/* ==========================================================
   CAELASTRA — site.css
   One stylesheet for every page. Structure:
     1. Fonts (self-hosted, no third-party requests)
     2. Tokens
     3. Base + typography
     4. Shared chrome: nav, mobile menu, cursor, thread, footer
     5. Components: buttons, links, reveal, split headings
     6. Home sections
     7. Inner pages: process, contact, privacy, 404
     8. Desktop-only layer   (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine)
     9. Phone-only layer     max-width: 760px
    10. Reduced motion
   ========================================================== */

/* 1. Fonts ------------------------------------------------- */

@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/cormorant-400.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/cormorant-500.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/cormorant-600.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant'; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/cormorant-400i.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant'; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/cormorant-500i.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/montserrat-300.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/montserrat-400.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/montserrat-500.woff2') format('woff2'); }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat'; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; font-display: swap; src: url('../fonts/montserrat-600.woff2') format('woff2'); }

/* Metric-matched fallbacks: while the real fonts load, text is set in a
   local font scaled to the same width, so nothing reflows when they swap in
   (this took the homepage layout shift from 0.05 to ~0). */
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant Fallback'; font-style: normal; src: local('Times New Roman'), local('Times'), local('Liberation Serif'); size-adjust: 94.7%; ascent-override: 97.6%; descent-override: 30.3%; line-gap-override: 0%; }
@font-face { font-family: 'Cormorant Fallback'; font-style: italic; src: local('Times New Roman Italic'), local('Times-Italic'), local('Liberation Serif Italic'); size-adjust: 87.5%; ascent-override: 105.6%; descent-override: 32.8%; line-gap-override: 0%; }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat Fallback'; font-weight: 100 400; src: local('Arial'), local('Helvetica'), local('Liberation Sans'), local('Roboto'); size-adjust: 109.4%; ascent-override: 88.5%; descent-override: 22.9%; line-gap-override: 0%; }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat Fallback'; font-weight: 500; src: local('Arial'), local('Helvetica'), local('Liberation Sans'), local('Roboto'); size-adjust: 112.8%; ascent-override: 85.8%; descent-override: 22.3%; line-gap-override: 0%; }
@font-face { font-family: 'Montserrat Fallback'; font-weight: 600 900; src: local('Arial'), local('Helvetica'), local('Liberation Sans'), local('Roboto'); size-adjust: 114.9%; ascent-override: 84.2%; descent-override: 21.8%; line-gap-override: 0%; }

/* 2. Tokens ------------------------------------------------ */

:root {
  --color-bg: #0C0A09;
  --color-bg-raised: #131110;
  --color-text: #FAF9F7;
  --color-text-muted: #948A81;      /* 5.6:1 on bg — comfortably AA */
  --color-border: #2A2521;
  --color-border-soft: #1D1916;

  --gold-light: #E3C687;
  --gold-mid: #C7A257;
  --gold-deep: #8F6F2E;
  --gold-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold-mid) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);

  --font-display: 'Cormorant', 'Cormorant Fallback', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', 'Montserrat Fallback', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 2rem;
  --space-lg: 4rem;
  --space-xl: 8rem;
  --space-2xl: 11rem;

  --content-width: 1200px;
  --text-measure: 60ch;
  --nav-h: 76px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --duration-base: 300ms;
}

/* 3. Base + typography ------------------------------------- */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1rem);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea { font: inherit; }
strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); }

::selection { background: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.35); color: var(--color-text); }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-mid); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 2px; }

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6.4vw, 6.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.3; }

p { max-width: var(--text-measure); text-wrap: pretty; }

.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.font-serif-italic, em.gild {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Gold ink — used sparingly on one word per section at most */
.gild {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, var(--gold-light) 30%, #F4E3B8 50%, var(--gold-mid) 70%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  background-position: 100% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  padding-right: 0.06em; /* italic overhang */
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.eyebrow__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
}

.eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow--center::before {
  content: '';
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: -100px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-text);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

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

.wrapper {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.section { padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 8.5rem) 0; position: relative; }

/* Grain — the paper under everything */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 300;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Cross-page transitions — native, zero added delay.
   Browsers without support simply navigate normally. */
@view-transition { navigation: auto; }
::view-transition-old(root) { animation: vt-out 260ms var(--ease-in-out) both; }
::view-transition-new(root) { animation: vt-in 520ms var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes vt-out { to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@keyframes vt-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } }

/* 4. Shared chrome ----------------------------------------- */

/* Nav */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 500ms var(--ease-out), border-color 500ms var(--ease-out),
              height 500ms var(--ease-out), transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

.nav.is-scrolled {
  --nav-h: 64px;
  background: rgba(12, 10, 9, 0.82);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border-soft);
}

.nav.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }

.nav__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nav__wordmark-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.7);
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav__links a,
.link-trace {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.78);
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a:focus-visible,
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--color-text); }

/* Underline grows from the centre; a small lit node lands at its end */
.nav__links a::after,
.link-trace::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__links a::before,
.link-trace::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -3px;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.9);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: opacity 250ms var(--ease-out), transform 350ms var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__links a:hover::after, .nav__links a:focus-visible::after, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after,
.link-trace:hover::after, .link-trace:focus-visible::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__links a:hover::before, .nav__links a:focus-visible::before,
.link-trace:hover::before, .link-trace:focus-visible::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition-delay: 260ms;
}

.nav__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.nav__cta {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transform: translate3d(var(--mx, 0px), var(--my, 0px), 0);
  transition: border-color 400ms var(--ease-out), color 400ms var(--ease-out), transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* A gold fill rises from the bottom on hover */
.nav__cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}

.nav__cta:hover, .nav__cta:focus-visible { border-color: var(--gold-mid); color: #1E1505; }
.nav__cta:hover::before, .nav__cta:focus-visible::before { transform: translateY(0); }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-right: -10px;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav__toggle-lines {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 8px;
}

