/* =========================================================
   Appax — Design System
   Implements UI Build Spec
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Tokens (Cinematic grayscale + electric blue) ---------- */
:root {
  /* color — soft technical grayscale */
  --color-bg: #FAFAFA;
  --color-bg-pure: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-subtle: #F2F3F5;
  --color-bg-inverse: #0A0A0B;
  --color-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --color-border: #E5E7EB;
  --color-border-strong: #D1D5DB;
  --color-text-primary: #0A0A0B;
  --color-text-secondary: #5C6370;
  --color-text-muted: #8B919C;
  --color-text-on-dark: #F5F6F8;
  --color-text-on-dark-muted: #8E94A0;

  /* Technical accents — single electric blue, used sparingly */
  --color-accent: #2563EB;
  --color-accent-deep: #1E40AF;
  --color-accent-soft: #DBE6FF;
  --color-accent-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);

  /* Legacy aliases (kept so older selectors continue to work) */
  --color-accent-blue: #2563EB;
  --color-accent-orange: #2563EB;
  --color-accent-orange-deep: #1E40AF;
  --color-accent-amber: #DBE6FF;
  --color-accent-violet: #1E40AF;
  --color-accent-lavender-soft: #EEF2FF;
  --color-accent-cream: #F2F3F5;
  --color-accent-mint: #DBE6FF;
  --color-accent-mint-strong: #2563EB;

  /* gradients */
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F2F3F5 100%);
  --gradient-card-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  --gradient-card-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);

  /* radius */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* spacing */
  --space-1: 4px;  --space-2: 8px;  --space-3: 12px; --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 20px; --space-6: 24px; --space-8: 32px; --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px; --space-16: 64px; --space-20: 80px; --space-24: 96px;
  --space-30: 120px;

  /* shadows */
  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,15,26,0.04), 0 1px 1px rgba(11,15,26,0.03);
  --shadow-2: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,15,26,0.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(11,15,26,0.04);
  --shadow-3: 0 24px 56px rgba(11,15,26,0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(11,15,26,0.06);
  --shadow-focus: 0 0 0 2px #FFFFFF, 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,124,255,0.5);

  /* motion */
  --ease-standard: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  --duration-fast: 120ms;
  --duration-base: 200ms;
  --duration-slow: 320ms;

  /* type sizes (single source) */
  --font-display-xl-size: 72px;
  --font-display-lg-size: 56px;
  --font-display-md-size: 44px;
  --font-display-sm-size: 32px;
  --font-title-lg-size: 24px;
  --font-title-md-size: 20px;
  --font-body-lg-size: 18px;
  --font-body-md-size: 16px;
  --font-body-sm-size: 14px;
  --font-eyebrow-size: 12px;
  --font-label-size: 13px;
  --font-button-size: 15px;

  /* container */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-pad: 64px;
}

/* ---------- Typography utilities ---------- */
.display-xl  { font-size: var(--font-display-xl-size); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.display-lg  { font-size: var(--font-display-lg-size); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.display-md  { font-size: var(--font-display-md-size); line-height: 1.1;  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.display-sm  { font-size: var(--font-display-sm-size); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.title-lg    { font-size: var(--font-title-lg-size);   line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.title-md    { font-size: var(--font-title-md-size);   line-height: 1.3;  font-weight: 600; }
.body-lg     { font-size: var(--font-body-lg-size);    line-height: 1.55; }
.body-md     { font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);    line-height: 1.55; }
.body-sm     { font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);    line-height: 1.5; }
.text-secondary { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.text-muted     { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-on-dark   { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.text-on-dark-muted { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }

/* ---------- Eyebrow ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-blue);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--color-accent-blue); }

/* ---------- Container ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-pad);
  padding-right: var(--container-pad);
}

