/* ==========================================================================
   HypeThrone design system
   Ivory-first, royal crimson and metallic gold accents, architectural spacing.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --ivory: #FAF8F3;
  --pearl: #F3EFE7;
  --throne-bg: #F9F3ED;     /* the warm ivory behind the throne artwork */
  --gold: #B89450;          /* buttons, icons, fine lines */
  --champagne: #D8C49A;     /* soft gold for borders and highlights on dark grounds */
  --gold-ink: #7E6229;      /* gold for small text: 5.4:1 on white */
  --gold-line: rgba(184, 148, 80, .55);
  --gold-soft: rgba(184, 148, 80, .14);
  --wine: #8E1828;          /* royal crimson: the throne, signature sections, key accents */
  --burgundy: #681321;      /* deep red grounds */
  --ink: #171717;
  --body: #36332F;
  --grey: #77736D;          /* brand neutral grey, for non-text details */
  --muted: #67635D;         /* brand grey darkened to pass AA on ivory */
  --line: rgba(23, 23, 23, .09);

  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 10px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Interaction */
  --dur-fast: .2s;
  --dur: .35s;
  --dur-slow: .6s;
  --focus-ring: 0 0 0 2px var(--white), 0 0 0 4px var(--wine);
  --border-gold: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  --space-1: 8px; --space-2: 16px; --space-3: 24px; --space-4: 32px; --space-5: 48px; --space-6: 72px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(23, 23, 23, .04), 0 6px 18px rgba(23, 23, 23, .04);
  --shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(23, 23, 23, .04), 0 22px 48px rgba(23, 23, 23, .07);

  --container: 1240px;
  --narrow: 760px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 44px);
  --section: clamp(88px, 11vw, 168px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --header-h: 76px;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { html { scroll-behavior: smooth; } }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--body);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { body { font-size: 1.0625rem; } }
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
p { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: rgba(184, 148, 80, .3); color: var(--ink); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
h1, h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -.005em; line-height: 1.04; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.4vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); }
h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.005em; }
h4 { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-ink); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }

[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: fixed; left: 16px; top: -60px; z-index: 100; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: top .2s; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--container) + var(--gutter) * 2); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.narrow { max-width: calc(var(--narrow) + var(--gutter) * 2); }
.section { padding: var(--section) 0; }
.section-tight { padding: calc(var(--section) * .6) 0; }
.bg-ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.bg-pearl { background: var(--pearl); }

/* ---------- Type helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); max-width: 560px; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.gold { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.display-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold-ink); line-height: 1; }

.section-head { display: grid; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); max-width: 720px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-head.split { max-width: none; }
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .section-head.split { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; align-items: end; gap: 64px; }
}
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.section-foot { margin-top: 56px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }

.rule { height: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 0; margin: 0; }
.rule-gold { height: 1px; width: 56px; background: var(--gold); border: 0; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons & links ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-h: 54px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  min-height: var(--btn-h); padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(150, 118, 50, .55); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: #D2B57C; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(150, 118, 50, .6); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(23, 23, 23, .8); color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn-sm { --btn-h: 44px; padding: 0 20px; font-size: .84rem; }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--ink);
}
.link-arrow::after {
  content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease);
}
a:hover .link-arrow::after, .link-arrow:hover::after { width: 36px; }

/* ---------- Brand ---------- */
.brand { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.brand-mark { position: relative; display: block; width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; }
.brand-mark svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
/* Hover: a soft gold shimmer sweeps across the mark's lines (masked to the mark's own shape) */
.brand-mark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 242, 200, .95) 50%, transparent 65%) 130% 0 / 260% 100% no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask: url("/assets/img/brand-mask.svg") center / contain no-repeat; mask: url("/assets/img/brand-mask.svg") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark::after, .brand:focus-visible .brand-mark::after {
  opacity: 1; background-position: -30% 0; transition: background-position .9s var(--ease), opacity .15s;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .brand:hover .brand-mark::after, .brand:focus-visible .brand-mark::after { transition: none; opacity: 0; } }
/* Header logo: the hero throne as a solid gold emblem spinning in 3D.
   main.js sets --ry (angle), --lit / --litb (front and back lighting) and --sx / --so (reflection sweep). */
.brand-hero { position: relative; display: block; flex: none; width: 66px; height: 52px; }
.bh-stage { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; perspective: 240px; }
.bh-obj { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; transform-style: preserve-3d; transform: rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)); }
.bh-obj img { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
/* the face: the real hero throne, lit by the angle it faces */
.bh-front { transform: translateZ(3px); backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; filter: brightness(var(--lit, 1)) drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(104, 19, 33, .25)); }
/* the reverse: the same silhouette, embossed in gold */
.bh-back { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(3px); backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; filter: grayscale(1) sepia(1) saturate(2.3) hue-rotate(-10deg) contrast(.9) brightness(calc(var(--litb, .8) * 1.6)); }
/* cast-gold thickness: stacked dark-gold silhouettes that show as the emblem turns edge-on */
.bh-edge { transform: translateZ(calc(var(--z) * 1px)); filter: brightness(.5) sepia(1) saturate(3.4) hue-rotate(-14deg) contrast(1.2); }
/* the reflection: a band of light that crosses the face as it turns past the light */
.bh-sheen {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(3.1px); backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 42%, rgba(255, 249, 226, .85) 50%, transparent 58%) var(--sx, 140%) 0 / 260% 100% no-repeat;
  opacity: var(--so, 0);
  -webkit-mask: url("/assets/img/throne-logo-132.png") center / 100% 100% no-repeat; mask: url("/assets/img/throne-logo-132.png") center / 100% 100% no-repeat;
}
/* VFX: a soft royal aura behind the emblem, and tiny gold sparkles that rise and twinkle */
.bh-glow { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 52%; width: 140%; height: 150%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(216, 196, 154, .55), rgba(142, 24, 40, .08) 60%, transparent); opacity: var(--glow, .6); }
.bh-spark { position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: #FFE9A8; box-shadow: 0 0 4px 1px rgba(232, 190, 90, .85); }
.bh-spark.s1 { left: 8%; top: 62%; } .bh-spark.s2 { left: 86%; top: 55%; } .bh-spark.s3 { left: 24%; top: 20%; } .bh-spark.s4 { left: 72%; top: 14%; }
.brand:hover .bh-front, .brand:focus-visible .bh-front { filter: brightness(calc(var(--lit, 1) + .12)) saturate(1.08) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(232, 190, 90, .55)); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .bh-spark { animation: bh-spark 3.6s ease-out infinite; }
  .bh-spark.s2 { animation-delay: .9s; } .bh-spark.s3 { animation-delay: 1.8s; } .bh-spark.s4 { animation-delay: 2.7s; }
  .bh-glow { animation: bh-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
}
@keyframes bh-spark { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px) scale(.4); } 25% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } 60% { opacity: .9; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px) scale(.3); } }
@keyframes bh-glow { from { opacity: .45; } to { opacity: .85; } }
/* reduced motion or no script: a still front view, no edges or reverse needed */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .bh-edge, .bh-back, .bh-sheen { display: none; } }
/* small phones: a slightly smaller emblem so the wordmark and menu button still fit */
@media (max-width: 400px) { .brand-hero { width: 54px; height: 43px; } .bh-stage { perspective: 200px; } }
@media (max-width: 340px) { .brand-hero { width: 46px; height: 36px; } .brand-word { font-size: .98rem; letter-spacing: .14em; } }
.brand-word { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.22rem; letter-spacing: .2em; line-height: 1; padding-top: 2px; white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: auto; left: 0; z-index: 50;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.is-home .site-header:not(.is-solid) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250, 248, 243, .7), rgba(250, 248, 243, 0)); backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; }
.site-header.is-solid { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
.header-inner { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.primary-nav ul { display: flex; gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 34px); list-style: none; }
.primary-nav a {
  position: relative; display: inline-block; padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--body);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.primary-nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 2px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.primary-nav a:hover, .primary-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); }
.primary-nav a:hover::after, .primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.primary-nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
/* Full menu from tablet-landscape and laptop widths up, so every page link is visible */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .primary-nav, .header-cta { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none !important; }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) and (max-width: 1099px) {
  .primary-nav ul { gap: 16px; }
  .primary-nav a { font-size: .8rem; }
  .brand-word { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }
  .header-cta { padding: 0 14px; }
}