.nav__toggle-lines::before,
.nav__toggle-lines::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out), width 500ms var(--ease-out), top 500ms var(--ease-out), background 400ms;
}

.nav__toggle-lines::before { top: 0; width: 22px; }
.nav__toggle-lines::after { top: 6.5px; width: 14px; background: var(--gold-mid); }

.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-lines::before { top: 3.25px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav__toggle-lines::after { top: 3.25px; width: 22px; transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--color-text); }

/* Mobile menu — a full-screen room, not a dropdown */
.menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.5rem) var(--gutter) calc(1.75rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  overflow-y: auto;
  visibility: hidden;
  clip-path: circle(0% at calc(100% - 38px) 38px);
  transition: clip-path 750ms var(--ease-in-out), visibility 0s linear 750ms;
}

.menu.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  clip-path: circle(150% at calc(100% - 38px) 38px);
  transition: clip-path 800ms var(--ease-in-out), visibility 0s;
}

.menu__list { list-style: none; position: relative; }

.menu__list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.menu__list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 500;
  transform: translateY(105%);
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out), color 300ms;
}

.menu__list a span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  min-width: 1.6rem;
}

.menu__list a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-light); }
.menu__list a:active { color: var(--gold-light); }

.menu.is-open .menu__list a { transform: translateY(0); }
.menu.is-open .menu__list li:nth-child(1) a { transition-delay: 220ms; }
.menu.is-open .menu__list li:nth-child(2) a { transition-delay: 280ms; }
.menu.is-open .menu__list li:nth-child(3) a { transition-delay: 340ms; }
.menu.is-open .menu__list li:nth-child(4) a { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.menu.is-open .menu__list li:nth-child(5) a { transition-delay: 460ms; }

.menu__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease-out), transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

.menu.is-open .menu__foot { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 520ms; }

.menu__foot .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding-block: 1.1rem; }

.menu__contact {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Custom cursor — only ever rendered on fine pointers (see layer 8) */
.cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; }

/* Ambient glow that follows the pointer on desktop */

/* Scroll-progress thread — kept as one clean straight line, per brief */
.thread {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.75rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 40vh;
  max-height: 320px;
  z-index: 50;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.thread__track { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--color-border); }

.thread__fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

.thread__node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  margin: -2.5px 0 0 -2.5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.85);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0 calc(var(--space-md) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.footer__lede a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer__col ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer__col a { color: rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.85); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--color-text); }

.footer__mark {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 19.5vw, 19rem);
  line-height: 0.78;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.12em 0 0.06em;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--fx, 50%) 30%, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold-mid) 14%, var(--gold-deep) 30%, #2A2215 60%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__top-link {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
}

.footer__top-link svg { transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out); }
.footer__top-link:hover svg { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* 5. Components -------------------------------------------- */

.btn {
  --mx: 0px; --my: 0px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.7rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transform: translate3d(var(--mx), var(--my), 0);
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out),
              border-color 400ms var(--ease-out), filter 400ms var(--ease-out);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.btn__label { position: relative; display: inline-block; transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out); }

.btn__arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

.btn:hover .btn__arrow, .btn:focus-visible .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Light sweep */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent, rgba(255, 250, 235, 0.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 900ms var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn:hover::before, .btn:focus-visible::before { left: 130%; }

/* Touch ripple — position set from pointerdown */
.btn__ripple {
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: -6px 0 0 -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ripple 700ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes ripple { to { transform: scale(40); opacity: 0; } }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  background-size: 140% 140%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  color: #1E1505;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -6px rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 245, 215, 0.45);
}

.btn--primary:hover, .btn--primary:focus-visible {
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -10px rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 245, 215, 0.55);
}

.btn--ghost:hover, .btn--ghost:focus-visible { border-color: var(--gold-light); }

.btn:active { transition-duration: 120ms; filter: brightness(0.94); }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.8);
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.text-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.35rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.text-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0.35rem;
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 1;
}

.text-link:hover, .text-link:focus-visible { color: var(--color-text); }
.text-link:hover::before, .text-link:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }

/* Scroll reveal. Only hidden once JS has confirmed it is running
   (html.js), so content can never get stuck invisible. */
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 1000ms var(--ease-out), transform 1100ms var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}

.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Failsafe: if site.js never loads, reveal everything after 4s */
@keyframes reveal-failsafe { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.js .reveal:not(.is-visible) { animation: reveal-failsafe 1ms linear 4s forwards; }
.js-ready .reveal:not(.is-visible) { animation: none; }

/* Split headings — words rise out of their own baselines */
.split .w { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 0.08em; margin-bottom: -0.08em; }
.split .w__i { display: inline-block; }
.js .split:not(.is-visible) .w__i { transform: translateY(105%); }
.js .split .w__i { transition: transform 1100ms var(--ease-out); transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 55ms); }
.js .split.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Hero entrance is pure CSS — it never depends on JS running,
   which fixes the old "hero blank until you scroll" bug for good. */
@keyframes rise { from { transform: translateY(105%); } to { transform: none; } }
@keyframes fade-up { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes mark-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94); filter: blur(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; } }
@keyframes gild-sweep { from { background-position: 100% 0; } to { background-position: 0% 0; } }

.intro-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.1em; margin-bottom: -0.1em; }
.intro-line > span { display: inline-block; animation: rise 1300ms var(--ease-out) both; animation-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.intro-fade { animation: fade-up 1100ms var(--ease-out) both; animation-delay: var(--d, 0ms); }
.intro-line .gild { animation: gild-sweep 2600ms var(--ease-in-out) both; animation-delay: calc(var(--d, 0ms) + 600ms); }

