/* ============================================================
   2nd CHAIR — brochure-matched design system
   Dark navy + champagne gold · Oswald + Barlow
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ink:#050e1d;          /* deepest background */
  --navy:#08172e;         /* base background (brochure dominant) */
  --navy-2:#0f2038;       /* raised panels / cards */
  --navy-3:#16283f;       /* lifted panel / hover */
  --line:#20344e;         /* hairline borders */
  --line-soft:#182a41;

  --gold:#d4a63a;         /* signature accent (sampled from brochure) */
  --gold-deep:#a67f24;    /* hover / pressed */
  --gold-soft:#f2d27a;
  --steel:#8098b6;        /* muted blue-steel for small labels/bars */
  --steel-bar:#5f79a0;

  --white:#f4f7fb;
  --text:#dbe4f0;         /* body on dark */
  --muted:#9db0c6;        /* secondary */
  --faint:#6c7f97;        /* citations / tertiary */

  --maxw:1180px;
  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
  --head:"Oswald",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --display:"Newsreader",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --cond:"Barlow Semi Condensed","Barlow Condensed",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --body:"Barlow",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --tick:24px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--navy);color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--body);font-size:17px;line-height:1.62;font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;line-height:1.03;margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.005em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.4vw,5.1rem);font-weight:700}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,3.4rem);font-weight:700}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.4rem);letter-spacing:.06em}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em}
strong{color:var(--white);font-weight:600}
.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding-inline:var(--gut)}
.narrow{max-width:820px}

/* two-tone headline helper */
.h-tone .l1{color:var(--white);display:block}
.h-tone .l2{color:var(--gold);display:block}

/* eyebrow: gold tick + letterspaced label */
.eyebrow{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:0 0 22px;
  font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:var(--tick);height:2px;background:var(--gold);flex:none}
.eyebrow.center{justify-content:center}

.lede{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.3rem);color:var(--muted);max-width:60ch;line-height:1.6}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.95em 1.7em;border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:2px;
  transition:background .18s,color .18s,border-color .18s,transform .18s;
}
.btn .arw{transition:transform .18s}
.btn:hover .arw{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-soft)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--white);border-color:var(--line)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- utility bar ---------- */
.util{background:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);font-family:var(--cond)}
.util-in{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:8px var(--gut);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint)}
.util-in a{color:var(--muted)}.util-in a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.util-contact{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center}.util-sep{color:var(--line)}

/* ---------- header / nav ---------- */
.header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(5,14,29,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);transition:background .3s,border-color .3s}
.header.scrolled{background:rgba(5,14,29,.97)}
.nav{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:14px var(--gut);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.nav-logo img{height:44px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:500;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text);transition:color .18s}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-links .btn{padding:.6em 1.15em;font-size:.86rem}
.nav-links .active-underline{position:relative}
.hamb{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.hamb span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--white);display:block;transition:.25s}
.drawer{display:none}

/* ---------- section scaffolding ---------- */
.section{padding:clamp(66px,9vw,116px) 0;position:relative}
.section--ink{background:var(--ink)}
.section--panel{background:var(--navy-2)}
.section-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:56px}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.section-head h2{margin-bottom:.35em}
.section-head .lede{margin-top:.2em}

/* recurring theme divider */
.theme-line{background:var(--ink);border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.theme-line .wrap{padding-block:26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.theme-line .slogan{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.25rem)}
.theme-line .slogan b{color:var(--white);font-weight:600}.theme-line .slogan .g{color:var(--gold)}
.theme-line .meta{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--faint)}
.theme-line .meta a{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:92vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero-media img,.hero-media video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 35%}
.hero-media .poster{animation:ken 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;transform-origin:60% 40%}
@keyframes ken{from{transform:scale(1.05)}to{transform:scale(1.16) translate(-1.5%,-1%)}}
.hero-media video{opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.4s ease}
.hero-media video.ready{opacity:1}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-media .poster{animation:none}}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,12,25,.94) 0%,rgba(6,16,32,.86) 42%,rgba(6,16,32,.55) 78%,rgba(6,16,32,.35) 100%),
             linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,12,24,.9) 0%,rgba(5,12,24,0) 40%)}
.hero-in{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-block:clamp(90px,14vh,150px)}
.hero h1{margin:.1em 0 .5em;max-width:15ch}
.hero .lede{color:var(--text);max-width:46ch;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.35rem);margin-bottom:2em}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-bottom:3.2em}
.hero-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:22px;max-width:640px}
.hero-list .lab{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:14px}
.hero-list ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:9px}
.hero-list li{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text);font-size:1.02rem}
.hero-list li::before{content:"›";color:var(--gold);margin-right:12px;font-weight:700}
.scrollcue{position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;color:var(--faint);
  font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.scrollcue::after{content:"";width:1px;height:30px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);animation:cue 2s infinite}
@keyframes cue{0%,100%{opacity:.3}50%{opacity:1}}