.nav-toggle {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  height: 46px; padding: 0 14px 0 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle-label { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); }
.nav-toggle .bars, .nav-toggle .bars::before, .nav-toggle .bars::after {
  display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .2s;
}
.nav-toggle .bars { position: relative; }
.nav-toggle .bars::before, .nav-toggle .bars::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle .bars::before { top: -6px; } .nav-toggle .bars::after { top: 6px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px) var(--gutter) 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav[hidden] { display: none; }
.mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav a.m-link {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
}
.mobile-nav a.m-link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.mobile-nav .btn { margin-top: 32px; width: 100%; }
.mobile-nav .m-note { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 32px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
body.nav-open .site-header { background: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Home hero: the signature throne ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--throne-bg); padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(12px, 2.6vh, 28px)) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px); }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.hero-art { position: relative; margin: 0; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-art img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
/* The artwork's edges and floor melt into the page, so it never reads as a framed rectangle */
.hero-art::before, .hero-art::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; width: 7%; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-art::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--throne-bg), rgba(249, 243, 237, 0)); }
.hero-art::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--throne-bg), rgba(249, 243, 237, 0)); }
.hero-floor { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; height: 20%; background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--throne-bg) 8%, rgba(249, 243, 237, 0)); pointer-events: none; }
/* a slow band of light that passes across the gold now and then */
.hero-sheen { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-sheen::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -10%; bottom: -10%; left: 0; width: 22%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(255, 246, 222, 0), rgba(255, 246, 222, .5) 50%, rgba(255, 246, 222, 0));
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light; transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg);
}

.hero-copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; margin-top: -4px; }
.hero .eyebrow { justify-content: center; letter-spacing: .2em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.hero-label-sep { color: var(--gold); padding: 0 .5em; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 11vw, 5.6rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: .98; letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero h1 .dot { color: var(--wine); }
/* The brand line: one sentence, set in the display serif beneath the headline, with a hairline above it */
.hero-tagline {
  position: relative; margin: 18px auto 0; padding-top: 16px; max-width: 34ch;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .hero-tagline { max-width: none; } }
.hero-tagline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; width: 56px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.hero-tagline .br-wide { display: none; }
.hero-lead { margin: 12px auto 26px; max-width: 640px; font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.06rem); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.hero .btn-row { justify-content: center; }
.hero-ctas .btn { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .8rem; }
.hero-ctas .btn-royal:focus-visible, .hero-ctas .btn-ghost:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--wine); outline-offset: 4px; }

/* ---------- Energy flow: service labels whose gold pathways lead into the throne ----------
   Desktop: four labels on each side; each pathway starts at its label and dissolves just before the
   throne's wings, where the artwork's own gold lines take over. */
.energy {
  display: none; position: absolute; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(12px, 2.6vh, 28px) + var(--w) / 1.5 * .1);
  width: calc((100% - var(--w)) / 2 + var(--w) * .13); aspect-ratio: 600 / 420;
}
.energy.l { left: 0; }
.energy.r { right: 0; }
.energy svg { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 62%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 62%, transparent 100%); }
.energy.r svg { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.energy .trace { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1; opacity: .7; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.energy .pulse { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 5 95; stroke-dashoffset: 100; opacity: 0; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.energy .nodes circle { fill: var(--white); stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.2; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.energy-label {
  position: absolute; transform: translateY(-50%); white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 11px 5px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -10px rgba(23, 23, 23, .2);
}
.energy.l .energy-label { right: calc(61.67% + 6px); }
.energy.r .energy-label { left: calc(61.67% + 6px); }

