/* ============================================================
   Bingo Solutions — corporate design system (2026 rebuild)
   Palette: Medium Slate Blue / Periwinkle / Columbia Blue /
            Rich Black / Celadon.  Coral retired.
   Corporate, refined, restrained — not sci-fi.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Tokens --------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* brand palette */
  --slate:        #6666ff;   /* primary accent */
  --slate-deep:   #4f4ee6;   /* hover / pressed */
  --slate-darker: #3d3cc7;   /* on light for AA text */
  --periwinkle:   #b8baff;
  --columbia:     #c9e8ff;
  --celadon:      #b9f0d7;
  --celadon-deep: #2fae83;   /* readable celadon on light */

  /* surfaces */
  --ink:        #0c0c16;     /* rich black — primary dark */
  --ink-1:      #12121f;     /* dark surface */
  --ink-2:      #1a1a29;     /* dark card */
  --ink-3:      #24243a;     /* dark raised / hover */
  --paper:      #ffffff;     /* light */
  --paper-alt:  #f5f6fd;     /* alt light section (cool) */
  --paper-tint: #eef0fb;

  /* lines */
  --line:        #e6e8f4;
  --line-strong: #d5d8ec;
  --line-dark:   rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --line-dark-2: rgba(255,255,255,.16);

  /* text — muted tiers tuned to >=4.5:1 (WCAG AA) on every surface they sit on */
  --text:      #101019;
  --text-2:    #4c4c66;
  --text-3:    #6d6d89;
  --on-ink:    #edeef7;
  --on-ink-2:  #a4a5c6;
  --on-ink-3:  #8081b0;

  /* gradients */
  --grad-slate: linear-gradient(120deg, #6666ff 0%, #8f8dff 55%, #b8baff 100%);
  --grad-text:  linear-gradient(100deg, #8f8dff 0%, #c9e8ff 100%);
  --grad-mint:  linear-gradient(120deg, #6666ff 0%, #b9f0d7 120%);

  /* type */
  --sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;

  /* radius */
  --r-xs: 8px; --r-sm: 12px; --r: 16px; --r-lg: 22px; --r-xl: 30px; --r-pill: 999px;

  /* shadow */
  --sh-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(12,12,22,.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(12,12,22,.05);
  --sh:     0 6px 22px rgba(20,20,45,.09);
  --sh-lg:  0 24px 60px rgba(20,20,45,.16);
  --sh-slate: 0 16px 40px rgba(102,102,255,.30);

  /* layout */
  --container: 1180px;
  --container-wide: 1320px;
  --nav-h: 74px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

/* ---- Reset / base --------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { html { scroll-behavior: smooth; } }

/* keyboard focus — visible ring, hidden for pointer interactions */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--slate); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }
.section--ink :focus-visible, .nav :focus-visible, .nav__drawer :focus-visible,
.footer :focus-visible, .hero :focus-visible, .svc-hero :focus-visible,
.panel :focus-visible, .cta :focus-visible { outline-color: var(--periwinkle); }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
::selection { background: rgba(102,102,255,.22); }

/* ---- Layout --------------------------------------------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 24px; }
.container--wide { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(72px, 9vw, 132px); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }

/* light / dark section canvases */
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--text); }
.section--alt   { background: var(--paper-alt); color: var(--text); }
.section--ink   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink); }
.section--ink h1, .section--ink h2, .section--ink h3, .section--ink h4 { color: #fff; }

/* hairline divider between same-tone sections */
.section--alt + .section--paper, .section--paper + .section--alt { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---- Typography ----------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--text); }
.display {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.display-sm { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.06; }
h2.heading { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-2); }
.section--ink .lead { color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.lead--lg { font-size: clamp(1.16rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); }
.muted { color: var(--text-3); }
.section--ink .muted { color: var(--on-ink-3); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-darker);
}
.section--ink .eyebrow { color: var(--periwinkle); }
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 1px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.eyebrow .idx { color: var(--slate); margin-right: 2px; }
.section--ink .eyebrow .idx { color: var(--celadon); }