/* ---------- stat callout + bars (science) ---------- */
.stat-callout{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:3px;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);align-items:center}
.stat-callout .big{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:clamp(4rem,11vw,8rem);line-height:.82}
.stat-callout .cap{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:.04em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:.5em}
.stat-callout .cap span{color:var(--gold)}
.bars{margin-top:20px;display:grid;gap:12px;max-width:640px}
.bar-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.bar-row .k{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.bar-track{background:var(--navy-3);border-radius:2px;height:30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.bar-fill{height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;padding-inline:12px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink)}
.bar-fill.steel{background:var(--steel-bar);color:var(--white)}
.bar-fill.gold{background:var(--gold)}
.src{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--faint);margin-top:16px}

/* findings grid */
.findings{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:40px 44px;margin-top:8px}
.finding .n{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.finding h4{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--white);font-size:.92rem;margin:.5em 0 .35em}
.finding p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .4em;line-height:1.5}
.finding .cite{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--faint)}

/* ---------- numbered services (01–05) ---------- */
.svc-list{display:grid;gap:2px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
.svc-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:clamp(18px,3vw,40px);padding:clamp(24px,3.4vw,40px);
  background:var(--navy);transition:background .2s}
a.svc-item:hover{background:var(--navy-2)}
.svc-item .num{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:2.2rem;line-height:1;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding-left:16px}
.svc-item h3{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:.25em}
.svc-item .tag{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:none;font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:1em}
.svc-item ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:8px}
.svc-item li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;color:var(--text);font-size:1rem}
.svc-item li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%}
.svc-item .more{margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gold);display:inline-flex;gap:.5em;align-items:center}
a.svc-item:hover .more{gap:.85em}

/* ---------- service hub cards (home) ---------- */
.hub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s,border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;color:inherit}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.card-photo{height:170px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.card-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.card:hover .card-photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.card-photo .num{position:absolute;top:12px;left:14px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.5rem;
  text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
.card-body{padding:22px 22px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.card-body h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:.5em}
.card-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:1.1em}
.card-body .more{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--gold);display:inline-flex;gap:.5em}
.card:hover .card-body .more{gap:.85em}

/* ---------- differentiators / standard ---------- */
.diffs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:34px 48px}
.diff{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding-left:20px}
.diff h4{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--gold);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.5em}
.diff p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:1.02rem}
.founders{margin-top:44px;background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:3px;padding:28px clamp(24px,4vw,40px)}
.founders .lab{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-size:.76rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.founders .names{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,2rem);letter-spacing:.02em}
.founders .names span{color:var(--gold)}
.founders p{color:var(--muted);margin:.6em 0 0;font-size:1rem}

/* steps 1-2-3 */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px}
.step .n{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.step h4{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--white);margin:.3em 0 .4em;font-size:1rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin:0}

/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.testi-feature{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:4px;
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,44px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,44px);align-items:center}
.testi-feature img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;border-radius:3px}
.testi-feature .lab{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-size:.76rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.testi-feature blockquote{margin:0 0 18px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:500;text-transform:none;color:var(--white);
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,1.85rem);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:0}
.testi-feature .who{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:.03em}
.testi-feature .role{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:4px}
.testi-list{display:grid;gap:2px;margin-top:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
.testi-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;padding:24px clamp(20px,3vw,32px);background:var(--navy)}
.testi-row img{width:70px;height:88px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:2px}
.testi-row .q{color:var(--text);font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:10px;font-style:italic}
.testi-row .who{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.03em;display:inline}
.testi-row .role{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);font-size:.78rem;margin-left:8px}

/* ---------- feature row (detail pages) ---------- */
.frow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px);align-items:center}
.frow.rev .fr-media{order:2}
.fr-media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.fr-body .tag{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:1em}
.fr-body ul{list-style:none;margin:1.4em 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.fr-body li{position:relative;padding-left:22px;color:var(--text)}
.fr-body li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.6em;width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%}