/* Phones and tablets: a still row of labels above the throne, converging on its crest */
.energy-fan { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: min(100%, 560px); margin: 0 auto -18px; }
.energy-fan ul { list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; }
.energy-fan li { flex: 1 1 0; text-align: center; font-size: .58rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.energy-fan li.fan-wide, .energy-fan .fan-6 { display: none; }
.energy-fan svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 34px; margin-top: 6px; }
.energy-fan path { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: .9; opacity: .7; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.energy-fan circle { fill: var(--gold); }
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .energy-fan { width: min(100%, 720px); margin-bottom: -26px; }
  .energy-fan li { font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .energy-fan li.fan-wide { display: block; }
  .energy-fan .fan-4 { display: none; }
  .energy-fan .fan-6 { display: block; height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) { .energy-fan li { font-size: .52rem; letter-spacing: .08em; } }
/* Short phones: tighter text spacing so the main button stays on the first screen (the throne keeps its size) */
@media (max-width: 699px) and (max-height: 780px) {
  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 8px); }
  .hero-tagline { margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 10px; font-size: 1.06rem; }
  .hero-lead { margin: 8px auto 18px; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; }
}
@media (min-width: 1180px) {
  .energy { display: block; }
  .energy-fan { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 699px) {
  .hero .eyebrow { display: block; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .14em; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .hero .eyebrow::before, .hero .eyebrow::after { display: none; }
  .hero .btn-row .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .hero-floor { height: 16%; }
  .hero-tagline { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; max-width: 30ch; font-size: 1.14rem; }
  .hero-lead { margin-bottom: 26px; font-size: .95rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .hero-art::before, .hero-art::after { width: 12%; }
  /* Sized from the viewport height too, so the headline and buttons stay on the first screen of a laptop */
  .hero { --w: min(1040px, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter)), max(480px, calc((100vh - 452px) * 1.74))); }
  .hero-art { max-width: none; width: var(--w); margin-bottom: calc(var(--w) * -.075); }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.6vw, 5.4rem); }
  .hero-tagline .br-wide { display: inline; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hero-art { animation: throne-rise 1.6s var(--ease) both; }
  .hero-copy { animation: copy-rise 1.2s .35s var(--ease) both; }
  .hero-sheen::before { animation: throne-sheen 9s 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  /* the pathways draw themselves in from each label toward the throne, then small points of light
     travel inward along them, one at a time */
  .energy .trace { stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; animation: trace-draw 2.2s .5s var(--ease) forwards; }
  .energy .trace:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .65s; }
  .energy .trace:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }
  .energy .trace:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: .95s; }
  .energy-label { opacity: 0; animation: copy-rise .9s .3s var(--ease) forwards; }
  .energy .pulse { animation: energy-pulse 9s 3s linear infinite; }
  .energy .pulse:nth-of-type(6) { animation-delay: 5.2s; }
  .energy .pulse:nth-of-type(7) { animation-delay: 7.4s; }
  .energy .pulse:nth-of-type(8) { animation-delay: 9.6s; }
  .energy.r .pulse { animation-delay: 4.1s; }
  .energy.r .pulse:nth-of-type(6) { animation-delay: 6.3s; }
  .energy.r .pulse:nth-of-type(7) { animation-delay: 8.5s; }
  .energy.r .pulse:nth-of-type(8) { animation-delay: 10.7s; }
  .hero:not(.in-view) .hero-sheen::before, .hero:not(.in-view) .pulse { animation-play-state: paused; }
}
@keyframes throne-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px) scale(.985); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes copy-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes throne-sheen { 0%, 55% { transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg); } 85%, 100% { transform: translateX(560%) skewX(-12deg); } }
/* each point of light travels from the label to the throne in the first third of its cycle, then rests */
@keyframes energy-pulse { 0% { stroke-dashoffset: 100; opacity: 0; } 4% { opacity: 1; } 27% { opacity: 1; } 33%, 100% { stroke-dashoffset: 5; opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes trace-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* ---------- Inner page hero ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ivory); padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(56px, 8vw, 112px)) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 15ch; }
.page-hero .lead { margin-top: 26px; }
.page-hero .btn-row { margin-top: 36px; }
.page-hero-art { position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -2px; width: min(560px, 70vw); height: auto; color: var(--gold); opacity: .55; pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 699px) { .page-hero-art { opacity: .28; right: -120px; } }
.crumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 8px; color: var(--gold); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Services grid ---------- */
.service-grid {
  list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.service-grid > li { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.service-card { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 36px 30px 34px; background: var(--white); transition: background .45s var(--ease); }
.service-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover, .service-card:focus-within { background: var(--ivory); }
.service-card:hover::before, .service-card:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card .card-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; }
.service-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.service-index { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--muted); }
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.service-card .link-arrow { margin-top: 28px; }
.service-grid > li:nth-child(4n+1) .service-card, .service-grid > li:nth-child(4n+4) .service-card { background: var(--ivory); }
.service-grid > li:nth-child(4n+1) .service-card:hover, .service-grid > li:nth-child(4n+4) .service-card:hover { background: var(--pearl); }

.icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-ink); transition: background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
}
.icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.25; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.service-card:hover .icon { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Why / pillars ---------- */
.why { display: grid; gap: 64px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .why { grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 96px; } .why-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 48px); align-self: start; } }
.why-aside .lead { margin-top: 24px; }
.hive-diagram { margin-top: 48px; width: min(340px, 100%); color: var(--gold); }
.hive-diagram text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; fill: var(--gold-ink); }
.pillars { list-style: none; counter-reset: p; }
.pillar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; gap: 8px 24px; padding: 40px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pillar:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pillar .display-num { font-size: 2.6rem; grid-row: span 2; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pillar p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 460px; }

/* ---------- Work ---------- */
.work-grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .work-grid.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.work-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.work-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--pearl); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2; }
.work-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.work-card:hover .work-media img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.work-media .badge { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 16px; }
.work-body { padding: 24px 2px 0; }
.work-meta { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.work-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.work-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.work-body .link-arrow { margin-top: 20px; }
.work-card .card-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; }
.note {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: .92rem; color: var(--body);
}
.note svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; margin-top: 3px; stroke: var(--gold-ink); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.4; }
.work-note { margin-top: 48px; }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.process-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.process-step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 56px; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: var(--gold-line); }
.process-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.process-node { position: relative; width: 56px; height: 56px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.process-node svg { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.process-node span { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); }
.process-step .step-label { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 360px; }
@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .process-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-bottom: 0; gap: 28px; }
  .process-step::before { left: 56px; right: -40px; top: 28px; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 1px; }
}

/* ---------- Results ---------- */
.results { display: grid; gap: 56px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .results { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 88px; align-items: center; } }
.metric-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 560px) { .metric-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 32px; } }
.metric-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.metric-list li::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; flex: none; transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.metric-list strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; display: block; }
.metric-list span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.framework { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); }
.framework-title { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.framework-title h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; }
.framework-title small { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); text-align: right; }
.funnel { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.funnel li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(0, 150px); align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.funnel .track { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 479px) { .funnel li { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; } }
.funnel .bar { height: 42px; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pearl), var(--ivory)); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 16px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.funnel li:last-child .bar { background: var(--gold-soft); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.funnel .why-it { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.framework-foot { margin-top: 24px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Trust ---------- */
.trust-grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.trust-card { padding: 36px 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.trust-card h3 { margin: 20px 0 10px; }
.trust-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.testimonial { padding: 40px 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testimonial blockquote { margin: 0 0 28px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); flex: 1; }
.testimonial figcaption { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 20px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.testimonial figcaption strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-split { display: grid; gap: 48px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 96px; align-items: start; } }
.prose p + p { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.prose { color: var(--body); max-width: 620px; }
.prose-lg p { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem); }
.blend-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .blend-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.blend-grid li { padding: 32px 24px 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.blend-grid .display-num { font-size: 1.4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blend-grid h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blend-grid p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); }

.founder { display: grid; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 80px; } }
.founder-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--pearl); }
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-photo.is-empty { display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px dashed var(--gold-line); }
.founder-photo.is-empty svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; opacity: .8; }
.founder h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.founder .role { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); margin-bottom: 24px; display: block; }
.tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px; }
.tags li { padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--body); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 48px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .faq { grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 96px; } }
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary .plus { position: relative; width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: none; }
.faq-item summary .plus::before, .faq-item summary .plus::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; width: 14px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-ink); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.faq-item summary .plus::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq-item[open] summary .plus::after { transform: rotate(0); }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 40px 26px 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px) clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 16ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-band .lead { margin: 22px auto 38px; }
.cta-band .btn-row { justify-content: center; }
.cta-art { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -1px; width: min(760px, 120%); transform: translateX(-50%); color: var(--gold); opacity: .4; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band > :not(.cta-art) { position: relative; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ivory); border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0 32px; font-size: .93rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 48px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.3fr 1fr; } }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 22px; max-width: 320px; color: var(--muted); }
.site-footer h4 { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.socials { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.socials a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink); transition: background .3s; }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--white); }
.socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 28px; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.footer-bottom ul { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Services index & detail ---------- */
.service-rows { list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.service-row { display: grid; gap: 20px 48px; padding: 48px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .service-row { grid-template-columns: 80px 1.1fr 1fr auto; align-items: start; } }
.service-row h2, .service-row-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.service-row p { color: var(--muted); }
.service-row .checks { margin-top: 0; }
.service-row .card-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; }
.service-row:hover h2 { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.checks { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.checks li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; }
.checks li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: .62em; width: 12px; height: 6px; border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold-ink); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold-ink); transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-4px); }
.check-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px 48px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.split { display: grid; gap: 40px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .split { grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: 96px; } }
.steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: s; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.steps li { counter-increment: s; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 28px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.steps li::before { content: counter(s, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold-ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.steps h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.steps p { color: var(--muted); }
.related-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.related-grid .service-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }

/* ---------- Case study ---------- */
.case-cover { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--pearl); }
.case-cover img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; }
.case-meta { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 24px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 36px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .case-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.case-meta dt { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.case-meta dd { margin: 0; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.case-section { display: grid; gap: 20px; padding: 56px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .case-section { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 64px; } }
.case-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-layout { display: grid; gap: 56px; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr .65fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; } }
.form-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px); }
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
@media (min-width: 680px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
.field label, .field .label { display: block; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field .opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid transparent; border-bottom-color: rgba(23, 23, 23, .18); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 160px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.field select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none' stroke='%2385692C' stroke-width='1.5'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; padding-right: 44px; }
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; background: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-soft); }
.field [aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #B3412E; background: #FFF9F7; }
.field-error { display: block; min-height: 0; margin-top: 6px; font-size: .82rem; color: #A13A28; }
.field-error:empty { display: none; }
.field-hint { margin-top: 6px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.consent { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--body); }
.consent input { width: 20px; height: 20px; min-height: 0; margin-top: 3px; accent-color: #A88A4E; flex: none; }
.consent a { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 18px 24px; margin-top: 8px; }
.form-actions .btn[disabled] { opacity: .6; cursor: progress; }
.form-status { font-size: .92rem; }
.form-status.is-error { color: #A13A28; }
.form-success { text-align: center; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px) 0; }
.form-success svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.form-success h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.aside-block + .aside-block { margin-top: 48px; }
.aside-block h3, .aside-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.2; }
.contact-lines { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.contact-lines a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }

/* ---------- Legal ---------- */
.legal h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); margin: 56px 0 16px; }
.legal h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--body); }
.legal ul { padding-left: 1.2em; display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 12px 0; }
.legal p + p { margin-top: 1em; }
mark.todo { background: rgba(184, 148, 80, .22); color: var(--ink); padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 3px; }

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.not-found { min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; background: var(--ivory); padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 48px) var(--gutter) 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.not-found .code { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 12rem); line-height: .9; color: var(--gold); opacity: .8; }
.not-found h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 12px 0 18px; }
.not-found .btn-row { justify-content: center; margin-top: 36px; }

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; } .js .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; } .js .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.js .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .34s; } .js .reveal.d5 { transition-delay: .44s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  *, *::before, *::after { transition-duration: .01ms !important; animation-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page
   ========================================================================== */
.wine { color: var(--wine); }

/* Hero */
.about-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ivory); text-align: center; padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(64px, 9vw, 128px)) 0 clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px); }
.about-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.about-hero .crumbs { justify-content: center; }
.about-hero .eyebrow::after { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.about-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); max-width: 22ch; }
.about-hero h1 .wine { display: block; }
.about-hero .lead { margin: 24px auto 0; max-width: 620px; }
.draw-line { width: min(520px, 80%); height: 12px; margin-top: 40px; overflow: visible; }
.draw-line path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.2; stroke-dasharray: 520; stroke-dashoffset: 520; animation: draw-line 1.8s var(--ease) .3s forwards; }
.draw-line circle { fill: var(--gold); opacity: 0; animation: fade-in .6s ease 1.7s forwards; }
@keyframes draw-line { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes fade-in { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* Founder: a royal white marble hall */
.founder-royal { position: relative; overflow: hidden; overflow: clip; padding: var(--section) 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7F3EC 100%); }
@media (max-width: 1099px) { .royal-pillar { display: none; } }
.founder-royal .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.founder-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(56px, 7vw, 104px); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: .92fr 1.08fr; } }
.founder-grid > * { min-width: 0; }   /* let the sideways-scrolling badge row shrink instead of widening the column */
/* Desktop: the photo stays in view while visitors scroll through the founder's story */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .founder-grid { align-items: start; }
  .founder-grid > .founder-visual { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 32px); }
}
.founder-visual { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding-top: 12px; perspective: 1100px; }

/* Breathing golden backlight */


/* Double arch frame: thin gold outer border, white marble inner border, carved gold ornament */
.arch-frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(380px, 100%); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5.4; padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px 999px 12px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff, #F7F3EC);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85), 0 0 0 6px var(--gold-line), 0 36px 70px -26px rgba(133, 105, 44, .42);
  transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease); will-change: transform;
}
.arch-frame:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85), 0 0 0 6px var(--gold), 0 44px 80px -26px rgba(133, 105, 44, .5), 0 0 70px rgba(184, 148, 80, .35); }
.arch-marble {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 14px 14px 12px; border-radius: 999px 999px 8px 8px;
  background: #FBFAF7 url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='v'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.006 0.02' numOctaves='4' seed='4'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0.49 0 0 0 0 0.46 0 0 0 -8 4.2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23v)' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 148, 80, .45);
}
.arch-photo { position: relative; height: 100%; border-radius: 999px 999px 6px 6px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--pearl); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-line); }
.arch-photo picture, .arch-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.arch-photo img { object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 16%; }
.arch-photo > svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
.arch-sheen { position: absolute; top: 6px; right: 6px; bottom: 6px; left: 6px; border-radius: 999px 999px 8px 8px; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; }
.arch-sheen::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -20%; bottom: -20%; left: -70%; width: 45%; background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent); transform: skewX(-14deg); transition: left 1.6s var(--ease); }
.arch-frame:hover .arch-sheen::before { left: 135%; }

/* Engraved gold nameplate fixed to the base of the frame */
.name-plaque {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: -24px; padding: 12px 30px 11px; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF, #F4EEE2); border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #fff, inset 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-line), 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(133, 105, 44, .45);
}
.name-plaque strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; padding-left: .24em; }
.name-plaque span { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }

/* Focus-area chips */
.focus-chips { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: -10px 0 26px; }
.focus-chips li { padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ink); }

/* Polished floor and a soft, fading reflection of the frame */

/* Copy */
.eyebrow-both::after { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.founder-name { font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.founder-name span { position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.founder-name span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease) .5s; }
.founder-name.in span::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.founder-role { margin: 14px 0 30px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.royal-quote { position: relative; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 6px 0 6px 46px; }
.royal-quote::before { content: "\201C"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -14px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.royal-quote p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink); }
.royal-quote p::after { content: "\201D"; color: var(--gold); margin-left: 4px; }
.founder-copy .prose { color: var(--body); }