.accent { color: var(--slate-darker); }
.section--ink .accent { color: var(--periwinkle); }
/* keyword accent — solid & restrained (no gradient); mostly retired in headings */
.text-grad { color: var(--periwinkle); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--periwinkle); background: none; }
.section--paper .text-grad, .section--alt .text-grad { color: var(--slate-darker); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--slate-darker); background: none; }

.kicker { display:block; font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; color: var(--text-3); }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.section-head .lead { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---- Buttons -------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1;
  padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: all .2s var(--ease); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--slate); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-slate); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--slate-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(102,102,255,.4); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--slate); color: var(--slate-darker); background: var(--paper-tint); }
.section--ink .btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
.section--ink .btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn--lg { padding: 17px 30px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); transition-duration: .08s; }
.btn__arrow { transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-darker); transition: gap .2s var(--ease);
}
.section--ink .link-arrow { color: var(--periwinkle); }
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 12px; }
.link-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---- Navbar --------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--nav-h);
  background: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line-dark-2); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.nav__inner { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.nav__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__brand img { height: 26px; width: auto; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav__link {
  color: var(--on-ink-2); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.96rem;
  padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-xs); transition: color .18s var(--ease), background .18s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] { color: #fff; }
.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav__toggle span { display:block; width: 18px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; position: relative; transition: .2s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle span::before, .nav__toggle span::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; width:18px; height:2px; background:#fff; border-radius:2px; transition:.2s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle span::before { top: -6px; } .nav__toggle span::after { top: 6px; }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span { background: transparent; }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .nav__toggle span::after { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* nav mark — B logo only */
.nav__brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; }

/* nav dropdown (Services) */
.nav__item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__item > .nav__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nav__caret { width: 13px; height: 13px; margin-left: 5px; flex: none; transition: transform .18s var(--ease); }
.nav__item:hover .nav__caret, .nav__item:focus-within .nav__caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__dd {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: -14px; padding-top: 14px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
  z-index: 110;
}
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd, .nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd, .nav__item.dd-open .nav__dd { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.nav__dd-panel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0;
  width: 620px; background: var(--ink-1); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5); overflow: hidden;
}
.nav__dd-col { padding: 24px 26px; }
.nav__dd-col + .nav__dd-col { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.nav__dd-head {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--periwinkle); margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav__dd-head::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 1px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav__dd-col a {
  display: block; padding: 8px 10px; margin: 0 -10px; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: color .15s var(--ease), background .15s var(--ease),
              opacity .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease);
}
.nav__dd-col a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
/* stagger on open only — closing is instant; delays hit opacity/transform
   only (delay list maps to the transition-property list: color, background,
   opacity, transform) so per-link hover color stays immediate */
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-col a, .nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-col a,
.nav__item.dd-open .nav__dd-col a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(3), .nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(3),
.nav__item.dd-open .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0s, 0s, .035s, .035s; }
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(4), .nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(4),
.nav__item.dd-open .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0s, 0s, .07s, .07s; }
.nav__item:hover .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(5), .nav__item:focus-within .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(5),
.nav__item.dd-open .nav__dd-col a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0s, 0s, .105s, .105s; }
.nav__dd-foot {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; padding: 14px 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.nav__dd-foot a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--periwinkle); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; }
.nav__dd-foot a:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav__dd-foot a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .nav__dd { display: none; } }

/* mobile drawer */
.nav__drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: var(--nav-h) 0 0 0; z-index: 99;
  background: var(--ink); padding: 28px 24px 40px; display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.nav__drawer a { color: var(--on-ink); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.nav__drawer .btn { margin-top: 20px; justify-content: center; }
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
body.menu-open .nav__drawer { display: flex; }