.d1 { --d: 150ms; } .d2 { --d: 300ms; } .d3 { --d: 450ms; } .d4 { --d: 650ms; }
.d5 { --d: 850ms; } .d6 { --d: 1050ms; } .d7 { --d: 1250ms; } .d8 { --d: 1500ms; }

/* 6. Home sections ----------------------------------------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem) var(--gutter) 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 38%, rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.13) 0%, rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.035) 45%, transparent 72%);
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 30%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--color-bg));
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* The maze — generated in js/site.js from a fixed seed, echoing the logo */
.maze-field {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 44%;
  width: min(1240px, 150vmax);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: fade-in 2000ms ease both;
  animation-delay: 200ms;
}

.maze-field svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.maze-field--spin svg { will-change: transform; }

.maze__walls {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.075);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}

.maze__walls--lit {
  stroke: rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.5);
}

.maze-field__lit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 240px at var(--lx, -999px) var(--ly, -999px), #000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 45%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 240px at var(--lx, -999px) var(--ly, -999px), #000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 45%, transparent 100%);
}

.maze__route {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.maze__traveller {
  fill: #F4E3B8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.95));
}

/* Hero text keeps a soft halo of background so the maze never fights it */
.hero__eyebrow, .hero__headline, .hero__sub { text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-bg), 0 0 40px var(--color-bg); }
.hero__headline .gild { text-shadow: none; }

.hero__mark {
  width: clamp(170px, 17vw, 250px);
  height: auto;
  animation: mark-in 1600ms var(--ease-out) both;
}

.hero__eyebrow { margin: 2.25rem 0 0; justify-content: center; }
.hero__eyebrow::after { display: none; }

.hero__headline {
  max-width: 14ch;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.75rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hero__sub {
  max-width: 44ch;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.hero__cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 2rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__scroll-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -40%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 40%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  animation: scroll-drip 2400ms var(--ease-in-out) infinite 2s;
}

@media (max-height: 980px) { .hero__scroll { display: none; } }

/* Short screens (phones held sideways): a compact hero so the headline is in view */
@media (max-height: 520px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.5rem); padding-bottom: 3rem; }
  .hero__mark { width: 110px; }
  .hero__eyebrow { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 3.6rem); margin-top: 0.6rem; }
  .hero__sub { margin-top: 1rem; }
  .hero__cta-row { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
  .maze-field { top: 40%; }
}

@keyframes scroll-drip { 0% { top: -40%; } 60%, 100% { top: 100%; } }

/* Scroll-lit words: JS sets --lit on each word from 0 to 1 as it passes */
[data-lit] .sw { color: rgba(250, 249, 247, calc(0.14 + var(--lit, 1) * 0.86)); transition: color 200ms linear; }
[data-lit] .sw--gold { color: var(--gold-light); }
.js [data-lit] .sw--gold {
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-mid));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: calc(0.2 + var(--lit, 1) * 0.8);
}

/* Process teaser — four stops on one path */
.steps {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  list-style: none;
  padding-top: 2.4rem;
}

.steps__rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.steps__rail-fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-light));
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 2200ms var(--ease-in-out);
}

.steps.is-visible .steps__rail-fill { transform: scaleX(1); }

.step { position: relative; padding-right: var(--space-sm); }

.step__node {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(-2.4rem - 4px);
  left: 0;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background 500ms var(--ease-out), border-color 500ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.steps.is-visible .step__node {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.7);
}

.step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.step p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

.section-foot { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }

/* Evidence */

/* Live measurement panel — real numbers from the visitor's own browser */
.proof {
  --rx: 0deg; --ry: 0deg; --gx: 50%; --gy: 0%;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx) var(--gy), rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.08), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015), transparent),
    var(--color-bg);
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--rx)) rotateY(var(--ry));
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out), border-color 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.proof::before, .proof::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.proof::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-mid); border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-mid); }
.proof::after { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-mid); border-right: 1px solid var(--gold-mid); }

.proof__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.proof__live { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; color: var(--gold-light); }

.proof__live::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.6);
  animation: pulse 2200ms var(--ease-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.55); } 70%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0); } }

.proof__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 1.6rem;
}

.proof__rows { list-style: none; }

.proof__row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.proof__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.proof__value small { font-size: 0.55em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-left: 0.15em; }

.proof__note {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stats */

/* Closing CTA */
.audit-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.audit-cta__rings {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: min(1100px, 170vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.audit-cta__rings circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.07); stroke-width: 1; }
.audit-cta__rings circle:nth-child(3n) { stroke-dasharray: 2 10; stroke: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.12); }

.audit-cta__inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.audit-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem); }
.audit-cta__lede { margin: 1.6rem auto 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 52ch; }

/* 7. Inner pages ------------------------------------------- */

.page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem)) 0 var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: clip;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.page-hero__inner { max-width: 860px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 7rem); line-height: 0.98; }
.page-hero p.lede { margin-top: 1.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 50ch; }

.page-hero__maze .maze__route, .lost .maze__route { opacity: 0.6; }

/* Text that sits over a maze gets a soft halo of background so it always reads */
.page-hero__inner, .lost > div { text-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--color-bg), 0 0 36px var(--color-bg); }
.page-hero__inner .gild, .lost .gild { text-shadow: none; }

.page-hero + main > .section:first-child { padding-top: var(--space-md); }

/* Process page — a single path with four stations */
.journey { list-style: none; position: relative; }

.journey__rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: 44px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.journey__rail-fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(var(--p, 0));
}

.journey__num {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  transition: color 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

.journey__num::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: background 600ms var(--ease-out), border-color 600ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 600ms var(--ease-out), transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* Contact */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info__list { list-style: none; margin-top: var(--space-lg); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.contact-info__list li {
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  transition: padding-left 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.contact-info__list span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 1.15rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: color 400ms; }
.contact-info__list p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.contact-direct { margin-top: var(--space-lg); display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.contact-direct__row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  transition: color 400ms var(--ease-out);
}