.badge-row { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; }
.glass-badge { padding: 16px 14px; text-align: center; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.glass-badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--ink); }
.glass-badge span { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }

/* Signature written out left to right */
.signature { margin-top: 26px; font-family: 'Great Vibes', cursive; font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.1; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.signature span { display: inline-block; padding: 0 10px 6px 2px; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); }
.signature.in span { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transition: clip-path 2.4s cubic-bezier(.55, .1, .3, 1) .5s; }
.js .signature.reveal { transform: none; }

.founder-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 18px 22px; margin-top: 26px; }
.line-socials { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.line-socials a { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--gold-ink); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); transition: box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s; }
.line-socials a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(184, 148, 80, .5); }
.line-socials svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.3; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* Gold button with a periodic shimmer */

/* Mobile: arch centred on top, badges in one sideways-scrolling row */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .founder-copy { text-align: left; }
  .badge-row { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 6px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .glass-badge { flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 150px; scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

/* Story + scroll-filled timeline */
.story-grid { display: grid; gap: 56px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 96px; align-items: start; } }
.timeline { --progress: 0; position: relative; list-style: none; padding-left: 44px; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 11px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 1px; background: var(--gold-line); }
.timeline::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 8px; width: 3px; height: calc((100% - 16px) * var(--progress)); border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), #E9CB86); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(184, 148, 80, .75); }
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 46px; }
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-node { position: absolute; left: -40px; top: 4px; width: 15px; height: 15px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--ivory); transition: background .4s, box-shadow .4s; z-index: 1; }
.timeline-item.is-lit .timeline-node { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--ivory), 0 0 16px rgba(184, 148, 80, .85); }
.timeline-label { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.timeline-item h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 500; }
.timeline-item p:last-child { color: var(--muted); }

/* Mission & vision: glass cards over the gold grid */
.mv-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ivory)); }
.mv-grid { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.glass-card {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%); backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 80, .35); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s;
}
.glass-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(133, 105, 44, .35), 0 0 50px rgba(184, 148, 80, .28); }
.glass-card h2 { margin: 22px 0 12px; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.glass-card p { color: var(--muted); }
.icon-lg { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.icon-lg svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* Core values */
.values-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.value-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 36px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease); }
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow), 0 0 36px rgba(184, 148, 80, .22); }
.value-card h3 { margin: 22px 0 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.value-drop { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 26px; width: 12px; height: 12px; background: var(--wine); border-radius: 0 50% 50% 50%; transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0); transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.value-card:hover .value-drop, .value-card:focus-within .value-drop { transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1); }

/* Numbers */
.stats-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 44px 24px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 940px; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cols, 4), 1fr); } }
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num { display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--ink); }
.stat-label { display: block; margin-top: 16px; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* Why choose us */
.why-us { display: grid; gap: 48px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .why-us { grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: 96px; align-items: start; } }
.why-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.why-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.check { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.check svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.why-list h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.why-list p { color: var(--muted); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .draw-line path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: none; }
  .draw-line circle { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Royal Line: WhatsApp contact card, floating button, toast
   ========================================================================== */
.rc-copy { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--gold-ink); cursor: pointer; transition: box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.rc-copy:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(184, 148, 80, .45); }
.rc-copy svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* Compact variant for the footer column */

/* Floating WhatsApp button: expands into a pill with the number on hover */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 60;
  display: flex; align-items: center; height: 58px; padding: 0 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px rgba(133, 105, 44, .45);
  animation: wa-breathe 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: padding .45s var(--ease);
}
.wa-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; }
.wa-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.wa-num { max-width: 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--gold-ink); transition: max-width .5s var(--ease), padding .5s var(--ease); }
.wa-float:hover .wa-num, .wa-float:focus-visible .wa-num { max-width: 200px; padding: 0 12px 0 2px; }
@keyframes wa-breathe { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px rgba(133, 105, 44, .45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(184, 148, 80, .35); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -8px rgba(133, 105, 44, .45), 0 0 0 8px rgba(184, 148, 80, 0); } }
body.nav-open .wa-float { display: none; }

/* Toast */
.toast { position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 96px; z-index: 70; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--ink); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.toast::before { content: "\2713"; color: var(--gold-ink); margin-right: 8px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .shimmer-text, .wa-float { animation: none; }
  .shimmer-text { -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor; background: none; }
  .signature span { clip-path: none; }
}

/* Home page founder spotlight: the founder's photo and Royal Line, visible while scrolling */
.founder-spot { position: relative; overflow: hidden; overflow: clip; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7F3EC 100%); }
.founder-spot .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.founder-spot h2 { max-width: 16ch; }
.founder-spot .founder-role { margin: 16px 0 24px; }
.founder-spot .arch-frame { width: min(340px, 100%); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Smoothness on every device
   ========================================================================== */
/* Off-screen sections skip layout and painting until they are about to scroll into view */
.section, .section-tight { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: auto 900px; }
/* Frosted-glass blur is costly on phones: use solid cards and header there instead */
@media (max-width: 899px), (pointer: coarse) {
  .glass-card, .glass-badge, .site-header { -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
  .glass-card, .glass-badge { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); }
  .site-header { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97); }
  .is-home .site-header:not(.is-solid) { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); }
}
/* Older browsers without aspect-ratio (pre-2021 Safari / Android WebView): fixed proportions instead */
@supports not (aspect-ratio: 1 / 1) {
  .arch-frame { height: 500px; }
  .founder-spot .arch-frame { height: 460px; }
  .arch-reflection { height: 150px; }
  .work-media { height: 0; padding-top: 80%; }
  .work-media img { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; }
  .case-cover img { height: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home page sections (brand redesign)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Royal crimson button, used for the main call to action */
.btn-royal { background: var(--wine); color: var(--ivory); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(104, 19, 33, .7); }
.btn-royal:hover { background: var(--burgundy); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(104, 19, 33, .75); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--champagne); }
.wine { color: var(--wine); }

/* Brand introduction */
.intro-grid { display: grid; gap: 40px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 96px; align-items: start; } }
.intro-grid h2 { max-width: 12ch; }
.intro-copy > p { color: var(--body); }
.intro-motto { margin-top: 28px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 2px solid var(--wine); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink); }
.intro-trio { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; margin-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .intro-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.intro-trio li { padding: 22px 20px 4px 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .intro-trio li + li { padding-left: 20px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); } }
.intro-trio span { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gold-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.intro-trio strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* Services: editorial numbered list */
.svc-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .svc-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px); } }
.svc { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; gap: 6px 24px; padding: 40px 0 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; height: 1px; width: 100%; background: var(--wine); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover::before, .svc:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc .icon { grid-row: span 4; }
.svc-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold-ink); letter-spacing: .08em; }
.svc h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; }
.svc h3 a { transition: color .25s; }
.svc h3 a:hover { color: var(--wine); }
.svc > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; margin-top: 6px; max-width: 520px; }
.svc-points { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.svc-points li { padding: 5px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--body); background: var(--white); }
.svc-links { grid-column: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 28px; margin-top: 22px; }
.svc-enquire { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--wine); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(142, 24, 40, .35); padding-bottom: 2px; transition: border-color .25s; }
.svc-enquire:hover { border-color: var(--wine); }
@media (max-width: 559px) { .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .svc .icon { grid-row: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; } .svc-links { grid-column: 1; } }

