/* Ascent - corporate site
   Tokens first; components below. Light theme only. */

/* Self-hosted variable fonts (latin subset) */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  src: url("../fonts/inter-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans";
  src: url("../fonts/jakarta-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-weight: 200 800;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root {
  --ink: #1C2430;
  --slate: #56606E;
  --mist: #F0F3F2;
  --rule: #DCE3EC;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --blue: #005BEA;
  --blue-deep: #0E6AFF;
  --blue-2: #0E6AFF;
  --blush: #FAE3E5;
  --green: #4CD53A;

  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-head: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, Arial, sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  --section: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px);
  --radius: 6px;

  color-scheme: light;
}

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

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 88px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
  padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0; }
ul, ol, dl, dd { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

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

.wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--wrap);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}

.skip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: -60px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  z-index: 100;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.skip:focus { top: 12px; }

/* ---------- Buttons and links ---------- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: 500 15px/1 var(--font-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-2); }
.btn-quiet { border-color: var(--rule); color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper); }
.btn-quiet:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }

.text-link {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color .15s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.text-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.ext { font-size: .85em; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
/* Blur on desktop only: backdrop-filter makes the header the containing block
   for position:fixed children, which would trap the mobile menu panel. */
@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(8px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px)) {
  @media (min-width: 1001px) {
  .site-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(10px);
  }
  }
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 72px;
}

.brand img { width: 148px; }

.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font: 400 15px/1 var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }

.sub-toggle::after {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform .15s ease;
}
.sub-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: translateY(1px) rotate(-135deg); }

.has-sub { position: relative; }
.sub {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(28, 36, 48, .10);
  display: none;
}
.sub a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sub a:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.has-sub.open .sub { display: block; }

.menu-toggle { display: none; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */

.hero { padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 112px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px); }

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.6vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  max-width: 20ch;
}
@media (min-width: 1001px) {
  .hero-title { max-width: none; }
  .hero-title span { display: block; }
}
.hero-lead {
  margin-top: 28px;
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 20px);
  color: var(--slate);
}
.hero-actions { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* The sequence track - the signature element */
.track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
  padding-top: 0;
}
.track-step { position: relative; padding-top: 38px; }
.track-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--rule);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: node-on .3s ease forwards;
}
.track-step:nth-child(1) .track-node { animation-delay: .2s; }
.track-step:nth-child(2) .track-node { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.track-step:nth-child(3) .track-node { animation-delay: 1.8s; }

.track-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 25px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.track-note { display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }

.track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 9px;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--rule);
}
.track-fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  animation: fill 1.8s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .2, 1) .2s forwards;
}
/* The fill stops at the third node: its offset is two columns plus two gaps */
.track-line { right: calc((100% - 48px) / 3 - 9px); }

.track-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -5px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: dot 1.8s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .2, 1) .2s forwards;
}

@keyframes fill { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes node-on { to { border-color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue); } }
@keyframes dot {
  0% { left: -5px; opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: calc(100% - 5px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Proof ---------- */

.proof { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 44px 0; }
.proof-lead { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }
.logos {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.logo-slot {
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px dashed var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #9AA3AF;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.facts {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.fact dt { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.03em; font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); line-height: 1.15; }
.fact dd { margin-top: 4px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; max-width: 30ch; }

/* ---------- Shared section heads ---------- */

.stance, .approach, .services, .work, .sectors, .research { padding: var(--section) 0; }

.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.section-head p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 18px; }
.section-head-row {
  max-width: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ---------- Positioning ---------- */

.stance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 96px);
  align-items: start;
}
.stance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.stance-body { max-width: 62ch; }
.stance-body p + p { margin-top: 16px; }
.stance-big {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.stance-body p:not(.stance-big) { color: var(--slate); }
.stance-body .text-link { margin-top: 28px; }

/* ---------- How we work ---------- */

.approach { background: var(--mist); }
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  counter-reset: none;
}
.step { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-top: 24px; }
.step::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; width: 100%; background: var(--ink); transform-origin: left center; }
.step-no {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  color: var(--ink);
  font: 500 14px/1 var(--font-body);
}
.step h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.2; }
.step > p { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--slate); }
.step h4 { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.step ul { margin-top: 8px; }
.step li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7px 0 7px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.step li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 16px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--slate);
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */

.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.service {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 36px) 8px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.service:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.service:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.service h3 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); }
.service-claim {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 27px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.22;
}
.service p:not(.service-claim):not(.service-when) { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.service-when { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); }
.service .text-link { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; padding-top: 24px; border-bottom: 0; }
.service .text-link::after { content: ""; display: block; height: 1px; background: currentColor; margin-top: 1px; }

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

.work { background: var(--mist); }
.cases { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 9fr;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.case-sector { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.3; }
.case-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.case-cols h3 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.case-cols p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }

/* ---------- Sectors ---------- */

.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 96px);
}
.sectors-grid .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sector-list > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.sector-list > div:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sector-list dt { font-weight: 500; }
.sector-list dd { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Research ---------- */

.research { padding-top: 0; }
.research .wrap {
  padding-top: var(--section);
  border-top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--rule), var(--rule)) no-repeat center top / calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter)) 1px;
}
.research .section-head .text-link { font-size: 15px; }
.posts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px); }
.post-date { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.post h3 { margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.35; }
.post h3 a { text-decoration: none; }
.post h3 a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.post p:last-child { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- THCP ---------- */

.thcp { padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.thcp-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; }
.thcp h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.25; }
.thcp p { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--slate); max-width: 64ch; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */

.contact { background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); padding: var(--section) 0; }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6fr 6fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}
.contact h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.contact-copy p { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); max-width: 46ch; }
.plugin-slot {
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1.5px dashed #B9C3D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */

.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); padding: 64px 0 28px; font-size: 15px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 2fr 2fr 3fr; gap: 32px; }
.footer-brand img { width: 150px; }
.footer-brand p { margin-top: 14px; }
.footer-col h2 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.footer-col ul { margin-top: 12px; }
.footer-col li + li { margin-top: 8px; }
.site-footer a { text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-base {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .14), rgba(255, 255, 255, .14)) no-repeat center top / calc(100% - 2 * var(--gutter)) 1px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.social { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; }

/* ---------- Desktop hover for dropdowns (pointer devices only) ---------- */

@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 1001px) {
  .has-sub:hover .sub, .has-sub:focus-within .sub { display: block; }
  .has-sub::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; height: 10px; }
}

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

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .site-header { background: var(--paper); }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 4px;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    font: 500 15px/1 var(--font-body);
    color: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .menu-toggle-bars, .menu-toggle-bars::before, .menu-toggle-bars::after {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: currentColor;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
  }
  .menu-toggle-bars::before, .menu-toggle-bars::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; }
  .menu-toggle-bars::before { top: -6px; }
  .menu-toggle-bars::after { top: 6px; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle-bars { background: transparent; }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle-bars::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle-bars::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--paper);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 16px var(--gutter) calc(32px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .site-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav-list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .nav-link { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px 0; font-size: 18px; }
  .sub { position: static; box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding: 0 0 12px; min-width: 0; }
  .sub a { padding: 10px 0 10px 16px; }
  .nav-cta { justify-content: center; }

  .logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stance-grid, .sectors-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile ---------- */

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .brand img { width: 128px; }

  .track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .track-step { padding-top: 0; padding-left: 40px; }
  /* Vertical track: one segment per step, so it always ends on the last node */
  .track-line { display: none; }
  .track-step:nth-child(-n+2)::before,
  .track-step:nth-child(-n+2)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    top: 9px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% + 28px);
    background: var(--rule);
  }
  .track-step:nth-child(-n+2)::after {
    background: var(--blue);
    transform-origin: center top;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    animation: fill-y .8s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .2, 1) forwards;
  }
  .track-step:nth-child(1)::after { animation-delay: .2s; }
  .track-step:nth-child(2)::after { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
  .track-step:nth-child(3) .track-node::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    left: 2px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--green);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: show .3s ease 1.9s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes fill-y { to { transform: scaleY(1); } }
  @keyframes show { to { opacity: 1; } }

  .facts, .steps, .service-grid, .posts, .case-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .facts { gap: 20px; }
  .service { border-left: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 28px 0; }
  .service .text-link { padding-top: 18px; }
  .sector-list > div { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }
  .thcp-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .section-head-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-base { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Motion preferences ---------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .track-fill, .track-node, .track-dot, .track-step::after, .track-node::after { animation-duration: 0s !important; animation-delay: 0s !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Motion: page-load hero sequence + scroll reveals
   Only applied when JS is running (.js) and motion is allowed.
   ========================================================= */