/* ---------- Section base ---------- */
.section {
  padding-top: var(--space-30);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-30);
}
.section--subtle { background: var(--color-bg-subtle); }
.section--dark { background: var(--color-bg-inverse); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.section--dark .text-secondary { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }
.section-header { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.section-header.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-header .section-title { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.section-header .section-intro { margin-top: var(--space-5); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.section--dark .section-header .section-intro { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: var(--font-button-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              border-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus); }
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: #1A2030; }
.btn--primary:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { background: rgba(11,15,26,0.04); border-color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.btn--inverse {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.btn--inverse:hover { background: #F0F2F8; }
.btn--large { padding: 16px 28px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ---------- Pills / chips ---------- */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--font-label-size);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.chip--neutral { background: #F0F2F8; color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.chip--mint { background: var(--color-accent-amber); color: #4A2A0E; }
.chip--lavender { background: var(--color-accent-cream); color: #6B3A1F; }
.chip--orange { background: var(--color-accent-orange); color: #FFFFFF; }
.chip--inverse {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: 72px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.nav.is-scrolled { border-color: var(--color-border); }
.nav__inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}
.nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.nav__brand-mark {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-orange), var(--color-accent-orange-deep));
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav__brand-mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--font-button-size);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 120px 0 96px;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.hero__headline { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.hero__subhead { margin-top: var(--space-6); max-width: 640px; color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.hero__ctas { margin-top: var(--space-10); display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__decor {
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  top: 40px;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(217,119,87,0.32), rgba(217,119,87,0));
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Three.js canvas sits behind hero content */
.hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---------- Generic card ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.card__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F0F2F8;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.card__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.card__body { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); }
.card__meta { margin-top: var(--space-5); display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.card--dark {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card--dark .card__icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.card--dark .card__body { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }

/* ---------- Two-column comparison (Fast vs Steady) ---------- */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.compare__col {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
}
.compare__col--fast {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.compare__col--steady {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
}
.compare__col h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.compare__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.compare__list li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
}
.compare__col--fast .compare__list li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.compare__col--steady .compare__list li::before {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.compare__result {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare__col--steady .compare__result { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* ---------- Phases (process) ---------- */
.phases {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.phase__num {
  font-size: var(--font-display-md-size);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.phase__title { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.phase__body { margin-top: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); }
.phase__deliverable {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}
.phase__deliverable strong { display: block; font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---------- Outcomes (3-col) ---------- */
.outcomes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.outcome {
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.outcome--accent-lavender { background: var(--color-accent-lavender-soft); border-color: transparent; }
.outcome--accent-mint { background: var(--color-accent-mint); border-color: transparent; }
.outcome--accent-white { background: #FFFFFF; box-shadow: var(--shadow-3); }
.outcome__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.outcome__body { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--font-body-md-size); }
.outcome--accent-lavender .outcome__body,
.outcome--accent-mint .outcome__body { color: rgba(11,15,26,0.75); }
.outcome__impact {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11,15,26,0.1);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}

/* ---------- Moat (timeline) ---------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
.timeline__step {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}
.timeline__step .month {
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.timeline__step .desc { margin-top: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }

/* ---------- Comparison (vs Generic, vs Consultants, vs Software) ---------- */
.versus {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
.versus__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  align-items: start;
}
.versus__label { font-weight: 600; }
.versus__side { padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #FFFFFF; }
.versus__side--ours { background: var(--color-text-primary); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.versus__side dt { font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.versus__side--ours dt { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }
.versus__side dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); }
.versus__side dl { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Services grid ---------- */
.services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* ---------- Philosophy ---------- */
.philosophy {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 80px 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.philosophy__statement { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 760px; }
.philosophy__metaphors {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.philosophy__metaphor {
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---------- About cards ---------- */
.about {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.about__card {
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ---------- Final CTA slab ---------- */
.cta-slab {
  background: var(--gradient-card-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 80px 64px;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-slab__statement { max-width: 720px; margin: var(--space-6) auto 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.cta-slab__cta { margin-top: var(--space-10); }
.cta-slab__support { margin-top: var(--space-5); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-inverse);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-12);
}
.footer__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer__tagline { max-width: 640px; }
.footer__grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
}
.footer__col h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-label-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.footer__col ul li {
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
  line-height: 2;
}
.footer__col a { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.footer__col a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer__baseline {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
}