/* The throne brand statement: a deep burgundy room with the throne framed in a gold arch */
.throne-statement { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .82); background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 72% 50%, #8A1A2B 0%, var(--burgundy) 58%, #4E0E19 100%); }
.throne-statement::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(216, 196, 154, .07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 120px); pointer-events: none; }
.ts-grid { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .ts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 96px; } }
.throne-statement .eyebrow { color: var(--champagne); }
.throne-statement .eyebrow::before { background: var(--champagne); }
.throne-statement h2 { color: var(--ivory); max-width: 11ch; }
.throne-statement h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--champagne); }
.throne-statement .lead { color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .8); margin-top: 26px; }
.ts-copy .btn-row { margin-top: 40px; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.ts-link { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--champagne); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .4); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.ts-link:hover { border-color: var(--champagne); }
.ts-frame { position: relative; justify-self: center; width: min(460px, 100%); }
.ts-arch { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; border-radius: 999px 999px 10px 10px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--throne-bg); border: 1px solid var(--champagne); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(216, 196, 154, .08), 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }
.ts-arch img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 38%; }
.ts-frame::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -18px; right: -18px; bottom: -18px; left: -18px; border: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .3); border-radius: 999px 999px 14px 14px; pointer-events: none; }
.ts-caption { margin-top: 22px; text-align: center; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--champagne); }
@supports not (aspect-ratio: 1 / 1) { .ts-arch { height: 520px; } }

/* Why HypeThrone: four differentiators */
.diff-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.diff { position: relative; padding: 36px 28px 36px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1099px) { .diff:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 28px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); } }
/* Six differentiators: three per row on wide screens */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .diff:not(:nth-child(3n+1)) { padding-left: 28px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
.diff .display-num { display: block; font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.diff h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.diff p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.diff::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--wine); }
@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1099px) { .diff:nth-child(even)::after { left: 28px; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .diff:not(:nth-child(3n+1))::after { left: 28px; } }

/* What you can expect */
.trust-card .icon { color: var(--wine); border-color: rgba(142, 24, 40, .25); }

/* CTA band: the royal closing statement used on every page */
.cta-band { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 120% at 50% 100%, #8A1A2B 0%, var(--burgundy) 60%, #4E0E19 100%); border-color: rgba(216, 196, 154, .45); color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .82); }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--ivory); }
.cta-band .lead { color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .8); }
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: var(--champagne); }
.cta-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--champagne); }
.cta-band .wine { color: var(--champagne); }
.cta-band .cta-art { color: var(--champagne); opacity: .28; }
.cta-band .btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .6); color: var(--ivory); background: transparent; }
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--burgundy); }
.cta-band .btn-row { gap: 14px; }
.cta-band .btn-ghost svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover svg { transform: none; }
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 19ch; }

/* Service pages: problems addressed and related concept work */
.problem-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.problem-list li { position: relative; padding: 20px 0 20px 34px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--body); }
.problem-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 29px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border: 1px solid var(--wine); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.service-row .problems { margin-top: 16px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.service-row .problems strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.step-next { margin-top: 28px; padding: 22px 24px; border-left: 2px solid var(--wine); background: var(--ivory); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; }
.step-next h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-purpose { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 420px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About section (home + About page), service scope, royal contact card
   ========================================================================== */

/* About: headline left, introduction and three themes right */
.about-intro h2 { max-width: 14ch; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); }
.about-intro .intro-trio { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 36px; }
.about-intro .intro-trio li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; column-gap: 12px; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 0; }
.about-intro .intro-trio li + li { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.about-intro .intro-trio span { grid-row: span 2; margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--wine); }
.about-intro .intro-trio strong { font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.intro-more { margin-top: 28px; }

/* Service scope, grouped by area */
.scope-grid { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .scope-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .scope-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.scope { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 32px 28px 28px; background: var(--white); border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.scope::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 28px; top: -1px; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--wine); }
.scope h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.scope ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.scope li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.5; }
.scope li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .6em; width: 6px; height: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.scope .link-arrow { margin-top: 22px; }

/* The royal business card */
.elite-section { background: var(--ivory); }
.elite-card {
  position: relative; display: grid; gap: 32px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(142, 24, 40, .28); border-top: 3px solid var(--wine); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px var(--white), inset 0 0 0 7px rgba(216, 196, 154, .55), 0 30px 60px -36px rgba(104, 19, 33, .35);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) { .elite-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; } }
.ec-corner { position: absolute; width: 18px; height: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--champagne); pointer-events: none; }
.ec-corner.tl { top: 14px; left: 14px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.ec-corner.br { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }
.ec-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--ink); }
.ec-brand .brand-mark { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.ec-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.08; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.ec-text { margin-top: 16px; max-width: 46ch; color: var(--muted); }
.ec-side { padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .ec-side { padding: 0 0 0 48px; border-top: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-line); } }
.ec-details { margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.ec-details dt { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.ec-details dd { margin: 4px 0 0; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.ec-number { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.ec-number:hover { color: var(--wine); }
.ec-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; }
.ec-btn { flex: 1; min-width: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .76rem; padding: 0 18px; white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
.ec-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.ec-btn:hover svg { transform: none; }
.ec-btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--wine); outline-offset: 3px; }
/* In the narrow contact-page column the card always stacks */
.aside-block .elite-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 26px; padding: 34px 26px; }
.aside-block .ec-side { padding: 24px 0 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
.aside-block .ec-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 380px) { .ec-btn { letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 0 14px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Restraint pass: ivory grounds, fine gold lines, one crimson accent.
   No particles, glass blur or glow effects.
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-royal { background: var(--ivory); }
.arch-frame { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--white), 0 0 0 6px var(--gold-line), 0 28px 56px -32px rgba(104, 19, 33, .3); transition: none; will-change: auto; }
.arch-frame:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--white), 0 0 0 6px var(--gold), 0 28px 56px -32px rgba(104, 19, 33, .3); }
.arch-marble { background: var(--white); }
.name-plaque { background: var(--white); border-top: 2px solid var(--wine); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #fff, inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 196, 154, .6), 0 10px 22px -14px rgba(23, 23, 23, .25); }
.glass-badge { background: var(--white); -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; box-shadow: none; border-top: 2px solid var(--wine); }
.glass-card { background: var(--white); -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
.glass-card:hover { transform: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.value-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.line-socials a:hover { box-shadow: none; background: var(--white); }
.mv-section { background: var(--white); }