.contact-direct__row svg { color: var(--gold-mid); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out); }
.contact-direct__row:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.contact-direct__row:hover svg { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018), transparent 40%);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-form__head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem); }
.contact-form__meter { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); white-space: nowrap; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.contact-form__meter b { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }

.field { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 0.35rem; }

.field label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color 400ms var(--ease-out);
}

.field label em { font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: none; opacity: 0.8; }

.field input, .field textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;           /* 16px: stops iOS zooming on focus */
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 0;
  width: 100%;
  caret-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.6; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #5E5750; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; }
.field:focus-within label { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Underline draws in from the left on focus */
.field__line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.field:focus-within .field__line { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* A small gold tick appears once a field is filled in correctly */
.field__tick {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.95rem;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.field__tick path { stroke-dasharray: 20; stroke-dashoffset: 20; transition: stroke-dashoffset 500ms var(--ease-out); }
.field.is-valid .field__tick path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

.field.is-invalid input, .field.is-invalid textarea { border-bottom-color: #B4674F; }
.field__error { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #D98C73; min-height: 0; }

.contact-form__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.contact-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 44ch; }
.contact-note a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--color-border); }
.contact-note a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--gold-mid); }

.copy-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: border-color 400ms, color 400ms;
}

.copy-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold-mid); }
.copy-btn.is-copied { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Privacy */
.legal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.legal__toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem);
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal__toc a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1rem;
  margin-left: -1px;
  border-left: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color 300ms, border-color 300ms;
}

.legal__toc a:hover, .legal__toc a.is-active { color: var(--color-text); border-left-color: var(--gold-mid); }

.prose { max-width: 66ch; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin: var(--space-lg) 0 1rem; }
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1rem; }
.prose a { color: var(--color-text); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.prose a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--gold-light); }
.prose ul { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--gold-mid); }

/* 404 */
.lost {
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) var(--gutter) 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.lost h1 { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.lost p { margin: 1.4rem auto 2.4rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 40ch; }

/* ==========================================================
   6b. Page signatures & v2 components
   Each page has one idea that belongs only to it:
     Home    — the maze lantern, the ledger
     Work    — rows that summon a floating preview
     Case    — before/after comparison, measured bars
     Process — a working artefact for every step
     FAQ     — answers that find themselves as you type
     Contact — a brief that writes itself as you fill it in
   ========================================================== */

:root { interpolate-size: allow-keywords; }

a, button, input, label, summary, select, textarea { touch-action: manipulation; }

.btn--sm { padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem; min-height: 44px; font-size: 0.64rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.15rem 2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }

.section-head { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

/* Sections below the first screen skip layout and paint until they're
   near the viewport — a large saving on phones. */
main > .section, main > .manifesto, main > .audit-cta, .footer {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: auto 900px;
}

/* ---- Home: manifesto -------------------------------------- */

.manifesto { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl); }

.manifesto__text {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.4vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 19ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* ---- Home: four signals ------------------------------------ */

.signals__grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-lg); }

.signals__intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: 1rem var(--space-lg); align-items: end; }
.signals__intro .eyebrow { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-bottom: 0; }
.signals__intro h2 { max-width: 14ch; }
.signals__lede { color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 36ch; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.signals__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.signal {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.4rem 1.8rem 2.6rem;
}

.signal + .signal { border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.signal:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

.signal__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.signal h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.signal p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.signal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* ---- Home: showcase ---------------------------------------- */

.showcase__head { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.showcase__head h2 { max-width: 16ch; }

.showcase__card { display: block; color: inherit; }

.showcase__media {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 7% 7% 0;
}

.showcase__desktop img,
.case-cover__screen img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.04);
  transition: transform 1200ms var(--ease-out), border-color 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

.showcase__phone,
.case-cover__phone {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 22%;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.showcase__phone img,
.case-cover__phone img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  transition: transform 1200ms var(--ease-out);
}

.showcase__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
  gap: 1rem var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.showcase__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
}

.showcase__summary { grid-column: 1; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 40ch; }

.showcase__stats {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / span 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.showcase__stats dt { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.showcase__stats dd:not(.showcase__was) {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.showcase__stats dd small { font-size: 0.4em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-left: 0.15em; }
.showcase__was { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-color: rgba(148, 138, 129, 0.5); }

.showcase__more { grid-column: 1; justify-self: start; }

/* ---- Home: ledger ------------------------------------------ */

.ledger-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.ledger-section__intro h2 { max-width: 10ch; }
.ledger-section__intro p { margin-top: 1.4rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 40ch; }

.ledger {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 30%),
    var(--color-bg-raised);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ledger::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ledger__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ledger__stamp {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}

.ledger__rows { list-style: none; }

.ledger__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.ledger__item { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.ledger__item small { display: block; font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 0.15rem; }

.ledger__dots {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 6px 2px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
}

.ledger__tick { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.ledger__total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 3px double var(--color-border);
}

.ledger__total > span { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.ledger__total strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* The ledger writes itself: rows arrive one by one, ticks land last */
.js .ledger .ledger__row { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease-out), transform 700ms var(--ease-out); transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 110ms + 250ms); }
.js .ledger .ledger__tick { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.4); transition: opacity 300ms, transform 500ms var(--ease-out); transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 110ms + 600ms); }
.js .ledger.is-visible .ledger__row { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .ledger.is-visible .ledger__tick { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---- Q&A (home teaser + FAQ page) -------------------------- */

.faq-teaser__grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-teaser__grid > div:first-child { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 1rem 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.faq-teaser__grid > div:first-child .eyebrow { flex-basis: 100%; margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-teaser__grid h2 { max-width: 16ch; }