.hero-line { display: block; }
.site-header { transition: box-shadow .25s ease; }
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(28, 36, 48, .06); }
.btn-primary { transition: background-color .15s ease, transform .15s ease; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.logo-slot { transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.logo-slot:hover { border-color: #AEB8C5; color: var(--slate); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .hero-line,
  .js .hero-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    animation: rise .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) forwards;
  }
  .js .hero-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; }
  .js .hero-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
  .js .hero-lead { animation-delay: .34s; }
  .js .hero-actions { animation-delay: .46s; }

  /* Track starts once the headline has settled */
  .js .track-fill, .js .track-dot { animation-delay: .8s; }
  .js .track-step:nth-child(1) .track-node { animation-delay: .8s; }
  .js .track-step:nth-child(2) .track-node { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
  .js .track-step:nth-child(3) .track-node { animation-delay: 2.4s; }

  .js [data-reveal],
  .js [data-reveal-group] > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0s);
  }
  .js [data-reveal].is-in,
  .js [data-reveal-group].is-in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  /* The ink rule above each step draws in as the step appears */
  .js .step::before { transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .2, 1); transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0s) + .15s); }
  .js .step.is-in::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes rise { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

@media (max-width: 720px) and (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .track-step:nth-child(1)::after { animation-delay: .8s; }
  .js .track-step:nth-child(2)::after { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
  .js .track-step:nth-child(3) .track-node::after { animation-delay: 2.5s; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Policy pages
   ========================================================= */

.policy-head { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0 clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.crumbs { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.crumbs a { text-decoration: none; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.crumbs span { margin: 0 6px; color: #A3ACB8; }
.policy-head h1 {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}
.policy-summary { margin-top: 14px; max-width: 60ch; font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); }
.policy-meta { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }

.policy-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  padding-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding-bottom: var(--section);
  align-items: start;
}
.policy-side { position: sticky; top: 96px; max-height: calc(100vh - 120px); overflow-y: auto; }
.side-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate); }
.policy-list { margin-top: 12px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.policy-list > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 7px 0 7px 16px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.policy-list > li > a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.policy-list > li > a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; border-left-color: var(--ink); }
.side-title-toc { margin-top: 28px; }
.toc { margin-top: 10px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 2px 0; }
.toc a { display: block; padding: 3px 0 3px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none; }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.toc a.is-active { color: var(--blue); }

.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h2 {
  margin-top: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}
.prose h3 { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.prose p { margin-top: 12px; color: #39424F; }
.prose a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 91, 234, .35); }
.prose a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--blue); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin-top: 12px; color: #39424F; }
.prose ul li { position: relative; padding: 3px 0 3px 20px; }
.prose ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 14px; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: #9AA3AF; }
.prose ol { counter-reset: step; }
.prose ol li { counter-increment: step; position: relative; padding: 8px 0 8px 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.prose ol li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.prose ol li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.two-lists { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-top: 20px; }
.two-lists p { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.two-lists ul { margin-top: 8px; }
.two-lists li { font-size: 15.5px; }

.table-wrap {
  margin-top: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.table-wrap:focus-visible { outline-offset: 2px; }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.prose table.wide { min-width: 820px; }
.prose table.defs, .prose table.raci { min-width: 520px; }
.prose th, .prose td { padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.prose tbody tr:last-child > * { border-bottom: 0; }
.prose thead th { background: var(--mist); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.prose tbody th { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.prose td { color: #39424F; }
.prose table.defs tbody th { width: 30%; white-space: nowrap; }
.table-wrap.tw-narrow { max-width: 520px; }
.prose table.raci td { text-align: center; width: 12%; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.prose table.raci thead th:not(:first-child) { text-align: center; }

.contact-card {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--rule);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card > div { background: var(--paper); padding: 14px 16px; }
.contact-card dt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
.contact-card dd { margin-top: 2px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }

.legend { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 24px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.legend > div { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.legend dt { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .policy-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; padding-top: 24px; }
  .policy-side { position: static; max-height: none; overflow: visible; }
  .side-title { display: none; }
  .policy-list {
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--gutter));
    padding: 0 var(--gutter) 4px;
    border: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .policy-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .policy-list > li > a {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: 999px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .policy-list > li > a[aria-current="page"] { border-color: var(--ink); background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
  .toc, .side-title-toc { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .two-lists { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .prose h2 { margin-top: 40px; font-size: 20px; }
  .prose table.defs tbody th { white-space: normal; }
}

/* Scroll cue on wide tables: soft edge shadows appear only when there is more to scroll */
.table-wrap {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--paper) 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)) left center / 40px 100% no-repeat local,
    linear-gradient(to left, var(--paper) 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)) right center / 40px 100% no-repeat local,
    radial-gradient(farthest-side at 0 50%, rgba(28, 36, 48, .14), rgba(28, 36, 48, 0)) left center / 12px 100% no-repeat scroll,
    radial-gradient(farthest-side at 100% 50%, rgba(28, 36, 48, .14), rgba(28, 36, 48, 0)) right center / 12px 100% no-repeat scroll;
}
.prose table.wide tbody th, .prose table.wide td:nth-child(3), .prose table.wide td:nth-child(5) { white-space: nowrap; }
.prose thead th { background-color: rgba(240, 243, 242, .95); }
.contact-card dd { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--ink); }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .contact-card:has(> div:nth-child(3)) { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.6fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v3 - Vibrant layer (inspired by event-site energy, kept corporate)
   Dark navy bands with brand-blue light, pill buttons,
   two-tier headings, logo marquee, big counters, gradient footer.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --navy: #071433;
  --navy-2: #0B2260;
  --on-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --on-dark-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
  --on-dark-rule: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  --blue-bright: #4C8DFF;
}

/* Pill buttons */
.btn { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0 24px; }
.btn-ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .38); background: transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }

/* Two-tier headings: statement line + quieter qualifier line */
.h-sub {
  display: block;
  margin-top: .12em;
  color: #8A94A3;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.is-dark .h-sub, .hero .h-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); }

/* ---------- Hero on navy ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-bottom: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px);
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-bg::before {
  /* fine engineering grid, fading out toward the bottom */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -64px 0 0 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .6) 55%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .6) 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); }
.glow-a { width: 720px; height: 720px; right: -180px; top: -260px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 91, 234, .75), rgba(0, 91, 234, 0) 70%); }
.glow-b { width: 520px; height: 520px; left: -200px; bottom: -300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 141, 255, .35), rgba(76, 141, 255, 0) 70%); }

.hero-lead { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.hero .btn-primary { background: var(--blue); }
.hero .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-2); }

.hero .track-node { background: var(--navy); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); }
.hero .track-line { background: var(--on-dark-rule); }
.hero .track-fill { background: var(--blue-bright); }
.hero .track-note { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
@keyframes node-on { to { border-color: var(--blue-bright); background: var(--blue-bright); } }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero .track-step:nth-child(-n+2)::before { background: var(--on-dark-rule); }
  .hero .track-step:nth-child(-n+2)::after { background: var(--blue-bright); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .hero-bg::before { animation: grid-drift 24s linear infinite; }
  .glow-a { animation: breathe 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
}
@keyframes grid-drift { to { transform: translateY(64px); } }
@keyframes breathe { to { transform: translate(-60px, 40px) scale(1.08); opacity: .8; } }

/* ---------- Proof: marquee + big counters ---------- */
.proof { border-top: 0; padding: 48px 0 56px; }
.marquee {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding-right: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.marquee .logo-slot { width: 168px; flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .marquee-track { animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
}
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-100%); } }

.facts { margin-top: 48px; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.fact { padding: 28px 24px 0 0; }
.fact + .fact { padding-left: 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.fact dt {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.fact dd { margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---------- Services on navy ---------- */
.services.is-dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 85% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .45), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 0% 100%, rgba(76, 141, 255, .18), transparent 70%),
    var(--navy);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}
.is-dark .section-head p { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.is-dark .service-grid { border-top: 0; gap: 20px; }
.is-dark .service {
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, background-color .3s ease;
}
.is-dark .service:first-child { padding-left: 28px; }
.is-dark .service:last-child { padding-right: 28px; }
.is-dark .service:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .34); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.is-dark .service h3 { color: var(--blue-bright); }
.is-dark .service p:not(.service-claim):not(.service-when) { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.is-dark .service-when { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.is-dark .text-link { color: #fff; }
.is-dark .text-link:hover { color: var(--blue-bright); }

/* The approach section sits on white now; work goes to mist */
.approach { background: var(--mist); }
.work { background: var(--paper); }
.voices { background: var(--mist); }