/* ---- Hero (editorial / corporate) ----------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: calc(100svh - var(--nav-h));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink); overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(48px, 8vh, 104px);
}
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__wash { position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 55% at 82% 2%, rgba(102,102,255,.34), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(55% 55% at 2% 106%, rgba(185,240,215,.12), transparent 60%); }
.hero__grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .36;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 76px 76px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 26%, #000 74%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 26%, #000 74%, transparent); }
.hero__ring { position: absolute; right: -9%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(56vw, 680px); aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 150px rgba(102,102,255,.16); opacity: .5; }
.hero__ring::before, .hero__ring::after { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.hero__ring::before { inset: 15%; }
.hero__ring::after { inset: 32%; border-color: rgba(184,186,255,.18); }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.hero__meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 5vh, 52px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 5vh, 56px); }
.hero__meta .k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.hero__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 68px); align-items: end; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.1vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.0; letter-spacing: -.035em; max-width: 15ch; }
.hero__sub { color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.66; }
.hero__actions { margin-top: clamp(26px, 4vh, 40px); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__rail { margin-top: clamp(40px, 7vh, 76px); padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__rail .lbl { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.hero__rail .items { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: .9rem; }
.hero__rail .items span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero__rail .items span::before { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--periwinkle); flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .hero h1 { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__ring { opacity: .22; right: -45%; }
}

/* ---- Marquee / trust bar -------------------------------- */
.trustbar { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(255,255,255,.02)), var(--ink); }
.trustbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-block: 22px; }
.trustbar__label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); color: var(--on-ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.chip::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--celadon); flex: none; }
/* chips on light */
.section--paper .chip, .section--alt .chip { border-color: var(--line-strong); color: var(--text-2); background: #fff; }
.section--paper .chip::before, .section--alt .chip::before { background: var(--slate); }

/* ---- Grid + cards --------------------------------------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid--auto { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); }

.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 30px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.card__icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(102,102,255,.14), rgba(185,240,215,.16)); color: var(--slate-darker); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.card__num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.card ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.card ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--slate); transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* dark cards (for ink sections) */
.section--ink .card { background: var(--ink-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.section--ink .card:hover { border-color: var(--line-dark-2); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.section--ink .card h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--ink .card p, .section--ink .card ul li { color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.section--ink .card__icon { background: rgba(102,102,255,.18); color: var(--periwinkle); }

/* feature card variant with slate top accent */
.card--accent { border-top: 3px solid var(--slate); }

/* ---- Two-pillar practice panels (homepage) --------------- */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.pillar {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.pillar__k {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-darker); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.pillar__k::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 1px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.pillar h3 { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 1.8rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 16px 0 12px; max-width: 16ch; }
.pillar > p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.pillar__mark {
  position: absolute; right: -28px; bottom: -34px; height: 210px; width: auto;
  opacity: .06; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.pillar__links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 26px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
.pillar__links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 2px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem;
  transition: color .16s var(--ease);
}
.pillar__links a:hover { color: var(--slate-darker); }
.pillar__links a svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--slate); flex: none; transition: transform .18s var(--ease); }
.pillar__links a:hover svg, .pillar__links a:focus-visible svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
/* flagship (dark) pillar */
.pillar--flag { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-1), var(--ink)); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.pillar--flag:hover { border-color: var(--line-dark-2); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(12,12,22,.45); }
.pillar--flag .pillar__k { color: var(--periwinkle); }
.pillar--flag h3 { color: #fff; }
.pillar--flag > p { color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.pillar--flag .pillar__links, .pillar--flag .pillar__links a { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.pillar--flag .pillar__links a { color: var(--on-ink); }
.pillar--flag .pillar__links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.pillar--flag .pillar__links a svg { color: var(--periwinkle); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Service detail pages -------------------------------- */
.svc-hero { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink); padding-block: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.svc-hero__wash { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 70% at 88% 0%, rgba(102,102,255,.28), transparent 62%); }
.svc-hero .container { position: relative; }
.svc-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.05; max-width: 18ch; margin-top: 18px; }
.svc-hero .lead { margin-top: 20px; max-width: 62ch; color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.svc-hero .link-arrow { color: var(--periwinkle); }
.crumb { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.crumb a { color: var(--on-ink-2); }
.crumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.crumb .sep { color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.svc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-list li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 30px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 18px 10px;
  margin-inline: -10px; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); align-items: flex-start;
  transition: background .15s var(--ease);
}
.svc-list li:hover { background: var(--paper-alt); }
.svc-list li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 3px; }
.svc-list li strong { display: block; font-size: 1.04rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.svc-list li span { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---- Statement + technical ledger ----------------------- */
.statement { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.statement__label { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-2); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding-top: 12px; }
.statement__label .idx { color: var(--periwinkle); }
.statement__h { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.3vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.07; letter-spacing: -.025em; max-width: 20ch; }
.statement__body .lead { margin-top: 22px; max-width: 62ch; }
.ledger { margin-top: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.ledger__item { padding: 34px 30px 0 0; }
.ledger__item + .ledger__item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-left: 30px; }
.ledger__k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.ledger__v { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.6vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: #fff; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1; }
.ledger__v span { font-size: .32em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--periwinkle); margin-left: 5px; letter-spacing: 0; }
.ledger__d { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: .95rem; max-width: 30ch; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .statement { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .statement__label { padding-top: 0; }
  .ledger { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ledger__item { padding: 28px 0 0; }
  .ledger__item + .ledger__item { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-left: 0; }
}