/* ---------- Form (contact) ---------- */
.form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3);
}
.form-row { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.form-row label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.form-row textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row input::placeholder,
.form-row textarea::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.form-row input:hover,
.form-row select:hover,
.form-row textarea:hover { border-color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
}
.form-row.error input,
.form-row.error select,
.form-row.error textarea { border-color: #E5484D; }
.form-row .error-msg { color: #E5484D; font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.form-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.form-status {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}
.form-status--success { background: #F4E4DA; color: #6B3A1F; border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-orange); }
.form-status--error { background: #FEECEC; color: #872C2F; border: 1px solid #E5484D; }

/* ---------- Manifesto styling ---------- */
.manifesto-hero {
  background: var(--color-bg-inverse);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.manifesto-hero__title { max-width: 880px; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.manifesto-hero__lede { margin-top: var(--space-6); max-width: 720px; color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }

.manifesto-section { padding: var(--space-30) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.manifesto-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.manifesto-section h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.manifesto-section h3 { margin-top: var(--space-10); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.manifesto-section h4 { margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--font-title-md-size); font-weight: 600; }
.manifesto-section p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--font-body-lg-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); max-width: 760px; }
.manifesto-section ul { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.manifesto-section ul li { padding-left: 24px; position: relative; font-size: var(--font-body-md-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); max-width: 760px; }
.manifesto-section ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 11px;
  width: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-blue);
}
.manifesto-section .callout {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-body-lg-size);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  max-width: 760px;
}
.manifesto-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.manifesto-toc h5 {
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.manifesto-toc ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.manifesto-toc a { display: block; padding: 8px 0; font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border); padding-left: 12px; }
.manifesto-toc a:hover, .manifesto-toc a.is-active { color: var(--color-text-primary); border-left-color: var(--color-accent-blue); }
.manifesto-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

/* ---------- Contact layout ---------- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info p { color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.contact-info ul { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.contact-info ul li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.contact-info ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.contact-alt {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
}
.contact-alt a { color: var(--color-accent-blue); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity 480ms var(--ease-standard), transform 480ms var(--ease-standard); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Cinematic homepage — fixed 3D canvas + scroll-driven sections
   ========================================================= */

.cinematic-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh; /* dynamic viewport — survives mobile chrome show/hide */
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.cinematic-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Cinematic section — mobile-first base */
.cinematic-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0 64px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cinematic-section { padding: 96px 0 80px; min-height: 95vh; }
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .cinematic-section { padding: 120px 0; min-height: 100vh; }
}
.cinematic-section__content {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.cinematic-section--center .cinematic-section__content { text-align: center; }
.cinematic-section--center .cine-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.cinematic-section--center .cine-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cinematic-section--center .cine-ctas { justify-content: center; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cinematic-section__content { max-width: 540px; }
  .cinematic-section--right .cinematic-section__content { margin-left: auto; }
  .cinematic-section--center .cinematic-section__content { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

.cine-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cine-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; gap: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 24px; }
}
.cine-eyebrow__num {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .cine-eyebrow__num { width: 28px; } }
.cine-eyebrow__index {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cine-headline {
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 480px)  { .cine-headline { font-size: 40px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; } }
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .cine-headline { font-size: 54px; line-height: 1.02; } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .cine-headline { font-size: clamp(56px, 5.8vw, 80px); } }
.cine-headline em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cine-sub {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .cine-sub { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 16px; max-width: 460px; } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .cine-sub { margin-top: 24px; font-size: clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 18px); max-width: 480px; } }
.cinematic-section--right .cine-sub,
.cinematic-section--right .cine-meta { margin-left: 0; }

.cine-meta {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .cine-meta { margin-top: 48px; gap: 20px; padding-top: 22px; max-width: 100%; } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .cine-meta { margin-top: 56px; gap: 24px; padding-top: 24px; max-width: 460px; } }
.cine-meta__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; }
.cine-meta__label {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .cine-meta__label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; } }
.cine-meta__value {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .cine-meta__value { font-size: 14px; } }

.cine-ctas {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (min-width: 480px) { .cine-ctas { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; } }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .cine-ctas { margin-top: 40px; gap: 16px; } }