/* ---------- cta band ---------- */
.cta{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-2),var(--ink));border-top:1px solid var(--line);text-align:center}
.cta h2{margin-bottom:.3em}
.cta .lede{margin:0 auto 1.6em}

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,64px)}
.contact-info .row{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:18px 0}
.contact-info .row:first-of-type{border-top:0}
.contact-info .k{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-size:.74rem;margin-bottom:5px}
.contact-info .v{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:500;color:var(--white);font-size:1.3rem;text-transform:none}
.contact-info .v a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.form label{display:block;font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 6px}
.form .field{margin-bottom:16px}
.form input,.form textarea,.form select{width:100%;background:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:3px;
  color:var(--white);font-family:var(--body);font-size:1rem;padding:12px 14px}
.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus,.form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
.form textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.form .note{color:var(--faint);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:10px}

/* two-column mini lists */
.mini-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 40px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.mini-cols li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;color:var(--text)}
.mini-cols li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%}
.case-types{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);padding:64px 0 30px}
.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr;gap:44px;padding-bottom:40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.footer-brand img{height:52px;margin-bottom:16px}
.footer-brand p{color:var(--muted);max-width:40ch;font-size:.96rem}
.footer h5{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 16px}
.footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.footer ul a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}.footer ul a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.footer-bottom{padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--faint)}
.footer-bottom .g{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---------- reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .findings{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hub{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .diffs{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .frow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}.frow.rev .fr-media{order:0}
  .testi-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr}.testi-feature img{max-width:220px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(84vw,340px);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;
    background:var(--ink);border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding:90px 30px 30px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .3s;z-index:55}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links li{width:100%}.nav-links a{display:block;padding:15px 0;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);font-size:1.05rem}
  .nav-links .btn{margin-top:16px;justify-content:center;width:100%}
  .hamb{display:flex;z-index:56}
  .hamb.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .hamb.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .hamb.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .util-in{justify-content:center}.util-in>span:first-child{display:none}
  .hero-scrim{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,12,24,.94) 0%,rgba(5,12,24,.6) 60%,rgba(5,12,24,.7) 100%)}
  .findings{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hub{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat-callout{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}
  .svc-item{grid-template-columns:1fr}.svc-item .num{border-left:0;border-top:2px solid var(--gold);padding-left:0;padding-top:10px;width:max-content}
  .mini-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .theme-line .wrap{justify-content:center;text-align:center}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3 — sales enrichment: proof bands, charts, icons, photo bands
   ============================================================ */

/* proof / stat band */
.proof{background:var(--ink);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.proof .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0}
.proof .stat{padding:34px 26px;text-align:center;border-left:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.proof .stat:first-child{border-left:0}
.proof .n{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.4vw,3rem);line-height:1}
.proof .l{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;margin-top:8px}
@media(max-width:760px){.proof .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.proof .stat:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}.proof .stat:nth-child(odd){border-left:0}}

/* section intro image band (full-bleed photo strip) */
.photoband{position:relative;min-height:340px;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.photoband img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 40%}
.photoband .scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,12,25,.93),rgba(6,16,32,.6) 60%,rgba(6,16,32,.35))}
.photoband .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-block:60px}
.photoband h2{margin:.2em 0 .3em}

/* icon (inline svg) */
.ic{width:26px;height:26px;flex:none;color:var(--gold)}
.ic svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.icon-badge{width:52px;height:52px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--navy-2);margin-bottom:16px}
.icon-badge .ic{width:26px;height:26px}

/* feature row icon-bullets */
.fr-body ul.icon-list{list-style:none;padding:0}
.fr-body ul.icon-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding-left:0}
.fr-body ul.icon-list li::before{display:none}
.fr-body ul.icon-list .ic{width:20px;height:20px;margin-top:3px}

/* services overview: photo blocks */
.svc-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,60px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(30px,5vw,64px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.svc-block:first-child{border-top:0}
.svc-block.rev .sb-media{order:2}
.sb-media{position:relative;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.sb-media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s}
.svc-block:hover .sb-media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.sb-media .num{position:absolute;top:14px;left:16px;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:2rem;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.sb-body .tag{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.12rem;margin:.2em 0 1em}
.sb-body h3{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);margin-bottom:.2em}
.sb-body ul{list-style:none;margin:1.1em 0 1.4em;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.sb-body li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--text)}
.sb-body li .ic{width:19px;height:19px;margin-top:3px}
@media(max-width:820px){.svc-block{grid-template-columns:1fr}.svc-block.rev .sb-media{order:0}}