/* ---------- Client voices ---------- */
.voices { padding: var(--section) 0; }
.voice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.voice {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.voice::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 30px;
  font: 700 72px/1 var(--font-head);
  color: var(--blue);
  opacity: .9;
}
.voice blockquote { margin: 18px 0 0; }
.voice blockquote p { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 21px); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink); }
.voice figcaption { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.voice figcaption strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Footer: navy-to-blue gradient + oversized wordmark ---------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .55), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(800px 460px at 0% 100%, rgba(76, 141, 255, .22), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #061230 0%, #0A1F57 55%, #0B2E86 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .74);
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-mark { margin-top: 56px; }
.footer-mark img { width: 100%; opacity: .07; }
.footer-base { margin-top: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .voice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .is-dark .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; border-top: 0; }
  .fact, .fact + .fact { padding: 20px 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .is-dark .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .is-dark .service { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); padding: 28px 24px; }
  .voice { padding: 36px 24px 24px; }
  .voice::before { left: 22px; }
  .marquee .logo-slot { width: 132px; }
}

/* ---------- Home: header starts dark over the navy hero, turns white on scroll ---------- */
.brand { display: block; }
.logo-on-dark { display: none; }
.site-header { transition: background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .logo-on-light { display: none; }
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .logo-on-dark { display: block; }
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .nav-link,
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .menu-toggle { color: #fff; }
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .nav-link:hover { color: var(--blue-bright); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .nav-link:hover, .sub-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--ink); } }

/* =========================================================
   v4 - calmer hero, soft-blue hovers, clients, photo, features, footer overlap
   ========================================================= */

:root { --blue-soft: #DDEAFF; }

/* 1. Hero: quieter light */
.glow-a { width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -220px; top: -300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 91, 234, .32), rgba(0, 91, 234, 0) 70%); }
.glow-b { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 141, 255, .12), rgba(76, 141, 255, 0) 70%); }
.hero-bg::before {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .032) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
@keyframes breathe { to { transform: translate(-40px, 30px) scale(1.04); opacity: .85; } }

/* 2. Soft-blue hover surfaces */
.sub a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-quiet:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.policy-list > li > a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.toc a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.policy-list > li > a, .toc a { border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; transition: background-color .15s ease; }
.post { padding: 18px; margin: -18px; border-radius: 12px; transition: background-color .2s ease; }
.post:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); }
.post:hover h3 a { color: var(--ink); }
.sector-list > div { transition: background-color .2s ease; }
.sector-list > div:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); }
.sector-list > div { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; margin: 0 -12px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nav-list > li > .nav-link:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); }
  .nav-link { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
  .sub a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); }
  .policy-list > li > a { border-radius: 999px; }
  .policy-list > li > a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
  .policy-list > li > a[aria-current="page"]:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
}

/* 3. Clients strip (names now; drop logo files in and they replace the names) */
.marquee-track { gap: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
.client {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 64px;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.client:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.client-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #4A5462; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.client img { max-height: 30px; max-width: 132px; width: auto; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .75; transition: filter .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.client:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* 6. ERP Expo photo */
.stance { padding-bottom: 0; }
.stance-photo {
  margin: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) 0 0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.stance-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7.5; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 40%; }
.stance-photo figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 51, .72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.approach { margin-top: var(--section); }

/* 7. Selected work: illustrated feature rows */
.features { display: grid; gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px); margin-bottom: 48px; }
.feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.feature:nth-child(even) .feature-media { order: 2; }
.feature-media { border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--blue-soft); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.feature-media svg, .feature-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.feature-client { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 4px 12px; font-size: 14px; }
.feature-client strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.feature-client span { color: var(--slate); }
.feature h3 {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.feature-body > p:not(.feature-client):not(.feature-outcome) { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.feature-outcome {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  background: var(--mist);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.tags li { padding: 5px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .feature-media svg .scan { animation: scan 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
}
@keyframes scan { 0% { transform: translateY(48px); } 50% { transform: translateY(310px); } 100% { transform: translateY(48px); } }
.feature-media svg .scan { transform: translateY(150px); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature:nth-child(even) .feature-media { order: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stance-photo img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-position: 55% 72%; }
  .client { min-width: 0; height: 56px; padding: 0 22px; }
}

/* 4. Footer: oversized wordmark sits behind the content, which overlaps it */
.site-footer { padding-bottom: 28px; }
.footer-mark {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: clamp(8px, 2vw, 24px);
  width: min(92vw, 1320px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-mark img { width: 100%; opacity: .07; }
.footer-grid { padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 8vw, 110px); }
.footer-base { margin-top: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   v5 - impactful hero (animated operating fabric), stacked How-we-work cards
   ========================================================= */

/* Footer links: colour change only */
.site-footer a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: min(calc(100svh - 72px), 900px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-fabric { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; display: block; }
.hero-fade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 20, 51, .96) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .82) 34%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .15) 64%, rgba(7, 20, 51, 0) 80%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 20, 51, .9) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 51, 0) 30%);
}
.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}
.kicker-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(76, 213, 58, .2); }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.8vw, 74px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.hero-lead { max-width: 54ch; }
.js .hero-kicker { animation-delay: 0s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .kicker-dot { animation: kick 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
}
@keyframes kick { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(76, 213, 58, 0); } }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero { min-height: 0; }
  .hero-fade {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 20, 51, .55) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .88) 45%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .96) 100%);
  }
  .hero-kicker { font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* ---------- How we work: stacked cards on scroll ---------- */
.approach { background: var(--mist); }
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4fr 7fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: start;
}
.approach-side { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.approach-side .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.stack-progress { display: grid; gap: 4px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.stack-progress li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  padding: 9px 0 9px 18px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  color: #8A94A3;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.stack-progress li span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rule); transition: background-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.stack-progress li.is-on { color: var(--ink); border-left-color: var(--blue); }
.stack-progress li.is-on span { background: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.25); }

.stack { display: grid; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 12vh; }
.stack-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(112px + var(--i) * 26px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  transform-origin: 50% 0;
  transform: scale(calc(1 - var(--p, 0) * .06));
  will-change: transform;
}
.stack-card-inner {
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.stack-card-inner::after {
  /* dims a card as the next one covers it, without making it see-through */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: rgb(7, 20, 51);
  opacity: calc(var(--p, 0) * .14);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card-light .stack-card-inner { background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(11, 34, 96, .25); }
.card-soft .stack-card-inner { background: var(--blue-soft); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(11, 34, 96, .3); }
.card-dark .stack-card-inner {
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .45), transparent 70%),
    var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -24px rgba(7, 20, 51, .55);
}
.stack-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.stack-no {
  order: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);
  line-height: .9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: rgba(0, 91, 234, .18);
}
.card-soft .stack-no { color: rgba(0, 91, 234, .28); }
.card-dark .stack-no { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.stack-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px); letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.1; }
.stack-body { margin-top: 18px; max-width: 46ch; font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); }
.card-soft .stack-body { color: #3E4C62; }
.card-dark .stack-body { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .74); }
.stack-get { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 32px; }
.stack-get h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.card-dark .stack-get h4 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); }
.stack-get ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.stack-get li { padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); }
.card-soft .stack-get li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
.card-dark .stack-get li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .approach-side { position: static; }
  .stack-progress { display: none; }
  .approach-side .section-head { margin-bottom: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stack { gap: 20px; padding-bottom: 6vh; }
  .stack-card { top: calc(88px + var(--i) * 16px); }
  .stack-card-inner { min-height: 380px; }
  .stack-body { font-size: 16px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .stack-card { position: static; transform: none; }
  .stack-card-inner::after { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Brand palette (v5): #005BEA, #0E6AFF, #DDEAFF, #4CD53A, #FAE3E5, #F0F3F2 */
.thcp { background: var(--blush); border-top: 0; }
.thcp .btn-quiet { background: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(28, 36, 48, .12); }
.thcp .btn-quiet:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.feature-outcome { background: var(--mist); }

/* =========================================================
   v6 - fabric cards, stance motion, practice accordion,
        case rail, sector rows, research links
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Hero: People / Processes / Systems glass cards ---------- */
.fabric-cards {
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.fabric-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  column-gap: 14px;
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  cursor: default;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, background-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.fabric-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-2), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.fabric-card:hover, .fabric-card.is-lit { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.fabric-card:hover::before, .fabric-card.is-lit::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.fabric-index { grid-row: span 2; width: 10px; height: 10px; margin-top: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(14, 106, 255, .2); }
.fabric-card[data-hub="2"] .fabric-index { background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(76, 213, 58, .2); }
.fabric-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #fff; }
.fabric-note { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .fabric-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
}