.cine-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  min-height: 48px; /* tap target */
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              border-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .cine-btn { padding: 14px 22px; } }
.cine-btn--primary { background: var(--color-text-primary); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.cine-btn--primary:hover { background: #1A1A1B; }
.cine-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--color-text-primary); border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong); }
.cine-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--color-text-primary); }
.cine-btn__arrow { transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard); }
.cine-btn:hover .cine-btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Hero-only variant — used on manifesto / contact for a single cinematic hero
   without forcing 100vh + camera rail. Canvas behind is in ambient mode. */
.cinematic-section--hero-only {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cinematic-section--hero-only { padding: 140px 0 100px; }
}

/* Sections that follow a cinematic hero need an opaque page bg
   so the fixed canvas doesn't show through reading content. */
.section--page-bg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Section progress rail (right edge) */
.section-rail {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  right: 28px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.section-rail__dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.section-rail__dot::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.section-rail__dot.is-active::before { background: var(--color-accent); transform: scale(1.4); }
.section-rail__dot::after {
  content: attr(data-label);
  position: absolute;
  right: 32px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.section-rail__dot:hover::after,
.section-rail__dot.is-active::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Status read-out (top-left of section content) */
.cine-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.cine-status__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-accent-soft);
  animation: pulse 2.2s var(--ease-standard) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* Supporting strip below the cinematic narrative */
.supporting-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--color-bg-inverse);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px)  { .supporting-strip { padding: 96px 0; } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .supporting-strip { padding: var(--space-30) 0; } }

/* Support-grid — mobile-first, no inline overrides */
.support-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .support-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .support-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .support-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 48px; }
}
.support-grid + .support-grid { margin-top: 72px; }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .support-grid + .support-grid { margin-top: 96px; } }

.support-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .support-card { padding: 28px; } }
.support-card__num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.support-card__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  margin: 0;
}
.support-card__body {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.support-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.support-block__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.support-block__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .support-block__title { font-size: 26px; } }
.support-block__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}


.supporting-strip .section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.supporting-strip .section-header h2 { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.supporting-strip .section-header p { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }

/* Refined nav for cinematic stage */
.nav { background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.72); }
.nav.is-scrolled { background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.92); }

/* Cinematic — section rail tweaks per breakpoint
   (Cinematic typography is now mobile-first above, so no overrides needed here.) */
@media (max-width: 1079px) {
  .section-rail { right: 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .section-rail__dot { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .section-rail__dot::after { display: none; }
  .cinematic-section--right { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-rail { display: none; }
  .cine-status { font-size: 10px; padding: 5px 10px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Reference-matched components (AIFusions layout)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Logo trust strip ---------- */
.logo-strip {
  padding: 48px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.logo-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.logo-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo-strip__items {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.logo-strip__item {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo-strip__item:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Services row (5 cards, middle dark featured) ---------- */
.services-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.svc-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
  position: relative;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F0F2F8;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.svc-card__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.svc-card__body { font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; }
.svc-card__more {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__more {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.svc-card--dark {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.svc-card--dark .svc-card__title { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.svc-card--dark .svc-card__body { color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted); }
.svc-card--dark .svc-card__icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.svc-card--dark .svc-card__more { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.svc-card--dark:hover .svc-card__more { background: #FFF; color: var(--color-text-primary); border-color: #FFF; }

.services-row__pager {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.services-row__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border-strong);
}
.services-row__dot.is-active { background: var(--color-text-primary); width: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }

/* ---------- Examples grid (6 cards with mini flows) ---------- */
.examples-wrap {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.examples-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px -80px auto auto;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(91,124,255,0.18), rgba(91,124,255,0));
  z-index: -1;
  left: -120px;
  top: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.examples-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.example-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.example-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.example-card__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.example-card__flow {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  min-height: 64px;
}
.flow-chip {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.flow-chip__dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-accent-blue); }
.flow-chip--accent { background: var(--color-accent-lavender-soft); border-color: transparent; color: #3B2A7A; }
.flow-chip--mint { background: var(--color-accent-mint); border-color: transparent; color: #1F3D0E; }
.flow-arrow { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.example-card__metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.metric-pill {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.metric-pill--ghost { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong); color: var(--color-text-primary); }