/* ---- Engagement timeline (dark sections) ----------------- */
.tl { margin-top: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); }
.tl__item { position: relative; padding: 30px 8px 0 0; }
.tl__item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 0; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--periwinkle); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184,186,255,.14);
}
.tl__item--live::before { background: var(--celadon); animation: tl-pulse 2.6s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes tl-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(185,240,215,.22); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 11px rgba(185,240,215,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(185,240,215,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tl__item--live::before { animation: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(185,240,215,.22); } }
.tl__k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.tl__item--live .tl__k { color: var(--celadon); }
.tl__t { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.14rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-top: 10px; }
.tl__d { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: .93rem; max-width: 30ch; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .tl { grid-template-columns: 1fr; border-top: none; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2); gap: 0; margin-left: 4px; }
  .tl__item { padding: 0 0 28px 26px; }
  .tl__item::before { top: 4px; left: -5px; }
}

/* ---- Steps (methodology) -------------------------------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; counter-reset: step; }
/* 3-step variant (service pages); the 980px/760px media queries below still
   win at small widths via source order */
.steps--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 2px solid var(--line); }
.section--ink .step { border-top-color: var(--line-dark-2); }
.step__n { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); }
.step h3 { margin: 12px 0 10px; font-size: 1.18rem; }
.step p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.section--ink .step p { color: var(--on-ink-2); }

/* ---- Split (two-column feature) ------------------------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.panel {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-1), var(--ink)); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.panel__deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
    radial-gradient(420px 300px at 85% -10%, rgba(102,102,255,.35), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(360px 260px at 0% 110%, rgba(185,240,215,.18), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.panel > * { position: relative; }

/* ---- Founders ------------------------------------------- */
.founder { display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: flex-start; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px; }
.founder:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh); }
.founder__photo { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 18px; object-fit: cover; flex: none; background: var(--paper-alt); }
.founder h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.founder__role { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate-darker); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin: 4px 0 12px; }
.founder p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.founder__links { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 14px; align-items: center; }

/* ---- FAQ ------------------------------------------------- */
.qa { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.qa__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 26px 12px;
  margin-inline: -12px; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .15s var(--ease);
}
.qa__row:hover, .qa__row:focus-within { background: var(--paper-alt); }
.qa__n { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--slate); font-weight: 600; }
.qa__q { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.qa__a { color: var(--text-2); }
.qa__a a { color: var(--slate-darker); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- CTA band ------------------------------------------- */
.cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f4ee6 0%, #6666ff 45%, #8f8dff 100%);
  color: #fff; padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); text-align: left;
}
.cta__deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(400px 300px at 90% 120%, rgba(185,240,215,.5), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(300px 240px at 5% -20%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 70%); }
.cta__inner { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); }
.cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 44ch; }
.cta .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--slate-deep); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.cta .btn--primary:hover { background: #f4f4ff; }
.cta .btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.cta .btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: #fff; }