/* ---------- Stance: soft brand wash, word reveal, parallax photo ---------- */
.stance { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.stance-deco {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 0% 0%, rgba(221, 234, 255, .9), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 100% 30%, rgba(250, 227, 229, .55), transparent 70%);
}
.stance-deco::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 91, 234, .14) 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 60%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 60%);
}
.stance-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stance-tag span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); }
.stance-big { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px); line-height: 1.3; }
.stance-big .w { display: inline-block; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .stance-big .w { opacity: .12; transition: opacity .5s ease; transition-delay: calc(var(--wi) * 45ms); }
  .js .stance-big.is-in .w { opacity: 1; }
  .js .stance-big.is-in .w.hl { color: var(--blue); }
}
.stance-big .w.hl { transition-property: opacity, color; }
.stance-photo { border-radius: 20px; }
.parallax { overflow: hidden; }
.parallax img { transform: translate3d(0, var(--py, 0px), 0) scale(1.12); will-change: transform; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .parallax img { transform: none; } }

/* ---------- What we do: expanding practice panels ---------- */
.practices {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 520px;
}
.practice {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: flex-grow .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), background-color .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
.practice.is-active {
  flex-grow: 2.6;
  cursor: default;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .26);
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .45), transparent 70%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}
.practice:focus-visible { border-color: #fff; }
.practice-spot {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(360px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .09), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.practice:hover .practice-spot { opacity: 1; }
.practice-rail { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; }
.practice-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.practice-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 30px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; white-space: nowrap; }
.practice-detail {
  max-width: 560px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.practice.is-active .practice-detail { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: .2s; pointer-events: auto; }
.practice:not(.is-active) .practice-detail { position: absolute; left: 28px; right: 28px; bottom: 28px; width: 460px; }
.practice-claim { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.15; }
.practice-body { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.practice-caps { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; }
.practice-caps li { padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13.5px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.practice-when { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86); }
.practice-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color .2s ease;
}
.practice-link:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); }
.practice:not(.is-active) .practice-rail { writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg); align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .practices { flex-direction: column; min-height: 0; }
  .practice, .practice.is-active { flex: none; cursor: default; }
  .practice:not(.is-active) .practice-rail { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; transform: none; margin-top: 0; }
  .practice-detail, .practice:not(.is-active) .practice-detail { position: static; width: auto; opacity: 1; transform: none; margin-top: 18px; pointer-events: auto; }
  .practice { background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .3), transparent 70%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); }
}

/* ---------- Selected work: case study rail ---------- */
.work { background: var(--paper); padding-bottom: calc(var(--section) - 20px); }
.rail-controls { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.rail-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.rail-btn:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.rail-btn:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: default; background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--rule); }
.case-rail {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  outline: none;
}
.case-rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.case-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 4px max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2 + var(--gutter))) 8px;
  width: max-content;
}
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-margin-left: max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2 + var(--gutter)));
  width: min(600px, 84vw);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--navy);
  min-height: 560px;
}
.case-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; }
.case-media::before {
  /* photography slot: set --img on .case-card, e.g. style="--img:url(...)" */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--img, none) center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: .45;
}
.case-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 20, 51, .2) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .75) 55%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .96) 100%);
}
.c1 { background: radial-gradient(520px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .55), transparent 70%), var(--navy); }
.c2 { background: radial-gradient(520px 360px at 0% 0%, rgba(76, 213, 58, .28), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(520px 360px at 100% 100%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .4), transparent 70%), var(--navy); }
.c3 { background: radial-gradient(560px 360px at 60% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .6), transparent 70%), #0A1B45; }
.case-mark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  top: 40px;
  max-width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 96px;
  line-height: .9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  text-align: right;
  z-index: 1;
}
.case-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.case-pill { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.case-loc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.case-client { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 80px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.case-title { margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.15; }
.case-facts { margin-top: 22px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.case-facts > div { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); font-size: 14.5px; }
.case-facts dt { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); font-weight: 500; }
.case-facts dd { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); }
.case-impact dd { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.case-link { margin-top: 22px; align-self: flex-start; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); padding-bottom: 2px; transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.case-link:hover { color: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.case-card { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.rail-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.rail-progress { flex: 1; max-width: 320px; height: 2px; background: var(--rule); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.rail-progress span { display: block; height: 100%; width: var(--rp, 33%); background: var(--ink); transition: width .2s ease; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .rail-controls { display: none; }
  .case-card { padding: 24px; min-height: 540px; }
  .case-facts > div { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px; }
  .case-mark { font-size: 64px; }
}

/* ---------- Who we work with: segments + interactive sector rows ---------- */
.sectors { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.sectors-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }
.sectors-top .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.segments { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.segments li { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.segments strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.segments span { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); }
.sector-rows { border-top: 1px solid #D5DBD9; }
.sector {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 48px;
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: 16px;
  padding: 26px 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #D5DBD9;
  cursor: default;
  outline: none;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.sector::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.sector:hover::before, .sector:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.sector-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #8A94A3; }
.sector-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), color .3s ease;
}
.sector:hover .sector-name, .sector:focus-visible .sector-name { transform: translateX(10px); color: var(--blue); }
.sector-arrow {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #C9D1CF;
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), background-color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.sector:hover .sector-arrow, .sector:focus-visible .sector-arrow { transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.sector-desc { grid-column: 2 / 3; display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.sector-desc > span { overflow: hidden; color: #3E4C62; font-size: 16px; transform: translateX(10px); }
.sector:hover .sector-desc, .sector:focus-visible .sector-desc { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.sector:hover .sector-desc > span, .sector:focus-visible .sector-desc > span { padding-top: 10px; }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 860px) {
  .sector-desc { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
  .sector-desc > span { padding-top: 8px; transform: none; }
  .sector:hover .sector-name { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sectors-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
  .sector { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr 40px; padding: 20px 4px; }
  .sector-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
}

/* ---------- Research: no hover fill; title colour + read more ---------- */
.post, .post:hover { padding: 0; margin: 0; background: none; border-radius: 0; }
.post h3 a { transition: color .2s ease; }
.post:hover h3 a, .post h3 a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.post-excerpt { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s ease, gap .2s ease;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--blue); gap: 10px; }
/* case card texture: fine grid fading down, sits under the photo slot */
.case-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.case-media::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 20, 51, 0) 0%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .55) 50%, rgba(7, 20, 51, .9) 100%); }
.voices { background: var(--mist); }
.sectors { background: var(--paper); }
.segments li { background: var(--mist); border-color: transparent; }
.sector-rows, .sector { border-color: var(--rule); }
.sector-arrow { border-color: var(--rule); }
.post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.read-more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; align-self: flex-start; }

/* =========================================================
   v7 - centred proof line, 4-step stack, accelerators, testimonials, autoplay rail
   ========================================================= */
.proof-lead { text-align: center; }

.card-mist .stack-card-inner { background: #E8EDEB; box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(11, 34, 96, .25); }
.card-mist .stack-no { color: rgba(0, 91, 234, .22); }
.card-mist .stack-body { color: #3E4C62; }
.card-mist .stack-get li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.stack-card-inner { min-height: 400px; }

/* Accelerators: continues the dark band after What we do */
.platforms {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 0 var(--section);
  margin-top: -1px;
}
.services.is-dark { padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px); }
.platforms .wrap { border-top: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px); }
.platforms-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 7fr; gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.platforms-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.platforms-head p { color: var(--on-dark-muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.platform-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--on-dark-rule); border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; }
.platform { position: relative; padding: 26px 26px 28px; background: var(--navy); transition: background-color .3s ease; }
.platform::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px; right: 26px; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-2), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.platform:hover { background: #0B1D48; }
.platform:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.platform-cat { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.platform h3 { margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.platform p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .platforms-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Testimonials: one featured, four supporting */
.voice-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; gap: 20px; align-items: stretch; }
.voice-layout .voice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.voice { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 36px 28px 26px; }
.voice::before { top: 4px; left: 24px; font-size: 64px; }
.voice blockquote { margin-top: 20px; flex: 1; }
.voice blockquote p { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #34404F; }
.voice figcaption { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.voice figcaption > span:last-child { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.voice-ini {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.voice-feature {
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 340px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .5), transparent 70%),
    var(--navy);
  padding: 44px 36px 32px;
}
.voice-feature::before { color: var(--green); }
.voice-feature blockquote p { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(17px, 1.45vw, 19px); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.5; color: #fff; }
.voice-feature figcaption { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.voice-feature figcaption strong { color: #fff; }
.voice-feature .voice-ini { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .voice-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .voice-layout .voice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Case rail autoplay: no snapping while it glides */
.case-rail.is-auto { scroll-snap-type: none; }
.case-loc:empty { display: none; }

/* =========================================================
   v8 - client logos, testimonials order, transform-driven case rail
   ========================================================= */