.qa-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.qa { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.qa summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 300ms var(--ease-out);
}

.qa summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.qa summary > span:not(.qa__icon):not(.qa__cat) { flex: 1; }
.qa summary:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.qa__cat {
  flex: 0 0 6.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.qa__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qa__icon::before, .qa__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-mid);
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

.qa__icon::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.qa[open] .qa__icon::after { transform: rotate(0deg); }

.qa__body { padding: 0 2rem 1.8rem 0; }
.qa__body p { color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 62ch; }

/* Smooth open/close where the browser supports it; instant elsewhere */
.qa::details-content {
  block-size: 0;
  overflow: clip;
  transition: block-size 550ms var(--ease-out), content-visibility 550ms allow-discrete;
}
.qa[open]::details-content { block-size: auto; }

mark.hl {
  background: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.22);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0 0.1em;
}

/* ---- Audit CTA (compact variant) --------------------------- */

.audit-cta--compact { padding: var(--space-xl) var(--gutter); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft); }
.audit-cta--compact h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); }
.audit-cta .btn { margin-top: 2.4rem; }

/* ---- Breadcrumbs ------------------------------------------- */

.crumbs { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.crumbs [aria-current] { color: var(--gold-mid); }

/* ---- Work index -------------------------------------------- */

.work-index { padding-top: var(--space-md); }

.work-list { list-style: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.work-row { position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

.work-row__link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4rem minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 14rem) 5rem 2rem;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.4rem 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.work-row__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.work-row__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out), color 400ms var(--ease-out);
}

.work-row__sector, .work-row__year { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.work-row__year { text-align: right; }
.work-row__arrow { color: var(--gold-mid); transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out); justify-self: end; }
.work-row__arrow .btn__arrow { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.work-row__summary { padding: 0 0 2.4rem 5.5rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 70ch; }
.work-row__thumb { display: none; }

.work-row--next .work-row__title { color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.55); }
.work-row--next .work-row__link { padding-bottom: 2.4rem; }

.work-row::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep) 60%, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease-out);
}

.work-row:hover::after, .work-row:focus-within::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.work-row:hover .work-row__title, .work-row:focus-within .work-row__title { transform: translateX(0.6rem); color: var(--gold-light); }
.work-row--next:hover .work-row__title { color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold-light); }
.work-row:hover .work-row__arrow, .work-row:focus-within .work-row__arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

.work-preview { display: none; }

.work-feature { margin-top: var(--space-xl); display: block; }
.work-feature .showcase__media { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.work-feature__cap { margin-top: 1.2rem; text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.work-method__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: start; }
.work-method__grid h2 { max-width: 12ch; }

.method { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.method li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr; gap: 0.3rem 1.5rem; padding: 1.8rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.method span { grid-row: 1 / span 2; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.method h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; }
.method p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---- Case study -------------------------------------------- */

.case-hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7.5rem)) 0 var(--space-lg); }
.case-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.2vw, 6rem); line-height: 1; max-width: 17ch; }
.case-hero__title .intro-line > span { display: inline; }

.case-hero__foot {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.case-hero__summary { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 40ch; }
.case-hero__meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.case-hero__meta dt { font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.case-hero__meta dd { font-size: 0.92rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }

.case-cover {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1360px, calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter)));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 6% 6% 0;
  transform: scale(var(--s, 1));
  transform-origin: 50% 0;
}

.case-why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: start; }

.case-why__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 26ch;
}

.case-audit__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.findings { list-style: none; margin-top: var(--space-lg); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.finding { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; padding: 1.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.finding__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.finding h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.finding p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Before/after comparison */
.compare { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem); }

.compare__frame {
  --pos: 50%;
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 360px);
  margin-left: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 390 / 844;
  border-radius: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 10px;
  background: #080706;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.compare__frame > img,
.compare__before {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.compare__frame > img, .compare__before img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }

.compare__before { clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--pos)) 0 0); }
.compare__before img { position: absolute; inset: 0; }

.compare__handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: calc(10px + (100% - 20px) * var(--pos-n, 0.5));
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.compare__handle span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin: -20px 0 0 -20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.compare__handle span::before, .compare__handle span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: -3px;
  border-left: 1.5px solid #1E1505;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #1E1505;
}
.compare__handle span::before { left: 11px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.compare__handle span::after { right: 11px; transform: rotate(-135deg); }

.compare__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(12, 10, 9, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.compare__tag--before { left: 22px; }
.compare__tag--after { right: 22px; color: var(--gold-light); }

.compare__range {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.compare { display: grid; }
.compare .compare__frame, .compare .compare__range { grid-area: 1 / 1; }
.compare__range { width: min(100%, 360px); justify-self: end; }
.compare:has(.compare__range:focus-visible) .compare__frame { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-mid); outline-offset: 4px; }
.compare figcaption { grid-row: 2; margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-align: right; }

.case-decisions__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: start; }
.case-decisions__aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem); }
.case-decisions__aside h2 { max-width: 9ch; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

.decisions { list-style: none; counter-reset: d; }
.decision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4rem 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.decision:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.decision__num { grid-row: 1 / span 2; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold-deep); }
.decision h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.15; }
.decision p { color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 58ch; }

.case-results h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.case-results__note { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; max-width: 60ch; }

.bars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2.4rem var(--space-lg); margin: var(--space-lg) 0; }
.bar__label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }

.bar__track { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; height: 26px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.bar__track span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--w, 0%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 1400ms var(--ease-out);
}
.bar__track--before span { background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #2A2521 0 6px, #221E1B 6px 12px); }
.bar__track--after span { background: var(--gold-grad); }
.bar__track em { font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.bar__track--before em { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.bar__track--after em { color: var(--gold-light); }
.js .bar:not(.is-visible) .bar__track span { width: 0; }