/* ---- Footer --------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-ink-2); padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px) 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer__brand img { height: 56px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__brand p { max-width: 34ch; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.footer__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer a { color: var(--on-ink-2); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color .18s var(--ease); }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__bottom { margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.footer__bottom-left { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- abbr glossary tooltip ------------------------------ */
abbr[data-term] { text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted currentColor; cursor: help; position: relative; }
.tooltip-bubble {
  position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(calc(-50% + var(--tt-shift, 0px))) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--on-ink); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark-2);
  padding: 10px 13px; border-radius: 10px; width: max-content;
  max-width: min(280px, calc(100vw - 24px)); font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; font-family: var(--sans);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s; z-index: 50;
}
abbr[data-term]:hover .tooltip-bubble, abbr[data-term]:focus .tooltip-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(calc(-50% + var(--tt-shift, 0px))) translateY(0); }

/* ---- Reveal animation ----------------------------------- */
/* Hidden state only when scripting is available — no-JS and pre-2023
   browsers fail open to fully visible, merely unanimated content. */
.reveal { transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
@media (scripting: enabled) {
  .reveal:not(.is-visible) { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; } .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; } .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; } }

/* ---- Motion hygiene — blanket reduced-motion ------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
}

/* ---- Utilities ------------------------------------------ */
.center { text-align: center; } .mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 40px; } .maxw-60 { max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---- Responsive ----------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid--3, .grid--4, .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__actions .btn { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4, .steps, .grid--auto { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .founder { flex-direction: column; }
  .qa__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Forms (contact) ------------------------------------ */
.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.field label { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-2); }
.field label .req { color: var(--slate); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; font: inherit; color: var(--text); background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 13px 15px;
  transition: border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--slate); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(102,102,255,.16); }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-3); }
.hp-shield { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form__note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.form__success { padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--r); background: rgba(185,240,215,.20); border: 1px solid var(--celadon); color: var(--text); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   Visual polish (2026-07) — motion & depth layer
   Hero convergence monument + fields, trustbar marquee,
   spotlight cards, ink hairlines/glow, word reveal, timeline
   draw, button sheen, CTA rim. All effects fall under the
   blanket reduced-motion kill above; JS additionally parks the
   monument in its merged state when motion is reduced.
   ============================================================ */

@property --mnt-spin { syntax: "<angle>"; inherits: true; initial-value: 0deg; }
@property --cta-a    { syntax: "<angle>"; inherits: false; initial-value: 40deg; }

/* -- hero: converging light fields ------------------------- */
.hero__field { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(58px); will-change: transform; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__field--it { width: min(52vw, 660px); aspect-ratio: 1; left: -14vw; top: -20vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(102,102,255,.40), transparent 64%);
  animation: field-l 13s var(--ease) infinite alternate; }
.hero__field--ai { width: min(46vw, 580px); aspect-ratio: 1; right: -12vw; top: -8vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,174,131,.24), transparent 64%);
  animation: field-r 13s var(--ease) infinite alternate; }
@keyframes field-l { to { transform: translate3d(9vw, 4vh, 0); } }
@keyframes field-r { to { transform: translate3d(-9vw, -3vh, 0); } }

/* -- hero: masked headline rise ---------------------------- */
.hl-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hl-line > span { display: block; }
@media (scripting: enabled) {
  .hl-line > span { transform: translateY(115%); transition: transform .85s var(--ease-out); }
  .hero.hero-in .hl-line > span { transform: none; }
  .hl-line:nth-child(2) > span { transition-delay: .12s; }
}
/* hero-only gradient keyword — deliberate exception to the solid
   .text-grad rule: the merge story rendered in type */
.hero__gradword {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #8f8dff 0%, #c9e8ff 55%, #b9f0d7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero__row--visual { align-items: center; }

