,23,26,.86) 50%, rgba(15,23,26,.55) 100%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,26,.2), var(--ink) 100%); }
  .page-hero.photo-bg .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .sec { padding: 72px 0; }
  .sec.tight { padding: 40px 0; }
  .sec.paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }
  .sec.paper .eyebrow { color: #1A8CA3; } .sec.paper .eyebrow::before { background: #1A8CA3; }
  .sec.paper .lede, .sec.paper p { color: #3D4F56; }
  .sec.paper h2, .sec.paper h3 { color: var(--ink); }
  .prose { max-width: 70ch; }
  .prose p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--haze); margin: 0 0 18px; }
  .sec.paper .prose p { color: #3D4F56; }
  .prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .prose strong { color: var(--text); }
  .sec.paper .prose strong { color: var(--ink); }
  .two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .two.center { align-items: center; }
  .cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .cards.two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cards.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 24px; background: var(--ink-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .card.spot::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(34,168,195,.16), transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; pointer-events: none; }
  .card.spot:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
  .card .ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--slate); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .card .ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
  .card p { margin: 10px 0 0; color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; }
  .card .num-big { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--teal); display: block; line-height: 1; }
  .sec.paper .card { background: #fff; border-color: #DCE4E7; }
  .sec.paper .card p { color: #4C5F66; }
  .sec.paper .card .ico { background: var(--paper); border-color: #DCE4E7; }
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; counter-reset: st; }
  .step { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 22px; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .step::before { counter-increment: st; content: "0" counter(st); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .step h3 { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 20px; }
  .step p { margin: 10px 0 0; color: var(--haze); font-size: 14px; }
  .checklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .checklist li { padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr; gap: 12px; font-size: 15.5px; }
  .checklist li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 3px; }
  .checklist li b { display: block; }
  .checklist li span { color: var(--haze); font-size: 14px; }
  .sec.paper .checklist li { border-color: #DCE4E7; } .sec.paper .checklist { border-color: #DCE4E7; } .sec.paper .checklist li span { color: #4C5F66; }
  .kws { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .kws span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 12px; color: var(--paper); }
  .kws span::before { content: "⌕ "; color: var(--teal); }
  .stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .stat-row .stat b { font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px); }
  .stat-row .stat p { font-size: 14px; }
  .cs-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .cs-feature .img { min-height: 320px; background: var(--slate); }
  .cs-feature .img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .cs-feature .body { padding: 34px; }
  .cs-feature .body h3 { font-size: 26px; }
  .cs-feature .body p { color: var(--haze); margin: 12px 0 0; }
  .cs-feature .mets { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
  .cs-feature .mets div b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 28px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .cs-feature .mets div span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .cs-feature .body .btn { margin-top: 22px; }
  .cta-band { border-radius: 28px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16343B, var(--ink-2) 60%); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding: 44px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .cta-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; right: -160px; top: -200px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,168,195,.28), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
  .cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px); }
  .cta-band .lede { margin-top: 12px; }
  .cta-band .actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .links-grid a { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; display: block; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
  .links-grid a:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: rgba(34,168,195,.06); }
  .links-grid a b { display: block; font-size: 15px; }
  .links-grid a span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .sec.paper .links-grid a { border-color: #DCE4E7; background: #fff; } .sec.paper .links-grid a span { color: #6E838A; }
  .mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .photo-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .photo-pair figure { margin: 0; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; background: var(--slate); }
  .photo-pair img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .photo-pair figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 30px 16px 14px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(15,23,26,.9)); font-size: 13.5px; }
  .photo-pair figcaption b { display: block; }
  .photo-pair figcaption span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-2); }
  .proof-img { border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
  .proof-img img { width: 100%; display: block; }
  .proof-img .tag { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .metric-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .metric-grid .m { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .metric-grid .m b { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; }
  .metric-grid .m span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--haze); }
  .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; }
  table.data { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 560px; }
  table.data th, table.data td { padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  table.data th { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; background: var(--ink-2); }
  table.data td.num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; text-align: right; }
  table.data tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
  .map-states { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .map-states a { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; display: grid; gap: 6px; transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s var(--ease); background: var(--ink-2); }
  .map-states a:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .map-states a b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 20px; }
  .map-states a span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--haze); }
  .map-states a small { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
  footer .cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 40px 0 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 22px; }
  footer .cols b { display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 500; }
  footer .cols a { display: block; padding: 4px 0; color: var(--haze); font-size: 13.5px; }
  footer .cols a:hover { color: var(--text); }
  footer .cols p { color: var(--haze); font-size: 13.5px; margin: 10px 0 0; max-width: 34ch; }
  footer .brand-foot img { height: 26px; width: auto; }
  footer .bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  @media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .page-hero .grid, .two, .cs-feature, .cta-band, .contact-grid, .photo-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cards, .cards.four, .steps, .stat-row, .links-grid, .metric-grid, .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .map-states { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    footer .cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .cta-band .actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cards, .cards.two-col, .cards.four, .steps, .stat-row, .links-grid, .metric-grid, .map-states, .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .page-hero { padding: 24px 0 40px; }
    .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 9.5vw, 44px); }
    .page-hero .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .sec { padding: 56px 0; }
    .cta-band { padding: 26px 20px; }
    .cs-feature .body { padding: 22px; }
    footer .cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ================= blog ================= */
  .post { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-2); transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
  .post:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .post.big { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; }
  .post-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 50% 100%, rgba(34,168,195,.18), transparent 70%), var(--slate); display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
  .post.big .post-img { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 320px; }
  .post-img img { width: 78%; height: 78%; object-fit: contain; }
  .post-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
  .post.big .post-body { padding: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
  .post-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--haze-2); }
  .post h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 10px; }
  .post.big h3 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px); }
  .post p { color: var(--haze); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 10px 0 0; }
  .post-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 14px; }
  .post-tags span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); border: 1px solid rgba(34,168,195,.35); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 9px; }
  .post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .post-hero h1 { max-width: 20ch; }
  .post-hero .post-tags { margin: 0 0 6px; }
  .byline { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-top: 26px; }
  .byline .init { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #147A8F); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .byline b { display: block; font-size: 15px; }
  .byline span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--haze); }
  .post-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .article { max-width: 70ch; }
  .article p { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--haze); margin: 0 0 20px; }
  .article p strong { color: var(--text); }
  .article h2 { font-size: 28px; margin: 40px 0 14px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .article ul { padding-left: 20px; color: var(--haze); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.6; display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 20px; }
  .article li strong { color: var(--text); }
  .article blockquote { margin: 28px 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); font-family: var(--display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.25; }
  .article .callout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 26px 0; background: var(--ink-2); }
  .article .callout b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
  .article .callout span { color: var(--paper); font-size: 15px; }
  .article pre { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; overflow-x: auto; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 20px; }
  .article code { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .92em; color: var(--teal-2); }
  .article em { color: var(--haze-2); font-size: 14px; }
  .post-side { position: sticky; top: 84px; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
  .toc { display: grid; gap: 2px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .toc a { padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--haze); }
  .toc a:hover { background: rgba(34,168,195,.1); color: var(--text); }
  @media (max-width: 1000px) { .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .post-side { position: static; } .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .post.big { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 640px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .article .callout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .article p { font-size: 16.5px; } .article h2 { font-size: 24px; } }