/* Clients marquee: real logos, greyscale until hover */
.client {
  height: 88px;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0 34px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: none;
}
.client:hover { background: none; }
.client img { height: auto; max-width: 160px; width: auto; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .62; transition: filter .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.client:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.marquee-track { gap: 0; padding-right: 0; align-items: center; }
.marquee { margin-top: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .client { height: 72px; padding: 0 22px; }
  .client img { transform: scale(.85); }
}

/* Testimonials: Deloitte featured, then a 2x2 grid */
.voice-layout { display: block; }
.voice-feature {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 8fr) minmax(220px, 3fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(11, 34, 96, .35);
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.voice-feature::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  font: 700 140px/1 var(--font-head);
  color: var(--blue-soft);
  z-index: 0;
}
.voice-feature blockquote { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; }
.voice-feature blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.feature-aside {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.feature-logo { height: 30px; width: auto; }
.feature-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--slate); }
.stars { color: #E2A93B; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 16px; }
.feature-who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.feature-who strong { color: var(--ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.voices .voice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.voice blockquote p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .voice-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-aside { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .voices .voice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Case rail: transform-driven glide (smooth sub-pixel motion), vertical scroll never blocked */
.case-rail {
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}
.case-rail.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.case-track { will-change: transform; transform: translate3d(var(--tx, 0px), 0, 0); }
.case-card img { pointer-events: none; }
.client img { max-height: none; }
.voice-feature figcaption.feature-aside { border-top: 0; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.voice-feature .feature-who strong { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .voice-feature figcaption.feature-aside { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); } }

/* =========================================================
   v9 - logo tiles, crisp marquee, top-aligned case cards, spacing
   ========================================================= */
.proof-lead { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.marquee { margin-top: 0; padding: 4px 0; }
.marquee-track { gap: 14px; padding-right: 14px; animation: none !important; will-change: transform; }
.client {
  width: 184px;
  height: 96px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.client:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -16px rgba(11, 34, 96, .35); background: var(--paper); }
.client img { max-width: 140px; max-height: 60px; transform: none !important; image-rendering: auto; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .client { width: 150px; height: 80px; padding: 12px 16px; }
  .client img { max-width: 116px; max-height: 50px; }
}

/* Case cards: content flows from the top; the link sits at the bottom */
.case-client { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 0; }
.case-link { margin-top: auto; }
.case-facts { margin-bottom: 26px; }

/* Accelerators: 3 x 3 */
.platform-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

/* =========================================================
   v10 - contact panel, footer watermark on mobile
   ========================================================= */
.contact { background: var(--mist); color: var(--ink); padding: var(--section) 0; }
.contact-panel {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -48px rgba(7, 20, 51, .6);
}
.contact-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.contact-deco::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(640px 380px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .5), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(520px 360px at 0% 100%, rgba(76, 213, 58, .14), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-deco::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.contact-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}
.contact-kicker span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(76, 213, 58, .2); }
.contact-panel h2 { margin-top: 20px; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 48px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.035em; color: #fff; }
.contact-lead { margin-top: 16px; max-width: 52ch; font-size: 17px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.contact-steps { margin-top: 32px; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); }
.contact-steps li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); }
.contact-steps span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); padding-top: 3px; }
.contact-steps strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.contact-steps p { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.contact-direct { margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto); gap: 14px 32px; justify-content: start; }
.contact-direct dt { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.contact-direct dd { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-direct a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
.contact-direct a:hover { color: var(--blue-soft); }
.contact-form-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.contact-form-note { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); }
.contact-form-card .plugin-slot { margin-top: 20px; min-height: 360px; border-color: #C9D3DF; background: var(--mist); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .contact-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .contact-panel { border-radius: 22px; padding: 28px 22px; }
  .contact-direct { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-mark { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { padding-bottom: 40px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   v11 - contact contrast, enquiry form, testimonial captions
   ========================================================= */
.contact-panel .contact-copy p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); max-width: 52ch; margin-top: 0; font-size: inherit; }
.contact-panel .contact-lead { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); }
.contact-panel .contact-kicker { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: 13px; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.contact-panel .contact-steps p { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .74); }
.contact-panel .contact-direct dt { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .64); }
.contact-direct { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, auto); }

/* Testimonial captions: name and role only, with a short brand rule */
.voice figcaption { display: block; position: relative; padding-top: 18px; }
.voice figcaption::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); }
.voice figcaption > span { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.feature-who span { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }

/* Enquiry form */
.enquiry { margin-top: 22px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.f-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.f-field { display: grid; gap: 6px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; }
.f-field label, .f-chips legend { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.f-field label span { color: var(--blue); }
.enquiry input[type="text"], .enquiry input[type="email"], .enquiry input[type="tel"], .enquiry textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #CDD6E1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--paper);
  font: 400 15px/1.4 var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.enquiry textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.enquiry input::placeholder, .enquiry textarea::placeholder { color: #98A2B0; }
.enquiry input:hover, .enquiry textarea:hover { border-color: #AEBBCB; }
.enquiry input:focus, .enquiry textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 91, 234, .14); }
.f-field.has-error input, .f-field.has-error textarea { border-color: #D93A4A; }
.f-error { min-height: 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: #C62F3E; }
.f-error:empty { display: none; }
.f-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.f-chips legend { margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0; float: left; width: 100%; }
.f-chips label { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.f-chips input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; }
.f-chips label span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #CDD6E1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background-color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.f-chips label:hover span { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.f-chips input:checked + span { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.f-chips input:focus-visible + span { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 91, 234, .18); }
.f-hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.f-consent { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: start; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--slate); cursor: pointer; }
.f-consent input { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin: 1px 0 0; accent-color: var(--blue); }
.f-consent a { color: var(--blue); }
.f-submit { justify-self: start; min-height: 50px; padding: 0 26px; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; }
.f-submit[disabled] { opacity: .7; cursor: default; }
.f-success { padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 12px; background: #E9F9E6; border: 1px solid #BFE9B6; color: #1F5A16; }
.f-success p { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14px; }
.enquiry.is-sent > :not(.f-success) { display: none; }
.contact-form-card .plugin-slot { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .f-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .f-submit { justify-self: stretch; justify-content: center; }
}
.contact-panel { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 6fr); }
.contact-panel .contact-copy p.contact-lead { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .84); }
.contact-panel .contact-copy p.contact-kicker { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #fff; }
.contact-panel h2 { margin-top: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .contact-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* v12 - accelerators must reflow on smaller screens (restated after the v9 3-column rule) */
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .platform { padding: 22px 22px 24px; }
  .platform::after { left: 22px; right: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Service pages (Consulting first)
   ========================================================= */
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }

/* Inner-page hero: same visual language, shorter */
.hero-page { min-height: min(calc(100svh - 72px), 780px); }
.crumbs-dark { margin-bottom: 22px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.crumbs-dark a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.crumbs-dark a:hover { color: #fff; }
.crumbs-dark span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); }
.js .crumbs-dark { animation-delay: 0s; }

/* The challenge: signal cards */
.challenge { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.challenge-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: end; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
.challenge-head .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.challenge-lead { color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; }
.signal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.signal {
  position: relative;
  padding: 26px 26px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background-color .3s ease;
}
.signal::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.signal:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: #C7D3E6; background: #FBFCFF; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -30px rgba(11, 34, 96, .35); }
.signal:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.signal-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.signal h3 { margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.25; }
.signal p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }

/* Capabilities: sticky intro + accordion rows */
.caps { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.caps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 7fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
.caps-side { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.caps-side .section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cap-list { border-top: 1px solid #D3DAD8; }
.cap { border-bottom: 1px solid #D3DAD8; }
.cap summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 40px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 24px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cap summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.cap-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #8A94A3; transition: color .2s ease; }
.cap-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.2; transition: color .2s ease; }
.cap summary:hover .cap-title, .cap[open] .cap-title { color: var(--blue); }
.cap[open] .cap-no { color: var(--blue); }
.cap-toggle {
  position: relative;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #C9D1CF;
  transition: background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.cap-toggle::before, .cap-toggle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 12px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform .35s ease, background-color .25s ease;
}
.cap-toggle::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.cap summary:hover .cap-toggle { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.cap[open] .cap-toggle, details[open] > summary .cap-toggle { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.cap[open] .cap-toggle::before, .cap[open] .cap-toggle::after,
details[open] > summary .cap-toggle::before, details[open] > summary .cap-toggle::after { background: #fff; }
.cap[open] .cap-toggle::after, details[open] > summary .cap-toggle::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.cap-body { padding: 0 52px 28px 64px; }
.cap-body p { color: #3E4C62; font-size: 16px; max-width: 62ch; }
.cap-body h4 { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.cap-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
.cap-chips li { padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 14px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .cap[open] .cap-body, .faq-item[open] > p { animation: capIn .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
}
@keyframes capIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* Why Ascent: dark band with pillars and figures */
.why { padding: var(--section) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 85% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .4), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 0% 100%, rgba(76, 141, 255, .16), transparent 70%),
    var(--navy);
  color: #fff; }
.pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.pillar {
  padding: 28px 24px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
  transition: background-color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pillar:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar-mark { display: block; width: 28px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-2), var(--green)); }
.pillar h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.pillar p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.facts-dark { margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); border-top-color: var(--on-dark-rule); }
.facts-dark .fact + .fact { border-left-color: var(--on-dark-rule); }
.facts-dark .fact dt { color: #fff; }
.facts-dark .fact dd { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }

/* Static case grid (service pages) */
.work-static { padding: var(--section) 0; }
.case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.case-grid .case-card { width: auto; min-height: 0; }

/* Single featured perspective */
.voices-single { padding: 0 0 var(--section); background: var(--paper); }
.voices-single .voice-feature { margin: 0; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 8fr) minmax(200px, 3fr); }

/* FAQ */
.faq { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 7fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid #D3DAD8; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #D3DAD8; }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover, .faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--blue); }
.faq-item summary:hover .cap-toggle { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.faq-item > p { padding: 0 56px 24px 4px; color: #3E4C62; max-width: 66ch; }

/* Related capabilities */
.related { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.related-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), color .3s ease;
}
.related-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .5), transparent 70%), var(--navy);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.related-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.related-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); transition: color .3s ease; }
.related-card:hover .related-no { color: var(--blue-bright); }
.related-card h3 { margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.related-card p { margin-top: 10px; max-width: 44ch; color: var(--slate); transition: color .3s ease; }
.related-card:hover p { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.related-go {
  position: absolute;
  right: 28px; top: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: transform .4s ease, background-color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.related-card:hover .related-go { transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .challenge-head, .caps-grid, .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .caps-side { position: static; }
  .signal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .case-grid, .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .voices-single .voice-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .signal-grid, .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cap summary { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr 36px; padding: 20px 0; }
  .cap-toggle { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .cap-body { padding: 0 0 24px 48px; }
  .faq-item > p { padding-right: 0; }
  .facts-dark .fact, .facts-dark .fact + .fact { border-top-color: var(--on-dark-rule); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Consulting v2 - static hero, smooth accordions
   ========================================================= */
/* Static inner-page hero: no canvas, no motion */
.hero-static { min-height: 0; padding-top: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); }
.hero-static .hero-bg::before { animation: none !important; }
.hero-static .glow-a { animation: none !important; }
.hero-static .kicker-dot { animation: none !important; }
.js .hero-static .hero-line,
.js .hero-static .hero-in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; }
.hero-static .fabric-card { transition: none; }
.hero-static .fabric-card:hover, .hero-static .fabric-card.is-lit { transform: none; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045); }
.hero-static .fabric-card::before { display: none; }
.hero-static .hero-fade { display: none; }

/* Accordions animate via JS (height); keep content visible during the transition */
.cap-body, .faq-item > p { overflow: hidden; }
.cap[open] .cap-body, .faq-item[open] > p { animation: none; }
.cap-body-inner { padding: 0 52px 28px 64px; }
.cap-body { padding: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cap-body-inner { padding: 0 0 24px 48px; } }
.cap-body-inner > p { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: opacity .35s ease .08s, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) .08s; }
.cap-body-inner > h4, .cap-body-inner > ul { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: opacity .35s ease .16s, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) .16s; }
.cap.is-open .cap-body-inner > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.faq-item > p { transition: opacity .3s ease; }

/* Consulting hero: two columns, deliverables panel on the right */
.hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.hero-split .hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 66px); }
.hero-panel {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .07), rgba(255, 255, 255, .025));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.hero-panel-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.deliver-list { position: relative; margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.deliver-list::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 17px; top: 22px; bottom: 22px; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-2), var(--green)); opacity: .6; }
.deliver-list li { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 0; }
.deliver-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.deliver-no {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
}
.deliver-list li:last-child .deliver-no { border-color: var(--green); }
.deliver-list strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #fff; padding-top: 6px; }
.deliver-list p { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.deliver-list::before { display: none; }
.deliver-list li:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 17.5px; top: 52px; bottom: -16px; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 106, 255, .8), rgba(76, 213, 58, .6)); }

/* =========================================================
   PHP build: policy pages (light, aligned with site), 404, nav state
   ========================================================= */
.nav-link.is-current { color: var(--blue); }
.page-home .site-header:not(.is-scrolled):not(.menu-open) .nav-link.is-current { color: #fff; }
.sub a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--blue-soft); }

/* Policy header: light, with a soft brand wash */
.policy-head {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.policy-head-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 380px at 100% 0%, rgba(221, 234, 255, .95), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 0% 100%, rgba(240, 243, 242, .9), transparent 70%); }
.policy-head-deco::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 91, 234, .13) 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 30%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 30%, #000 100%);
}
.policy-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.policy-kicker span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); }
.policy-head h1 { margin-top: 16px; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px); letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.policy-summary { font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); }
.policy-meta { display: inline-block; margin-top: 18px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--mist); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); }

/* Policy navigation + help card */
.policy-side { max-height: none; overflow: visible; }
.policy-list { border-left: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.policy-list > li > a {
  margin-left: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-left: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.policy-list > li > a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.policy-list > li > a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.policy-help { margin-top: 24px; padding: 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--mist); font-size: 14px; }
.policy-help strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.policy-help p { margin-top: 4px; color: var(--slate); }
.policy-help a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }
.prose h2 { padding-top: 4px; }
.prose > h2:not(:first-child) { margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .policy-list { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
  .policy-list > li > a { border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 14px; }
  .policy-list > li > a[aria-current="page"] { border-color: var(--ink); }
  .policy-help { display: none; }
}

/* 404 */
.nf { padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px) 0; background:
  radial-gradient(720px 380px at 100% 0%, rgba(221, 234, 255, .9), transparent 70%), var(--paper); }
.nf h1 { margin-top: 18px; font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 60px); letter-spacing: -0.04em; max-width: 16ch; }
.nf-lead { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--slate); max-width: 52ch; }
.nf-actions { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* Enquiry: server message */
.f-server-error:empty { display: none; }
.f-server-error { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: #FDECEE; }
.nf h1 { line-height: 1.08; }

/* =========================================================
   Solutions: standalone accelerators band
   ========================================================= */
.platforms-standalone { padding: var(--section) 0; margin-top: 0; }
.platforms-standalone .wrap { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.platforms-standalone + .why { border-top: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); }

/* =========================================================
   Research page
   ========================================================= */
.reports { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.report-list { display: grid; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
.report {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.report:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -44px rgba(11, 34, 96, .45); }
.report-cover {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -24px rgba(7, 20, 51, .6);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), box-shadow .45s ease;
}
.report-cover::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, #000 100%);
}
.cover-cv { background: radial-gradient(360px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .7), transparent 70%), var(--navy); }
.cover-di { background: radial-gradient(360px 260px at 0% 0%, rgba(76, 213, 58, .35), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(360px 260px at 100% 100%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .55), transparent 70%), #0A1B45; }
.report:hover .report-cover { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-.6deg); box-shadow: 0 34px 50px -24px rgba(7, 20, 51, .7); }
.cover-series { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.cover-title { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 25px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.cover-sub { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.cover-brand { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.report-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
.report-meta span { padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--mist); }
.report-body h3 { margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.15; }
.report-body h3 a { text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
.report-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.report-abstract { margin-top: 14px; color: #3E4C62; max-width: 70ch; }
.report-body h4 { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.report-themes { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
.report-themes li { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 13.5px; }
.report-authors { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; }
.report-authors span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--slate); }
.report-actions { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

.focus { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.focus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 88px); align-items: start; }
.focus-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.focus-lead { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; }
.area-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.area-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.area-list li:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.area-no { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }

.perspectives { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.perspective {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  text-decoration: none;
  max-width: 820px;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.perspective:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -36px rgba(11, 34, 96, .45); }
.perspective-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
.perspective-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; transition: color .2s ease; }
.perspective:hover .perspective-title { color: var(--blue); }
.perspective-text { color: var(--slate); max-width: 62ch; }
.perspective-go { margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .report { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .report-cover { max-width: 280px; }
  .focus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .area-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .report-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
}
.hero-split .hero-title { font-size: clamp(36px, 4.3vw, 58px); }