/* ---------- charts ---------- */
.chart-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.chart-grid.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.chart-card{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 26px 22px}
.chart-card h4{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:4px}
.chart-card .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.chart-card .src{font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--faint);margin-top:14px}
.chart-card svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible}
@media(max-width:820px){.chart-grid,.chart-grid.three{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* svg bar grow animation (autoplays on load) */
.gbar{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:50% 100%;animation:gbar 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
@keyframes gbar{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
.gline{stroke-dasharray:1400;stroke-dashoffset:1400;animation:gline 1.8s ease forwards}
@keyframes gline{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.gdot{opacity:0;animation:gdot .5s ease forwards;animation-delay:1.2s}
@keyframes gdot{to{opacity:1}}
.garc{stroke-dasharray:var(--circ);stroke-dashoffset:var(--circ);animation:garc 1.4s ease forwards .2s}
@keyframes garc{to{stroke-dashoffset:var(--off)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.gbar,.gline,.gdot,.garc{animation:none;stroke-dashoffset:var(--off,0)!important;opacity:1}}

/* radial gauges row */
.gauges{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.gauge{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:26px;text-align:center}
.gauge svg{width:150px;height:150px;margin:0 auto}
.gauge .g-lab{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:10px}
.gauge .g-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:4px}
@media(max-width:820px){.gauges{grid-template-columns:1fr}.gauge svg{width:170px;height:170px}}

/* big pull metric */
.pull{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-2),var(--ink));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:6px;padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px)}
.pull .pn{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6rem);line-height:.85}
.pull .pc{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:.35em}
.pull p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:620px){.pull{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}}

/* why-us icon cards */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.why-card{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:28px;transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.why-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.why-card h4{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:.4em}
.why-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin:0}
@media(max-width:820px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* pull a photo beside content */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center}
.split.rev .sp-media{order:2}
.sp-media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.sp-media.wide img{aspect-ratio:4/3}
@media(max-width:820px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.split.rev .sp-media{order:0}}

/* ============================================================
   v3.1 — full-width layout, left-aligned headings, cinematic photos
   ============================================================ */
:root{--maxw:1500px;--gut:clamp(22px,4vw,76px)}

/* wider body measure, no more skinny centered column */
.narrow{max-width:1120px}
.lede{max-width:76ch}

/* section headings: left-aligned and wide */
.section-head{max-width:1060px}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:0;text-align:left}
.section-head.center .eyebrow,.eyebrow.center{justify-content:flex-start}
.section-head.center .lede{margin-inline:0}

/* hero: true full screen, wider text */
.hero{min-height:100vh}
.hero h1{max-width:20ch}
.hero .lede{max-width:62ch}
.hero-list{max-width:860px}

/* photo bands: tall, cinematic, edge-to-edge */
.photoband{min-height:clamp(480px,80vh,820px)}
.photoband .wrap{padding-block:clamp(64px,11vh,130px)}
.photoband .lede{max-width:66ch}
.photoband h2{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.4rem)}

/* detail-page hero image taller */
.hero .lede{max-width:62ch}

/* CTA: left-aligned, full width */
.cta{text-align:left}
.cta .wrap{margin-inline:auto}
.cta .narrow{max-width:var(--maxw)}
.cta .lede{margin:0 0 1.7em}

/* feature images fill their column more generously */
.fr-media img{width:100%}
.sb-media img{aspect-ratio:3/2}

/* on big screens, give service blocks more presence */
@media(min-width:1100px){
  .svc-block{gap:clamp(40px,5vw,84px)}
  .frow{gap:clamp(40px,5vw,80px)}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3.2 — subtle damask texture on ~75% of surfaces
   (matches the reference PowerPoint background, dialed back)
   ============================================================ */
.section{background-color:var(--navy);background-image:url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top center}
.section--ink{background-color:var(--ink);background-image:url(images/texture.png)}
.section--panel{background-color:var(--navy-2);background-image:url(images/texture.png)}
.proof{background-color:var(--ink);background-image:url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:repeat}
.theme-line{background-color:var(--ink);background-image:url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:repeat}
.footer{background-color:var(--ink);background-image:url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:repeat}
.cta{background-image:url(images/texture.png),linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-2),var(--ink));background-repeat:repeat,no-repeat}
/* photo sections (hero, photobands) intentionally keep their imagery — no texture */