.bars__legend { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.bars__key { width: 18px; height: 10px; border-radius: 2px; display: inline-block; }
.bars__key--before { background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #2A2521 0 3px, #221E1B 3px 6px); }
.bars__key--after { background: var(--gold-grad); margin-left: 1rem; }

.case-results .proof { max-width: 640px; }

/* ---- Process: chapters & artefacts ------------------------- */

.chapter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 89px minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}
.chapter + .chapter { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft); }
.chapter .journey__num { align-self: start; }
.chapter.is-reached .journey__num { color: var(--gold-light); }
.chapter.is-reached .journey__num::before {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.75);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.chapter h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.chapter__text p { color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 48ch; }
.chapter__cost { margin-top: 1.2rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

.artifact {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), transparent 40%), var(--color-bg-raised);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.6rem;
}

.artifact figcaption { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.artifact__verdict { margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold-light); }

.artifact--score ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.artifact--score li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5rem 1fr 2.2rem; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.artifact--score b { font-weight: 500; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; text-align: right; }
.meter { height: 4px; background: var(--color-border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.js .artifact:not(.is-visible) .meter i { width: 0; }
.meter i { display: block; height: 100%; width: var(--m, 0%); background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 4px; transition: width 1400ms var(--ease-out); }

.artifact--reviews blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.35; padding: 0.9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft); }
.artifact--reviews mark {
  color: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.35) 60%) no-repeat 0 0 / 0% 100%;
  transition: background-size 1200ms var(--ease-out) 400ms;
}
.artifact--reviews.is-visible mark { background-size: 100% 100%; }

.wire { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.wire > span, .wire__cards i {
  display: block;
  border: 1px dashed #3A332D;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 700ms var(--ease-out), border-color 700ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 700ms;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 180ms);
}
.wire__nav { height: 14px; }
.wire__hero { height: 88px; }
.wire__line { height: 10px; width: 80%; }
.wire__line--short { width: 55%; }
.wire__btn { height: 22px; width: 34%; border-radius: 999px !important; }
.wire__cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; border: 0 !important; }
.wire__cards i { height: 46px; }
.artifact--build.is-visible .wire > span, .artifact--build.is-visible .wire__cards i { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--color-border); background: #1B1815; }
.artifact--build.is-visible .wire__hero { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.25), transparent 60%), #1B1815; }
.artifact--build.is-visible .wire__btn { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: transparent; }
.artifact--build.is-visible .wire__cards { background: none; }

.dial { position: relative; width: 170px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dial svg { width: 100%; height: auto; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.dial circle { fill: none; stroke-width: 6; }
.dial__track { stroke: var(--color-border); }
.dial__fill { stroke: var(--gold-mid); stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: var(--off, 100); transition: stroke-dashoffset 1600ms var(--ease-out); }
.dial__value { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-content: center; text-align: center; }
.dial__value b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold-light); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.dial__value small { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.artifact--prove { text-align: center; }

/* Pricing */
.pricing { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft); }
.pricing__head { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.pricing__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: start; }

.price-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--color-bg-raised);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.price-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.price-card__label { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.price-card__price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1; margin: 0.8rem 0; color: var(--gold-light); }
.price-card__price small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.price-card__range { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.price-card__list { list-style: none; margin: 1.8rem 0 2rem; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.price-card__list li { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: baseline; }
.price-card__list svg { color: var(--gold-light); flex-shrink: 0; transform: translateY(2px); }

.extras__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.extras__list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.extras__list li { padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.extras__list li:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 1.4rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.extras__list h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.extras__list p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.extras__list li:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.care { margin-top: 2rem; padding: 1.6rem; border: 1px dashed var(--color-border); border-radius: 6px; }
.care h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.care p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---- FAQ: the ask box -------------------------------------- */

.page-hero--faq .page-hero__inner { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

.ask { max-width: 860px; }
.ask__label { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }

.ask__field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: border-color 400ms;
}

.ask__field::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 800ms var(--ease-out);
}

.ask__field:focus-within::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ask__icon { color: var(--gold-mid); flex-shrink: 0; }

.ask__field input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  caret-color: var(--gold-light);
}
.ask__field input:focus { outline: none; }
.ask__field input::placeholder { color: #5A524B; }
.ask__field input::-webkit-search-cancel-button { display: none; }
.ask__clear { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.ask__clear:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.ask__clear[hidden] { display: none; }

.ask__status { min-height: 1.4em; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.ask__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }

.chip {
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: border-color 300ms, color 300ms, background 300ms;
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--color-text); }
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] { border-color: var(--gold-mid); color: #1E1505; background: var(--gold-grad); }

.qa-list--full .qa[hidden] { display: none; }

.ask-empty {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  justify-items: start;
}
.ask-empty[hidden] { display: none; }
.ask-empty__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; }
.ask-empty p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ---- Contact: form + the brief ----------------------------- */

.contact-section { padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.contact-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); }

.contact-form__legend { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: -1.2rem; }
.req { color: var(--gold-mid); }
.field label .req { margin: 0 auto 0 -0.7rem; }
.field--choice .choice { display: inline-flex; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.contact-form__legend span { color: var(--gold-mid); }

.field--choice { border: 0; }
.field--choice legend { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.choices { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.choice { position: relative; }
.choice input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.choice span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: border-color 300ms, background 300ms, color 300ms;
}
.choice:hover span { border-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.choice input:checked + span { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #1E1505; border-color: transparent; font-weight: 500; }
.choice input:focus-visible + span { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-mid); outline-offset: 3px; }
.field--choice.is-invalid .choice span { border-color: #B4674F; }

.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.btn[aria-busy="true"] { pointer-events: none; filter: saturate(0.6) brightness(0.9); }
.btn[aria-busy="true"] .btn__arrow { animation: busy 900ms var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }
@keyframes busy { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(6px); } }