/* Dropdown: separate items so the current page and the hovered item never merge */
.sub li + li { margin-top: 4px; }
.sub a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--mist); color: var(--blue); font-weight: 500; }
.sub a[aria-current="page"]::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-left: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); vertical-align: middle; }
.sub a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.sub a[aria-current="page"]:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--blue); }

/* =========================================================
   Contact page
   ========================================================= */
.route-list { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.route-list a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr 28px;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.route-list a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); transform: translateX(4px); }
.route-list strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.route-list p { margin-top: 3px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.route-go { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); transition: color .2s ease; }
.route-list a:hover .route-go { color: #fff; }

.page-inner .contact { background: var(--mist); }
.reach { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.reach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.reach-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.reach-card:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -34px rgba(11, 34, 96, .45); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.reach-tag { align-self: flex-start; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--blue); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.reach-card h3 { margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.reach-card p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }
.reach-card p a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }
.reach-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; word-break: break-word; }
.reach-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.reach-link-sub { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); }
.reach-social { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 20px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.reach-social > span { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.reach-social ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.reach-social a { display: inline-block; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.reach-social a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .reach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Research: perspectives grid */
.perspective-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.perspective { max-width: none; height: 100%; align-content: start; }
.perspective-lead { grid-column: span 1; }
.perspective-grid .perspective-lead:first-child { grid-column: span 2; background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(221, 234, 255, .9), transparent 70%), var(--paper); }
.perspective-by { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
.perspective-go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .perspective-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .perspective-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .perspective-grid .perspective-lead:first-child { grid-column: auto; }
}
.perspective-title { line-height: 1.2; }

/* =========================================================
   Dedicated pages: How we work, Work, About, Services
   ========================================================= */
.principles { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.pillar-grid-light { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.pillar-light {
  padding: 28px 24px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pillar-light:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -30px rgba(11, 34, 96, .35); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar-light h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.25; }
.pillar-light p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }

/* How we work: phases */
.phases { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.phases-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 8fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.phases-side { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.phases-side .section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.phase-nav { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.phase-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.phase-nav a span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #8A94A3; }
.phase-nav a:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.phase-nav a.is-active { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.phase-nav a.is-active span { color: var(--blue-bright); }
.phase-list { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.phase {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.phase:last-child { background: radial-gradient(520px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .45), transparent 70%), var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.phase-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: start; }
.phase-no { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -0.05em; color: rgba(0, 91, 234, .22); }
.phase:last-child .phase-no { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
.phase h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.phase-obj { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; }
.phase:last-child .phase-obj { color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.phase-cols { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.phase:last-child .phase-cols { border-top-color: var(--on-dark-rule); }
.phase h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.phase-acts { margin-top: 10px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.phase-acts li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px; color: #3E4C62; }
.phase-acts li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 10px; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); }
.phase:last-child .phase-acts li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
.phase:last-child .phase-acts li::before { background: var(--green); }
.phase .cap-chips { margin-top: 10px; }
.phase .cap-chips li { background: var(--mist); border-color: transparent; }
.phase:last-child .cap-chips li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); color: #fff; }
.phase-you-h { margin-top: 20px; }
.phase-you { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #3E4C62; }
.phase:last-child .phase-you { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }

.models { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.model-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.model-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.model-card:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -30px rgba(11, 34, 96, .4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.model-phases { align-self: flex-start; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--blue); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.model-card h3 { margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.model-card p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }
.model-go { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 18px; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; transition: color .2s ease; }
.model-card:hover .model-go { color: var(--blue); }

/* Work page */
.work-all { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.filter-chip {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper);
  font: 500 14px/1 var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.filter-chip:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.filter-chip.is-on { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.case-grid-all .case-card { transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease; }
.case-grid-all .case-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.why-compact { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }
.why-compact .facts-dark { margin-top: 0; }

/* About page */
.leadership { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.leadership-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4fr 8fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.leader {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.leader-role { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.leader h3 { margin-top: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.leader-bio { margin-top: 12px; color: #3E4C62; max-width: 62ch; }
.leader-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.about-proof { border-top: 0; }
.beyond { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.beyond-card { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.beyond-card:hover .reach-link { color: var(--blue); }

/* Services overview */
.svc-list-wrap { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.svc-list { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.svc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.svc:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -44px rgba(11, 34, 96, .45); }
.svc-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.svc h3 { margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px); letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
.svc-claim { margin-top: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: 19px; color: var(--slate); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.svc-lead { margin-top: 16px; color: #3E4C62; max-width: 58ch; }
.svc .btn { margin-top: 24px; }
.svc-caps { padding: 24px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--mist); align-self: start; }
.svc-caps h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.svc-caps ul { margin-top: 12px; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.svc-caps li { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #D5DBD9; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; }
.svc-caps li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .pillar-grid-light, .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .phases-grid, .leadership-grid, .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phases-side { position: static; }
  .phase-nav { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pillar-grid-light, .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phase-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .phase-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   No underlines on any link (colour change on hover instead)
   ========================================================= */
a, a:hover, a:focus { text-decoration: none; }
.text-link, .case-link, .prose a, .reach-link, .f-consent a, .policy-help a, .contact-direct a, .read-more {
  border-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; transition: color .2s ease, gap .2s ease; }
.text-link::after,
.service .text-link::after {
  content: "\2192";
  display: inline-block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  background: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.text-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.text-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.is-dark .text-link { color: #fff; }
.is-dark .text-link:hover { color: var(--blue-bright); }
.case-link:hover { color: var(--blue-soft); }
.prose a:hover, .f-consent a:hover, .policy-help a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }

/* Work page: section spacing and filter tabs (segmented control) */
.work-all { padding: var(--section) 0 calc(var(--section) + 8px); }
.work-all .section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.filter-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.filter-chip {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  font: 500 14px/1 var(--font-body);
  color: var(--slate);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.filter-chip:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.filter-chip.is-on { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 2px 10px -4px rgba(11, 34, 96, .35); }
.filter-chip:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .filter-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 16px; scrollbar-width: none; }
  .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .filter-chip { white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Case study detail pages
   ========================================================= */
.cs-hero .cs-title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px); }
.cs-meta { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.cs-meta li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
}
.cs-meta li span { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }

.cs-overview { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) 0; background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.cs-overview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr 9fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.cs-logo { height: 56px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
.cs-lead { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px); line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--ink); }

.cs-challenge { background: var(--mist); }
.cs-intro p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
.cs-signal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.cs-approach { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.cs-steps { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.cs-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px); }
.cs-step-rail { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.cs-step-rail::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 56px; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), rgba(0, 91, 234, .15)); }
.cs-step:last-child .cs-step-rail::after { display: none; }
.cs-step-no {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.cs-step:last-child .cs-step-no { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.cs-step-body { padding: 10px 0 clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); max-width: 860px; }
.cs-step-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 30px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.cs-step-body > p { margin-top: 12px; color: #3E4C62; }
.cs-groups { margin-top: 24px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.cs-group { padding: 22px 22px 24px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--mist); }
.cs-group:nth-child(2) { background: var(--blue-soft); }
.cs-group-for { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.cs-group h4 { margin-top: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.cs-group ul { margin-top: 12px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.cs-group li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #3E4C62; }
.cs-group li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); }
.cs-migration {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cs-migration span { flex-shrink: 0; width: 10px; height: 10px; margin-top: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); }

.cs-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.cs-impact .pillar h3 { font-size: 19px; }

.cs-voice { padding: var(--section) 0; }
.cs-voice .voice-feature { margin: 0; }
.cs-voice .voice-feature blockquote p { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px); }
.cs-voice .voice-feature blockquote p + p { margin-top: 14px; }
.cs-voice .feature-logo { height: 40px; }

.cs-next { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.cs-next-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
.cs-next h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.cs-next-grid > div > p { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; max-width: 56ch; }
.cs-cta { padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px); border-radius: 22px; background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(14, 106, 255, .5), transparent 70%), var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.cs-cta-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.cs-cta p:not(.cs-cta-title) { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.cs-cta .btn { margin-top: 20px; }

.cs-more { padding: 0 0 var(--section); background: var(--paper); }
.cs-more .wrap { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-top: var(--section); }
.related-cases { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.related-case {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
a.related-case:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.related-case .case-pill { align-self: flex-start; }
.related-case-client { margin-top: auto; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.related-case-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