/* -- hero: convergence monument ---------------------------- */
.hero__monument { position: relative; height: clamp(360px, 42vh, 500px); z-index: 2; perspective: 1100px;
  -webkit-box-reflect: below -44px linear-gradient(transparent 64%, rgba(0,0,0,.15)); }
.hero__monument { animation: mnt-spin 52s linear infinite; }
@keyframes mnt-spin { to { --mnt-spin: 360deg; } }
.mnt__stage { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 56%; width: 242px; height: 156px; margin: -78px 0 0 -121px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateX(57deg) rotateZ(calc(-42deg + var(--mnt-spin) + var(--mnt-tilt, 0deg))); }
.mnt-merged .mnt__stage { animation: mnt-bob 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1s; }
@keyframes mnt-bob { from { margin-top: -78px; } to { margin-top: -88px; } }
.mnt__pane { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 16px;
  --zc: var(--zf); opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(calc(var(--zc) * var(--mnt-spread, 1))) translateX(var(--xc, 0px));
  transition: transform .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.85,.28,1.08), opacity .5s var(--ease);
  background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.11), transparent 45%); }
.mnt__pane::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px),
              repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px); }
.mnt__pane::after { content: attr(data-g); position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 38px; letter-spacing: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.10); transform: rotateZ(42deg); }
.mnt__pane--it { background-color: rgba(102,102,255,.33); border: 1px solid rgba(160,158,255,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(102,102,255,.38), inset 0 0 16px rgba(102,102,255,.22); --xh: -118px; }
.mnt__pane--ai { background-color: rgba(47,174,131,.30); border: 1px solid rgba(185,240,215,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(47,174,131,.42), inset 0 0 16px rgba(47,174,131,.26); --xh: 118px; }
@media (scripting: enabled) {
  .mnt__pane { opacity: 0; --zc: var(--zh); --xc: var(--x0); }
  .mnt-form .mnt__pane { opacity: 1; --xc: var(--xh); transition-delay: var(--d); }
  .mnt-merged .mnt__pane { --zc: var(--zf); --xc: 0px; transition-delay: var(--d2); }
}
.mnt-merged .mnt__pane { animation: pane-sheen 9s linear infinite var(--sd); }
@keyframes pane-sheen {
  0%, 88% { background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.11), transparent 45%),
            linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 45%, transparent 60%); }
  94% { background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.11), transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.16) 45%, transparent 60%); }
  100% { background-image: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.11), transparent 45%),
         linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%, transparent 70%); }
}
.mnt-ignite .mnt__pane--it { animation: rip-it .75s var(--ease) var(--rd); }
.mnt-ignite .mnt__pane--ai { animation: rip-ai .75s var(--ease) var(--rd); }
@keyframes rip-it { 35% { box-shadow: 0 0 46px rgba(143,141,255,.95), inset 0 0 22px rgba(143,141,255,.55); } }
@keyframes rip-ai { 35% { box-shadow: 0 0 46px rgba(88,230,175,.95), inset 0 0 22px rgba(88,230,175,.55); } }
.mnt__caption { position: absolute; top: 3%; z-index: 5; font-family: var(--mono); text-align: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.mnt__caption b { display: block; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 4px; }
.mnt__caption i { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--on-ink-3); }
.mnt__caption--it { left: 8%; color: var(--periwinkle); text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(102,102,255,.8); }
.mnt__caption--ai { right: 8%; color: var(--celadon); text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(47,174,131,.8); }
.mnt-form:not(.mnt-merged) .mnt__caption { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: .5s; }
.mnt-merged .mnt__caption--it { transform: translateX(66px); opacity: 0; transition-delay: 0s; }
.mnt-merged .mnt__caption--ai { transform: translateX(-66px); opacity: 0; transition-delay: 0s; }
.mnt__beam { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 8%; width: 4px; height: 80%; margin-left: -2px;
  border-radius: 4px; filter: blur(2.5px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--celadon) 25%, var(--columbia) 50%, #8f8dff 75%, transparent); }
.mnt__beam--steady { filter: blur(7px); width: 12px; margin-left: -6px; }
.mnt-ignite .mnt__beam--flash { animation: beam-flash 1.1s var(--ease); }
.mnt-merged .mnt__beam--steady { animation: beam-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite .9s; }
@keyframes beam-flash { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scaleY(.2); } 30% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1.02); } 100% { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes beam-breathe { 0%, 100% { opacity: .06; } 50% { opacity: .2; } }
.mnt__bloom { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 48%; width: 300px; height: 230px; margin: -115px 0 0 -150px;
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(46px); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 42% 50%, rgba(143,141,255,.4), transparent 68%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 60% 46%, rgba(47,174,131,.32), transparent 66%); }
.mnt-merged .mnt__bloom { animation: bloom-breathe 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes bloom-breathe { 0% { opacity: .25; transform: scale(.88); } 16% { opacity: .95; } 100% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.06); } }
.mnt__mote { position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.mnt-merged .mnt__mote { animation: mote-rise var(--mt) linear infinite var(--md); }
@keyframes mote-rise { 0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; } 12% { opacity: .5; }
  80% { opacity: .25; } 100% { transform: translateY(-110px); opacity: 0; } }
.mnt__shadow { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 82%; width: 210px; height: 48px; margin-left: -105px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,0,0,.5), transparent 70%); filter: blur(12px); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero__monument { display: none; }
  .hero__field--it, .hero__field--ai { opacity: .55; }
}