.form-state { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-top: 1.6rem; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.form-state[hidden] { display: none; }
.form-state:focus { outline: none; }
.form-state__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.1; }
.form-state--success .form-state__title { color: var(--gold-light); }
.form-state p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.form-state b { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; }
.form-state__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.contact-form.is-sent .field, .contact-form.is-sent .contact-form__actions, .contact-form.is-sent .contact-form__legend { display: none; }

.contact-aside { display: grid; gap: var(--space-lg); position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem); }

.brief {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0 33px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 33px 34px),
    var(--color-bg-raised);
}
.brief__label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.brief__body { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.brief__sign { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.brief__slot { color: #6E655D; font-style: italic; border-bottom: 1px dashed #4A423C; transition: color 400ms, border-color 400ms; }
.brief__slot.is-filled { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: normal; border-bottom-color: transparent; }
[data-slot-wrap][hidden] { display: none; }

.next-steps .contact-info__list { margin-top: 0.4rem; }

/* ---- 404 --------------------------------------------------- */

.lost__path { width: min(560px, 90vw); margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; overflow: visible; }
.lost__walls { fill: none; stroke: var(--color-border); stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; }
.lost__route, .lost__back { fill: none; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; stroke-dasharray: 1 1; }
.lost__route { stroke: var(--gold-mid); animation: draw 2200ms var(--ease-in-out) 400ms both; }
.lost__back { stroke: var(--gold-light); stroke-dasharray: 0.02 0.03; opacity: 0; animation: fade-in 600ms ease 2800ms forwards; }
.lost__dot { fill: #F4E3B8; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.9)); }
.lost__actions { display: flex; gap: 2rem; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
@keyframes draw { from { stroke-dashoffset: 1; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* ---- Scale-in on scroll (case cover) ----------------------- */
[data-scale-in] { will-change: transform; }

/* ---- Tablet & phone for v2 components ---------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ledger-section__grid, .faq-teaser__grid, .work-method__grid,
  .case-why__grid, .case-decisions__grid, .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .case-decisions__aside { position: static; }
  .signals__intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signals__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .signal:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
  .signal:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .case-audit__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare { position: static; }
  .compare__frame, .compare__range { margin: 0 auto; justify-self: center; }
  .compare figcaption { text-align: center; }
  .chapter { grid-template-columns: 89px minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .chapter .artifact { grid-column: 2; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-aside { position: static; }
  .case-hero__foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .work-row__link { grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr) auto 2rem; }
  .work-row__sector { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .manifesto { padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
  .manifesto__text { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem); }

  .signals__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signal, .signal + .signal, .signal:nth-child(3) { padding: 1.6rem 0; border-left: 0; }
  .signal + .signal { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .signal__num { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

  .showcase__media { padding: 0 10% 12% 0; }
  .showcase__phone, .case-cover__phone { width: 30%; min-width: 0; }
  .showcase__phone img, .case-cover__phone img { border-radius: 14px; }
  .showcase__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .showcase__stats { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .showcase__stats dd:not(.showcase__was) { font-size: 2rem; }
  .showcase__stats dt { font-size: 0.64rem; min-height: 2.4em; }

  .ledger { padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem; }
  .ledger__row { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .ledger__item { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .ledger__dots { display: none; }
  .ledger__row { justify-content: space-between; }

  .qa summary { font-size: 1.25rem; padding: 1.25rem 0; min-height: 44px; }
  .qa__cat { display: none; }
  .qa__body { padding-right: 0; }

  .work-row__link { grid-template-columns: 2.4rem minmax(0, 1fr) 1.5rem; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 1.8rem 0 1rem; }
  .work-row__year { display: none; }
  .work-row__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 11vw, 3rem); }
  .work-row__thumb { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .work-row__summary { padding: 0 0 1.8rem; }

  .method li { grid-template-columns: 2.4rem 1fr; }

  .case-hero__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-cover { padding: 0 10% 12% 0; }
  .finding { grid-template-columns: 2.4rem 1fr; }
  .decision { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 1.8rem 0; }
  .decision__num { grid-row: auto; font-size: 2rem; }
  .bars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare__frame, .compare__range { width: min(100%, 300px); }

  .chapter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; padding: 2.5rem 0 2.5rem 2.6rem; }
  .chapter .journey__num { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2.5rem; width: 21px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.9rem; padding-top: 0; }
  .chapter .artifact { grid-column: 1; }
  .extras__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .extras__list li:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .price-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .brief { display: none; }
  .contact-form { order: 0; }
  .choice span { min-height: 48px; }
  .form-state__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .ask__field input { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .ask-empty .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Desktop-only: the floating work preview and gentle hovers */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .work-preview {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 420px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    margin: -130px 0 0 -210px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 60;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    scale: 0.85;
    transform: translate3d(var(--px, -999px), var(--py, -999px), 0) rotate(var(--pr, 0deg));
    transition: opacity 400ms var(--ease-out), scale 700ms var(--ease-out);
  }
  .work-preview.is-on { opacity: 1; scale: 1; }
  .work-preview img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }

  .signal:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .showcase__card:hover .showcase__desktop img { transform: scale(1.015); border-color: rgba(199, 162, 87, 0.4); }
  .showcase__card:hover .showcase__phone img { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}


/* 8. Desktop layer — fine pointers only -------------------- */

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .has-cursor, .has-cursor * { cursor: none !important; }
  .has-cursor input, .has-cursor textarea { cursor: text !important; }

  .cursor, .cursor-ring {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 400;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 400ms ease;
  }

  .has-cursor .cursor, .has-cursor .cursor-ring { opacity: 1; }
  .cursor-hidden .cursor, .cursor-hidden .cursor-ring { opacity: 0 !important; }