/* "Read case study" on cards that have a detail page */
.case-grid-all .case-link, .case-grid .case-link { margin-top: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .cs-overview-grid, .cs-next-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .related-cases { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cs-signal-grid, .cs-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-step { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .cs-step-no { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 15px; }
  .cs-step-rail::after { top: 44px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Accelerator detail pages
   ========================================================= */
.accel-title .accel-name { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: .5em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.accel-hero .hero-title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px); }
.glance-list { margin-top: 16px; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.glance-list li { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 22px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86); }
.glance-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.glance-tick { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 2px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(76, 213, 58, .18); position: relative; }
.glance-tick::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 3px; width: 4px; height: 8px; border: solid var(--green); border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.accel-problems { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.accel-problems .signal { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }
.accel-problems .signal h3 { font-size: 18px; }

.accel-features { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.feature-card:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -34px rgba(11, 34, 96, .45); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.feature-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.feature-card-accent { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: transparent; }
.feature-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.feature-card h3 { margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 24px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.feature-card p { margin-top: 10px; color: #3E4C62; font-size: 15.5px; }

.accel-tailor { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.tailor-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--ink); }
.tailor-steps li { padding: 22px 22px 0 0; }
.tailor-steps li + li { padding-left: 22px; border-left: 1px solid #D3DAD8; }
.tailor-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.tailor-steps strong { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.tailor-steps p { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate); }
.tailor-close { margin-top: 36px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px); letter-spacing: -0.015em; max-width: 60ch; }

.connect-list { margin-top: 18px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.connect-list li { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--mist); }
.connect-list strong { font-weight: 600; }
.connect-list span { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); }

.other-accels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.other-accel { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .2s ease, background-color .2s ease; }
a.other-accel:hover { border-color: var(--blue-soft); background: var(--blue-soft); }
.other-accel strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; }

/* Accelerator tiles that have a page */
.platform-has-page { padding: 0; }
.platform-link { display: block; height: 100%; padding: 26px 26px 28px; color: #fff; }
.platform-more { display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--blue-bright); transition: gap .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.platform-link:hover .platform-more { gap: 10px; color: #fff; }
.faq-item a { color: var(--blue); }
.faq-item a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .accel-problems { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .tailor-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 24px; }
  .tailor-steps li:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .other-accels { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .accel-problems, .feature-grid, .tailor-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tailor-steps li, .tailor-steps li + li { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
}

/* CTA box on navy: keep all text light (overrides the generic .cs-next-grid paragraph colour) */
.cs-next-grid .cs-cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.cs-next-grid .cs-cta p.cs-cta-title { color: #fff; }

/* Accelerator outcomes grouped by audience (e.g. Select) */
.outcome-groups { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.outcome-group { padding: 26px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--on-dark-rule); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .035); }
.outcome-for { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.outcome-group ul { margin-top: 16px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.outcome-group li { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.outcome-group strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: #fff; }
.outcome-group span { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--on-dark-muted); }
.connect-list strong a { color: var(--ink); }
.connect-list strong a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .outcome-groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Accelerator: case study band */
.accel-case { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.accel-case-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: radial-gradient(520px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(76, 213, 58, .22), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(520px 300px at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 91, 234, .45), transparent 70%), var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.accel-case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); color: #fff; }
.accel-case-tag { justify-self: start; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.accel-case-client { margin-top: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.accel-case-text { max-width: 62ch; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.accel-case-go { margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--blue-bright); }
.accel-case-card:hover .accel-case-go { color: #fff; }
.accel-case + .cs-next { padding-top: 0; }
/* links inside dark hero meta pills and case lead */
.cs-meta a { color: #fff; }
.cs-meta a:hover { color: var(--blue-soft); }
.cs-lead a { color: var(--blue); }
.cs-lead a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }
.cs-next h2 { line-height: 1.15; }

/* =========================================================
   About: the group
   ========================================================= */
.entities { padding: var(--section) 0; background: var(--mist); }
.entity-list-wrap { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.entity {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.entity:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -44px rgba(11, 34, 96, .4); }
.entity-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }
.entity-no { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); padding-top: 6px; }
.entity-head h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.2; }
.entity-role { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--slate); }
.entity-site { align-self: center; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.entity-site:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.entity-desc { margin-top: 16px; color: #3E4C62; max-width: 76ch; }
.entity h4 { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.entity-list { margin-top: 10px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px 20px; }
.entity-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #3E4C62; }
.entity-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px; width: 8px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); }
.entity-list strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.entity-chips { margin-top: 10px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.entity-chips li { padding: 0; }
.entity-chips li, .entity-chips li a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.entity-chips li a { border: 0; padding: 0; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 500; }
.entity-chips li:has(a) { border-color: var(--blue-soft); background: var(--blue-soft); }
.entity-chips li a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .entity-head { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .entity-site { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-self: start; }
  .entity-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* About: spacing when the positioning section has no photo */
.stance-plain { padding-bottom: var(--section); }

/* About: group entity tiles */
.entity-tiles { margin-top: 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
.entity-tiles .tile { display: block; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper); transition: border-color .25s ease, background-color .25s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.entity-tiles .tile { padding: 14px 16px; }
.entity-tiles .tile-link { padding: 0; border-color: var(--blue-soft); background: var(--blue-soft); }
.entity-tiles .tile-link a { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 4px 10px; padding: 14px 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.entity-tiles .tile-name { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16.5px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.entity-tiles .tile-meta { display: block; grid-column: 1 / 2; margin-top: 2px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); }
.entity-tiles .tile-go { grid-row: span 2; color: var(--blue); font-size: 15px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.entity-tiles .tile:hover { border-color: #C7D3E6; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.entity-tiles .tile-link:hover { border-color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-soft); }
.entity-tiles .tile-link:hover .tile-go { transform: translateX(3px); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .entity-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .entity-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Policy tables: no sideways scrolling on smaller screens (rows become cards) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .table-wrap { border: 0; background: none; overflow: visible; }
  .prose table, .prose table.wide, .prose table.defs, .prose table.raci, .prose table.narrow { min-width: 0; width: 100%; display: block; }
  .prose thead { display: none; }
  .prose tbody, .prose tr, .prose th, .prose td { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .prose tbody tr { margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--paper); }
  .prose tbody th, .prose tbody td { padding: 6px 0; border: 0; text-align: left; white-space: normal !important; width: auto !important; }
  .prose tbody th::before, .prose tbody td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate);
  }
  .prose tbody th { font-weight: 600; }
  .prose table.raci tbody td { text-align: left; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Enquiry modal (opened by every "Book a discovery call")
   ========================================================= */
.eq-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 80;
  display: grid;
  place-items: start center;
  padding: clamp(16px, 5vh, 56px) 16px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 51, .55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.eq-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
body.eq-modal-open { overflow: hidden; }
.eq-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: min(640px, 100%);
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(7, 20, 51, .55);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .eq-modal-card { animation: eqIn .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
}
@keyframes eqIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.eq-modal-x {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.eq-modal-x:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.eq-modal-kicker { color: var(--blue); border-color: var(--rule); background: var(--mist); }
.eq-modal-card h2 { margin-top: 16px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.eq-modal-note { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }
.eq-modal .enquiry { margin-top: 20px; }

/* Enquiry modal: compact so the whole form fits on screen without scrolling */
.eq-modal { place-items: center; padding: 12px; }
.eq-modal-card {
  width: min(600px, 100%);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 24px);
  overflow: auto;
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 28px);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.eq-modal-kicker { display: none; }
.eq-modal-card h2 { margin-top: 0; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 25px); }
.eq-modal-note { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; }
.eq-modal .enquiry { margin-top: 16px; gap: 12px; }
.eq-modal .f-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.eq-modal .f-field { gap: 4px; }
.eq-modal .f-field label, .eq-modal .f-chips legend { font-size: 12.5px; }
.eq-modal input[type="text"], .eq-modal input[type="email"], .eq-modal input[type="tel"], .eq-modal textarea {
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.eq-modal textarea { min-height: 76px; }
.eq-modal .f-chips { gap: 6px; }
.eq-modal .f-chips legend { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.eq-modal .f-chips label span { padding: 6px 11px; font-size: 13px; }
.eq-modal .f-consent { font-size: 12.5px; gap: 8px; grid-template-columns: 18px 1fr; }
.eq-modal .f-consent input { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.eq-modal .f-error { font-size: 12px; }
.eq-modal .f-submit { min-height: 44px; padding: 0 22px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.eq-modal-x { top: 10px; right: 10px; width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 18px; }

/* Shorter screens: trim further so nothing is cut off */
@media (max-height: 720px) {
  .eq-modal-note { display: none; }
  .eq-modal-card { padding: 18px; }
  .eq-modal .enquiry { margin-top: 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .eq-modal textarea { min-height: 62px; }
  .eq-modal .f-chips label span { padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 12.5px; }
}
@media (max-height: 620px) {
  .eq-modal-card h2 { font-size: 19px; }
  .eq-modal textarea { min-height: 52px; }
}