/* Home About section: photo, introduction, founder line, themes and the contact card */
.about-home h2 { max-width: 15ch; }
.about-home .founder-visual { padding-top: 8px; }
.founder-note { margin-top: 28px; padding: 4px 0 4px 20px; border-left: 2px solid var(--wine); }
.founder-note p { color: var(--body); }
.fn-name { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 4px 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fn-name strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.fn-name span { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.fn-place { margin-top: 8px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.founder-note .fn-place { margin-top: 10px; }
.scope-line { margin-top: 26px; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.scope-line .link-arrow { margin-left: 6px; }
.about-card { margin-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px); }
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .about-home .arch-frame { width: min(290px, 82%); }
  .about-home .founder-grid { gap: 44px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Personal About section: introduction, my services, purpose, closing
   ========================================================================== */

/* Introduction */
.pi-headline { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem); max-width: 13ch; }
.pi-tagline { margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.35; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.pi-intro { margin-top: 26px; max-width: 58ch; }
.pi-intro .pi-hello { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.35; color: var(--ink); }
.about-hero .pi-tagline { margin: 18px auto 0; }
.founder-royal .pi-intro { margin: 0 0 28px; }
.founder-royal .focus-chips { margin: 0 0 8px; }

/* My services: three balanced cards */
.my-services { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .my-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }
.my-service { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 36px 30px 30px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.my-service::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 30px; top: -1px; width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.my-service h3 { margin: 24px 0 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; }
.my-service p { flex: 1; color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }
.my-service .link-arrow { margin-top: 24px; }
.my-service:hover { border-color: var(--gold-line); }

/* Purpose: a framed ivory panel, distinct but in the same visual language */
.purpose { background: var(--white); }
.purpose-panel {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px) clamp(22px, 6vw, 72px);
  background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 7px var(--ivory), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(216, 196, 154, .5);
}
.purpose-grid { display: grid; gap: 44px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .purpose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 72px; align-items: start; } }
.purpose-copy h2 { max-width: 15ch; }
.purpose-copy > p { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--body); max-width: 56ch; }
.purpose-copy > .purpose-statement { margin-top: 24px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); }
.purpose-flag { display: inline-block; margin-top: 30px !important; padding: 5px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--white); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink) !important; }
.purpose-note { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted) !important; padding-left: 14px; border-left: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.purpose-list-title { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cause-list { list-style: none; display: grid; }
.cause-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.cause-list .icon { background: var(--white); }
.purpose-invite { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px); padding-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px); border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line); display: grid; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .purpose-invite { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 56px; } .purpose-invite .btn-row { justify-content: flex-end; } }
.purpose-invite .prose p { color: var(--body); }
.purpose-invite .prose p:first-child { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); }
.purpose-invite .btn-row { align-items: center; gap: 18px 26px; }

/* Closing: typography-led */
.closing { background: var(--white); padding-top: calc(var(--section) * .7); }
.closing-inner { text-align: center; }
.closing-mark { width: 120px; height: 12px; margin: 0 auto 28px; overflow: visible; }
.closing-mark path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1; }
.closing-mark path + path { fill: var(--gold); stroke: none; }
.closing-line { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.3vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); max-width: 22ch; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .closing-line { max-width: none; } }
.closing-note { margin: 20px auto 0; max-width: 46ch; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--gold-ink); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Interaction system: buttons, links, cursor accent, section rhythm
   ========================================================================== */

/* Buttons: a fill that sweeps in from the left, a small arrow nudge, a clear press state */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: -1;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::before, .btn:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.985); transition-duration: .08s; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--focus-ring); }
.btn-royal::before { background: var(--burgundy); }
.btn-royal:hover { background: var(--wine); }
.btn-gold::before { background: var(--champagne); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); }
.btn-ghost::before { background: var(--ink); transform-origin: left center; }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
.cta-band .btn-ghost::before { background: var(--ivory); }
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--burgundy); }
.btn[disabled]::before { display: none; }

/* Text links: the gold rule grows and turns crimson */
.link-arrow { transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.link-arrow::after { transition: width var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--wine); }
a:hover .link-arrow::after, .link-arrow:hover::after { background: var(--wine); }
.link-arrow:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--focus-ring); border-radius: 2px; }

/* Navigation: crimson underline on hover, gold for the current page */
.primary-nav a:hover::after { background: var(--wine); }
.primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { background: var(--gold); }

/* Cards that act as links lift slightly and gain a gold edge */
.service-card, .work-card .work-media, .my-service, .scope, .trust-card { transition: box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur), transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.my-service:hover, .scope:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(104, 19, 33, .35); }
.work-card:hover .work-media { box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -30px rgba(23, 23, 23, .35); }

/* Cursor accent (desktop with a mouse only): a fine gold ring that trails the pointer.
   The normal cursor stays; the ring never blocks clicks. */
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 80; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: -15px 0 0 -15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s, width .3s var(--ease), height .3s var(--ease), margin .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s, background-color .3s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-ring.is-on { opacity: .9; }
.cursor-ring.is-link { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: -24px 0 0 -24px; border-color: var(--wine); background: rgba(142, 24, 40, .05); }
.cursor-ring.is-text { opacity: 0; }
.cursor-ring.is-down { width: 22px; height: 22px; margin: -11px 0 0 -11px; }

/* Section rhythm: a faint gold grid behind selected ivory sections */
.bg-grid { position: relative; }
.bg-grid::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(184, 148, 80, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 148, 80, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.bg-grid > .container { position: relative; }

/* Hero → page: a gold hairline with a small diamond marks the move from the throne into the content */
.section-mark { position: relative; height: 0; }
.section-mark::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; width: min(420px, 60%); height: 1px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 20%, var(--gold-line) 80%, transparent); }
.section-mark::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -5px; width: 9px; height: 9px; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.about-home { position: relative; }
.about-home > .section-mark { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; }

/* Process: steps light up as the visitor scrolls past them */
.process-node polygon { transition: fill var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), stroke var(--dur-slow); }
.process-node span { transition: color var(--dur-slow); }
.process-step::before { transition: background var(--dur-slow); }
.process-step.is-lit .process-node polygon { fill: var(--wine); stroke: var(--wine); }
.process-step.is-lit .process-node span { color: var(--white); }
.process-step.is-lit::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--wine), var(--gold)); }
@media (max-width: 979px) { .process-step.is-lit::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--wine), var(--gold)); } }

/* Care moment: a quiet, typographic pause near the end of the About page */
.care { background: var(--white); text-align: center; padding: clamp(96px, 12vw, 168px) 0; }
.care-line { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.12; color: var(--ink); max-width: 25ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.care-sub { margin-top: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); color: var(--wine); }
.care-rule { display: block; width: 1px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 36px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); transform-origin: top; }
.care-rule.bottom { margin: 40px auto 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--gold)); transform-origin: bottom; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .care .care-rule { transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease) .2s; }
  .js .care.in .care-rule { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* Contact: two clear ways to reach out, right under the page heading */
.reach { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; max-width: 760px; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .reach { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.reach a {
  position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 18px; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--white); border: var(--border-gold); border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.reach a:hover { border-color: var(--wine); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -26px rgba(104, 19, 33, .45); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.reach a:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--focus-ring); }
.reach .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.reach strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.reach span.sub { display: block; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }
.reach .go { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold-ink); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur); }
.reach a:hover .go { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--wine); }