  .cursor {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    margin: -3px 0 0 -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.8);
  }

  .cursor-ring {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin: -20px 0 0 -20px;
  }

  .cursor-ring__inner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.45);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out), background 400ms var(--ease-out), border-color 400ms var(--ease-out);
  }

  .cursor-ring__label {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1E1505;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
    transition: opacity 250ms, transform 400ms var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Over something clickable: the ring opens up */
  .cursor-link .cursor-ring__inner { transform: scale(1.5); background: rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.08); border-color: rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.8); }
  .cursor-link .cursor { transform: scale(0.5); }

  /* With a label ("Email", "Open"…): a small gold tag floats beside the
     pointer, so it never sits on top of the text being pointed at */
  .cursor-label .cursor-ring__inner { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.5); background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
  .cursor-label .cursor-ring__label { opacity: 1; transform: scale(0.66); }

  .cursor-down .cursor-ring__inner { transform: scale(0.75); }
  .cursor-link.cursor-down .cursor-ring__inner { transform: scale(1.25); }

  
  .maze__route { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.45)); }
  

  .contact-info__list li:hover { padding-left: 0.6rem; }
  .contact-info__list li:hover span { color: var(--gold-light); }

  .step { transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out); }
  .step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .step:hover .step__num { color: var(--gold-light); }

  .nav__wordmark:hover .nav__wordmark-dot { transform: scale(1.6); }
}

/* Tablet ---------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  
  
  
  
  
  
  .contact-grid { gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .legal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal__toc { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .thread { display: none; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .steps__rail { display: none; }
  .step__node { display: none; }
  .steps { padding-top: 0; }
  .step { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-top: 1.2rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__lede { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* 9. Phone layer — designed for the thumb, not shrunk ------ */

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 64px; --space-2xl: 6.5rem; --space-xl: 4.5rem; --space-lg: 3rem; }

  /* Nav: always solid on a phone so content never shows through */
  .nav {
    background: rgba(12, 10, 9, 0.94);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border-soft);
    padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top);
    height: calc(var(--nav-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top));
  }
  .nav.is-scrolled { --nav-h: 64px; }
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  body.menu-open .nav { background: var(--color-bg); border-bottom-color: transparent; transform: none; }

  h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9.5vw, 2.7rem); }

  /* Hero: fills the screen, content sits in the thumb zone */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.5rem) var(--gutter) 3.25rem;
  }
  .maze-field { top: 34%; width: 175vw; }
  /* Hero text keeps a soft halo of background so the maze never fights it */
.hero__eyebrow, .hero__headline, .hero__sub { text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-bg), 0 0 40px var(--color-bg); }
.hero__headline .gild { text-shadow: none; }

.hero__mark { width: 168px; }
  .hero__eyebrow { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 14vw, 3.9rem); margin-top: 1rem; }
  .hero__sub { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 1.3rem; }
  .hero__cta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; width: 100%; margin-top: 2rem; }
  .hero__cta-row .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding-block: 1.1rem; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }

  
  

  /* Process teaser becomes a vertical path that fills as you scroll */
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; margin-top: 2.2rem; padding-left: 2rem; }
  .steps__rail { display: block; left: 4px; right: auto; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .steps__rail-fill { transform-origin: top; transform: scaleY(var(--p, 0)); transition: none; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-deep)); }
  .steps.is-visible .steps__rail-fill { transform: scaleY(var(--p, 0)); }
  .step { border-top: none; padding: 0 0 2.2rem; }
  .step__node { display: block; top: 6px; left: calc(-2rem); transition-delay: 0ms !important; }
  .steps.is-visible .step__node { background: var(--color-bg); border-color: var(--color-border); box-shadow: none; }
  .step.is-reached .step__node { background: var(--gold-light) !important; border-color: var(--gold-light) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(227, 198, 135, 0.7) !important; }
  .step__num { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

  
  .proof__value { font-size: 1.45rem; }

  /* Stats swipe sideways instead of stacking into a long column */
  
  
  

  
  .audit-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .page-hero { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3.5rem); padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 15vw, 4.2rem); }
  

  .journey__rail { left: 10px; }
  
  .journey__num { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2.5rem; width: 21px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.9rem; padding-top: 0; }
  .journey__num::before { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  
  

  /* Contact: the form comes first on a phone; the reassurance follows */
  .contact-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .contact-form { order: -1; padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.6rem; }
  .contact-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .contact-info__list { margin-top: var(--space-md); }

  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .footer__top > .footer__col:nth-child(2) ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.3rem 1.6rem; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer__col a { display: inline-block; padding: 0.2rem 0; }

  /* Sticky call-to-action — appears once the hero has passed */
  .dock {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    bottom: calc(0.75rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    z-index: 80;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(19, 17, 16, 0.9);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(160%);
    transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-out);
  }
  .dock.is-shown { transform: none; }
  .dock__text { font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
  .dock__text b { display: block; color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; }
  .dock .btn { padding: 0.8rem 1.15rem; min-height: 44px; font-size: 0.64rem; }
  body.menu-open .dock { transform: translateY(160%); }

  .btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
}

.dock { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .dock { display: flex; }
  /* Keep keyboard focus clear of the sticky bottom bar (WCAG 2.2 focus not obscured) */
  html { scroll-padding-bottom: 6rem; }
}

@keyframes nudge { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(5px); } }

/* 10. Reduced motion --------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-delay: 0ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-delay: 0ms !important;
  }
  .js .reveal, .js .split .w__i { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .btn { transform: none !important; }
  .proof { transform: none !important; }
  .hero__scroll-line::after, .stat-hint svg, .proof__live::before { animation: none; }
  .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  .has-cursor, .has-cursor * { cursor: auto !important; }
  .has-cursor a, .has-cursor button { cursor: pointer !important; }
}