/* ---------- Industries band (dark, 5 photo cards) ---------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1A2030;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.industry-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-standard);
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.industry-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11,15,26,0) 30%, rgba(11,15,26,0.75) 100%);
}
.industry-card__label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.industry-card__more {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
  background: rgba(11,15,26,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.industries-disclaimer {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
  color: var(--color-text-on-dark-muted);
}

/* ---------- Results mosaic (staggered overlap) ---------- */
.results-mosaic {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.result-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.result-card--lavender {
  background: var(--color-accent-lavender-soft);
  grid-column: 1 / 5;
  z-index: 1;
}
.result-card--white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3);
  grid-column: 4 / 10;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(-24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.result-card--mint {
  background: var(--color-accent-mint);
  grid-column: 9 / 13;
  z-index: 1;
}
.result-card__num {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.result-card__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11,15,26,0.08);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.result-card__caption { font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-top: 12px; }
.result-card__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 24px; }
.result-card__list {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.result-card__list li {
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.result-card__list li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}
.result-card__link {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}
.result-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
}
.testimonial-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-orange), var(--color-accent-orange-deep));
  color: #FFF;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__who { line-height: 1.3; }
.testimonial-card__name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- Tech stack strip ---------- */
.stack-strip {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  display: flex;
}
.stack-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-12);
}
.stack-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stack-strip__items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stack-strip__item {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ---------- Contact slab (vivid gradient) ---------- */
.contact-slab {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-card-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px;
  color: #FFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-slab::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-slab__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-slab__heading { color: #FFF; }
.contact-slab__intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 480px; }
.contact-slab__bullets {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.contact-slab__bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
}
.contact-slab__bullets li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FAF7F2;
}
.contact-slab__chips {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.contact-slab__chips .chip { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: #2B2A28;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.faq-item:hover { background: #353330; }
.faq-item__btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: var(--font-title-md-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.faq-item__toggle {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); color: #FFF; }
.faq-item__btn { list-style: none; }
.faq-item__btn::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__body { animation: faqFadeIn 320ms var(--ease-standard); }
@keyframes faqFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.faq-item__body-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Articles ---------- */
.articles-head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.article-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.article-card__img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.article-card__body { padding: 20px 24px 24px; }
.article-card__tag { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.article-card__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.article-card__teaser { color: var(--color-text-secondary); font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.article-card__more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}
.article-card__more::after { content: "→"; transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-standard); }
.article-card:hover .article-card__more::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.all-articles {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ---------- Process row (numbered tiles, ref-matched) ---------- */
.process-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  padding: 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.process-step__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--font-eyebrow-size);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}
.process-step__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.process-step__body { font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size); color: var(--color-text-secondary); line-height: 1.5; }
.process-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-size: var(--font-body-md-size);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.process-cta__phone {
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-body-sm-size);
}

/* ---------- Responsive overrides for new components ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1079px) {
  .services-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .examples-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .results-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .result-card--lavender,
  .result-card--white,
  .result-card--mint { grid-column: 1 / -1; transform: none; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-slab__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .contact-slab { padding: 40px; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 24px; }
  .process-step { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .stack-strip__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-5); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .examples-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .logo-strip__inner { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .logo-strip__items { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .result-card__num { font-size: 44px; }
  .contact-slab { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1079px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 32px; }
  .section { padding-top: var(--space-20); padding-bottom: var(--space-20); }
  .services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .outcomes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phases { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-10); }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .versus__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .philosophy { padding: 64px 40px; }
  .philosophy__metaphors { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .manifesto-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .manifesto-toc { position: static; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 20px;
    --font-display-xl-size: 44px;
    --font-display-lg-size: 36px;
    --font-display-md-size: 30px;
    --font-display-sm-size: 26px;
    --font-title-lg-size: 22px;
  }
  .nav__links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; background: #FFFFFF; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .nav__links.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links .nav__link { padding: var(--space-3) 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .hero { padding: 80px 0 64px; }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phases { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer__baseline { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
  .philosophy { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .philosophy__metaphors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-slab { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