/* Footer: a closing statement band, a clean contact column, room for the floating button */
.footer-top { display: grid; gap: 24px; align-items: center; padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px); margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; } }
.footer-statement { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--ink); }
.footer-statement span { color: var(--wine); }
.footer-wa { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.footer-wa svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-ink); stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.footer-wa:hover { color: var(--wine); }
.footer-bottom { padding-right: 76px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Service ecosystem, growth philosophy
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ten service areas: numbered editorial rows, two columns on wide screens */
.eco { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .eco { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px); } }
.eco-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 34px 0 32px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.eco-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--wine); padding-top: 4px; }
.eco-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; }
.eco-for { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.eco-tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; }
.eco-tags li { padding: 4px 11px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: .76rem; color: var(--body); }
.eco-body .link-arrow { margin-top: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 479px) { .eco-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; } .eco-num { font-size: 1.5rem; } }

/* Home: the three-line creed inside the burgundy throne statement */
.ts-creed { list-style: none; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .3); }
.ts-creed li { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .3); }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .ts-creed li { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 15em) 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: baseline; } }
.ts-creed strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ivory); }
.ts-creed span { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(250, 248, 243, .75); }

/* About: philosophy, mission, vision and values in one editorial block */
.philosophy { background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.philo-grid { display: grid; gap: 56px; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .philo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 96px; align-items: start; } }
.philo-creed { list-style: none; }
.philo-creed li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; column-gap: 12px; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.philo-creed li:first-child { padding-top: 6px; }
.philo-n { grid-row: span 2; padding-top: 10px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.philo-creed strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.1; color: var(--ink); }
.philo-creed li:first-child strong { color: var(--wine); }
.philo-v { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--muted); }
.philo-mv { margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.philo-mv dt, .philo-values-title { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-ink); }
.philo-mv dd { margin: 8px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink); }
.philo-values-title { margin: 36px 0 12px; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.philo-values { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 560px) { .philo-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 24px; } }
.philo-values li { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.philo-values strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.philo-values span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Background system and depth (everything below the hero; the hero is untouched)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Throne geometry: a fine gold halo, rays and arch, drawn as a faint watermark in a corner */
.bg-throne { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.bg-throne::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  width: min(640px, 70vw); aspect-ratio: 1; top: -8%; right: -12%;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 600 600' fill='none' stroke='%23B89450' stroke-width='1'%3E%3Cg opacity='.5'%3E%3Ccircle cx='300' cy='300' r='110'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='300' cy='300' r='170'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='300' cy='300' r='230' stroke-dasharray='2 6'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='300' cy='300' r='290'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3Cg opacity='.35'%3E%3Cpath d='M300 300 300 10M300 300 155 49M300 300 445 49M300 300 49 155M300 300 551 155M300 300 10 300M300 300 590 300'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3Cpath d='M235 520V330Q300 210 365 330V520M215 520h170M250 330h100' opacity='.6'/%3E%3Cpath d='m300 236 9 9-9 9-9-9z' fill='%23B89450' stroke='none' opacity='.7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
  opacity: .5; translate: 0 calc(var(--py, 0) * 1px);
}
.bg-throne.left::before { right: auto; left: -14%; top: auto; bottom: -10%; }
.bg-throne > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Ambient light: a soft burgundy glow and a warm champagne glow, very low strength */
.bg-ambient { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.bg-ambient::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 8% 20%, rgba(142, 24, 40, .06), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 92% 85%, rgba(216, 196, 154, .22), transparent 70%);
}
.bg-ambient > .container, .bg-ambient > .section-mark { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bg-ambient > .section-mark { position: absolute; }

/* Growth steps: a faint rising staircase of fine lines behind the process */
.bg-steps { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.bg-steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 26%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .6;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 400' preserveAspectRatio='none' fill='none' stroke='%23B89450'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 380H240V300H480V220H720V140H960V60H1200' opacity='.45'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 400H240V320H480V240H720V160H960V80H1200' opacity='.2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") bottom / 100% 100% no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 20%, #000 80%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 20%, #000 80%, transparent);
}
.bg-steps > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Burgundy section: gold hairlines at its edges and a warm light behind the framed throne */
.throne-statement { border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .45); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 196, 154, .45); }
.ts-frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; left: 50%; top: 45%; width: 130%; aspect-ratio: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 196, 154, .22), transparent 62%); pointer-events: none; }
.ts-frame { isolation: isolate; }

/* Inner page heroes: ivory, a faint grid, a burgundy light and the arch line art, layered */
.page-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 85% 30%, rgba(142, 24, 40, .07), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(184, 148, 80, .06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 72px 72px,
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 148, 80, .06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 72px 72px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 40%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 40%, transparent);
}
.page-hero { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
.page-hero-art { translate: 0 calc(var(--py, 0) * 1px); }
/* Elements that drift with their own depth factor (set by main.js) */
[data-depth] { translate: 0 calc(var(--py, 0) * 1px); }

/* Growth visual: isometric bars rising toward a burgundy trend line (Services page hero) */
.growth-art { display: none; position: absolute; right: max(var(--gutter), calc((100% - var(--container)) / 2)); top: 50%; width: min(440px, 36vw); transform: translateY(-42%); translate: 0 calc(var(--py, 0) * 1px); pointer-events: none; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .growth-art { display: block; } }
.growth-art .bar { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
.growth-art .trend { stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .growth-art .bar { animation: bar-rise 1.1s var(--ease) both; }
  .growth-art .bar:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .12s; }
  .growth-art .bar:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: .24s; }
  .growth-art .bar:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: .36s; }
  .growth-art .bar:nth-of-type(5) { animation-delay: .48s; }
  .growth-art .trend { stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: trace-draw 1.6s .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
  .growth-art .trend-head { opacity: 0; animation: fade-in .4s 2.3s forwards; }
}
@keyframes bar-rise { from { transform: scaleY(.04); opacity: .2; } to { transform: none; opacity: 1; } }
.page-hero.has-growth .page-hero-art { display: none; }

/* Dimensional cards: a gentle 3D tilt toward the pointer with a soft moving light (desktop mouse only) */
.tilt3d { position: relative; transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }
.tilt3d.is-tilting { transition: transform .08s linear, box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.tilt3d::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx, 50%) var(--gy, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light; transition: opacity var(--dur);
}
.tilt3d.is-tilting::after { opacity: 1; }
.tilt3d.is-tilting { box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -30px rgba(104, 19, 33, .4); }
/* cards that also fade in keep their tilt once revealed */
.js .reveal.in.tilt3d { transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)); }
.js .reveal.in.tilt3d.is-tilting { transition: transform .08s linear, box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity 1s var(--ease); }

/* Depth reveal: selected blocks rise from slightly further away as they enter */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .reveal.depth { transform: perspective(1200px) translate3d(0, 34px, -60px); }
  .js .reveal.depth.in { transform: none; }
}