/* -- trustbar marquee -------------------------------------- */
.trustbar__inner .chips--marquee { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.chips--marquee { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent); }
.chips__track { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding-right: 10px; flex: none;
  animation: chips-scroll 32s linear infinite; }
.chips--marquee:hover .chips__track, .chips--marquee:focus-within .chips__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes chips-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .chips--marquee { -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .chips__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .chips__track[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}

/* -- spotlight border glow on cards ------------------------ */
.founder { position: relative; }
.card::after, .pillar::after, .founder::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
  background: radial-gradient(230px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(102,102,255,.55), transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: var(--spot, 0); transition: opacity .3s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.section--ink .card::after, .pillar--flag::after {
  background: radial-gradient(230px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(184,186,255,.6), transparent 70%);
}

/* -- ink sections: hairline + wash + cursor glow ----------- */
.section--ink:not(.trustbar) { isolation: isolate; }
.section--ink:not(.trustbar)::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(102,102,255,.55) 38%, rgba(185,240,215,.4) 62%, transparent); }
.section--ink:not(.trustbar)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(56% 260px at 50% 0%, rgba(102,102,255,.12), transparent 75%),
              radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--gx, 50%) var(--gy, -30%), rgba(102,102,255,.09), transparent 70%); }

/* -- statement word reveal (ink sections only) ------------- */
@media (scripting: enabled) {
  .statement__h.wr .wr__w { color: #45456a; transition: color .45s var(--ease); }
}
.statement__h.wr .wr__w.lit { color: #fff; }
.statement__h.wr .wr__w--grad.lit {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #8f8dff 0%, #c9e8ff 60%, #b9f0d7 110%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* -- engagement timeline draw ------------------------------ */
.tl { position: relative; }
.tl::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; height: 1px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--slate), #8f8dff 70%, var(--celadon));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(.3,.6,.2,1) .2s; }
.tl.is-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@media (scripting: enabled) {
  .tl .tl__item { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
  .tl .tl__item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .35s; }
  .tl .tl__item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .6s; }
  .tl .tl__item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .85s; }
  .tl .tl__item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 1.1s; }
}
.tl.is-visible .tl__item { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .tl::after { width: 1px; height: 100%; left: -1px; top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate), #8f8dff 70%, var(--celadon));
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  .tl.is-visible::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* -- primary button sheen ---------------------------------- */
.btn--primary { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn--primary::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -45%; width: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.32), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-8deg); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.btn--primary:hover::after, .btn--primary:focus-visible::after { animation: btn-sheen .8s var(--ease); }
@keyframes btn-sheen { 0% { left: -45%; opacity: 1; } 100% { left: 130%; opacity: 1; } }
.cta .btn--primary::after { background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(102,102,255,.2), transparent); }

/* -- CTA band: breathing conic rim -------------------------- */
.cta { overflow: visible; }
.cta__deco { border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: calc(var(--r-xl) + 3px);
  padding: 2px; pointer-events: none;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--cta-a), transparent 0 62%, rgba(185,240,215,.85) 74%,
              rgba(201,232,255,.9) 82%, rgba(102,102,255,.85) 90%, transparent 97%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: cta-rim 8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes cta-rim { 0% { --cta-a: 40deg; opacity: .6; } 50% { opacity: 1; } 100% { --cta-a: 400deg; opacity: .6; } }