  .person img.init, .byline img.init { object-fit: cover; display: block; padding: 0; }
  .person img.init { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .person { grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; }
  .byline img.init { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; }

/* audit form success state */
.form-done { padding: 28px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line, #2A383C); border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(34,168,195,.08); }
.form-done strong { display: block; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--teal-2, #6FC4D6); }
.form-done p { margin: 0; color: var(--haze, #A3B4BA); line-height: 1.6; }
.form-done a { color: var(--teal, #22A8C3); }

/* Dark components placed inside light (paper) sections: switch to white cards so text stays readable */
.sec.paper .step, .sec.paper .person, .sec.paper .phase, .sec.paper .svc, .sec.paper .ind, .sec.paper .panel, .sec.paper .metric-grid .m, .sec.paper .map-states a, .sec.paper .post, .sec.paper .cs-feature, .sec.paper .vt { background: #fff; border-color: #DCE4E7; color: var(--ink); }
.sec.paper .step h3, .sec.paper .person h3, .sec.paper .phase h3, .sec.paper .svc h3, .sec.paper .ind h3, .sec.paper .panel h3, .sec.paper .post h3, .sec.paper .metric-grid .m b, .sec.paper .map-states a b { color: var(--ink); }
.sec.paper .step p, .sec.paper .person p, .sec.paper .phase p, .sec.paper .svc p, .sec.paper .ind p, .sec.paper .panel p, .sec.paper .post p, .sec.paper .metric-grid .m span, .sec.paper .map-states a span { color: #4C5F66; }
.sec.paper .step::before, .sec.paper .phase::before, .sec.paper .person .role { color: #1A8CA3; }
.sec.paper .step:hover, .sec.paper .phase:hover, .sec.paper .svc:hover, .sec.paper .ind:hover, .sec.paper .map-states a:hover { border-color: #1A8CA3; }
.sec.paper .phase li, .sec.paper .svc li, .sec.paper .ind li { color: #3D4F56; }
.sec.paper .cadence { border-color: #C9D4D8; color: #3D4F56; }
.sec.paper .cadence b, .sec.paper .cadence .steps span { color: var(--ink); border-color: #C9D4D8; }