/* ============================================================
   v4 — sophistication pass: grain, layered light, framing,
   gold shimmer, refined cards & buttons, monogram watermark
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --grain:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  --ornament:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='128' height='12'%3E%3Crect x='0' y='2' width='8' height='8' transform='rotate(45 4 6)' fill='%23d4a63a'/%3E%3Cline x1='16' y1='6' x2='128' y2='6' stroke='%23d4a63a' stroke-opacity='0.38'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* fine film grain over everything — tactile, barely-there */
body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:var(--grain);background-size:160px 160px;opacity:.04;mix-blend-mode:soft-light}

/* champagne shimmer on gold headline + big numbers */
.h-tone .l2,.proof .n,.pull .pn,.stat-callout .big,.finding .n{
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 42%,var(--gold-deep) 88%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}

/* ornamental motif above section headings; drop the plain eyebrow tick there */
.section-head::before{content:"";display:block;width:128px;height:12px;margin-bottom:20px;
  background:var(--ornament) left center/contain no-repeat}
.section-head .eyebrow::before{display:none}
.section-head .eyebrow{gap:0}

/* refined eyebrow tick elsewhere: slim gold gradient */
.eyebrow::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(212,166,58,0));height:2px}

/* layered gold top-light on key dark bands (keeps the damask beneath) */
.section--ink{background-image:radial-gradient(120% 72% at 50% -12%,rgba(212,166,58,.055),transparent 60%),url(images/texture.png)}
.section--panel{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(212,166,58,.03),transparent 40%),url(images/texture.png)}
/* soft depth seam at the top of every plain section */
.section{box-shadow:inset 0 46px 60px -60px rgba(0,0,0,.65)}

/* ---- refined cards: gradient fill, framed hairline, soft elevation ---- */
.chart-card,.why-card,.gauge,.card,.form,.founders,.contact-info{
  background:linear-gradient(158deg,#132540,#0c1a2e)!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.10)!important;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04) inset,0 24px 44px -32px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  border-radius:7px}
.why-card:hover,.card:hover{border-color:rgba(212,166,58,.42)!important;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05) inset,0 26px 50px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 0 0 1px rgba(212,166,58,.12);
  transform:translateY(-4px)}

/* framed feature blocks with gold corner ticks */
.pull,.testi-feature{position:relative}
.pull::before,.pull::after,.testi-feature::before,.testi-feature::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:16px;height:16px;border:2px solid var(--gold);opacity:.55;pointer-events:none}
.pull::before,.testi-feature::before{top:12px;left:12px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
.pull::after,.testi-feature::after{bottom:12px;right:12px;border-left:0;border-top:0}
.pull{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#132540,#0b1830)}

/* service-hub photos + block media: deeper elevation */
.card-photo,.sb-media{box-shadow:0 22px 44px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85)}

/* ---- buttons: subtle gold gradient + sheen; refined ghost ---- */
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-deep));
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4),0 10px 24px -12px rgba(212,166,58,.55)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7e7bd,var(--gold-soft))}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(212,166,58,.34)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.08);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}

/* ---- cinematic scrims: gold rim-light at top, deeper base ---- */
.photoband .scrim{background:
  linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,12,25,.94),rgba(6,16,32,.58) 62%,rgba(6,16,32,.32)),
  radial-gradient(130% 80% at 50% 0%,rgba(212,166,58,.10),transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(4,10,22,.9),transparent 46%)}
.hero-scrim{background:
  linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,12,25,.94) 0%,rgba(6,16,32,.86) 42%,rgba(6,16,32,.5) 78%,rgba(6,16,32,.32) 100%),
  radial-gradient(120% 70% at 50% 0%,rgba(212,166,58,.09),transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,12,24,.92) 0%,rgba(5,12,24,0) 42%)}

/* ---- faint monogram watermark on the closing CTA ---- */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background-image:radial-gradient(80% 120% at 85% 0%,rgba(212,166,58,.09),transparent 55%),url(images/texture.png),linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-2),var(--ink));
  background-repeat:no-repeat,repeat,no-repeat}
.cta .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-60px;bottom:-90px;width:460px;height:460px;z-index:0;
  background:url(images/logo.png) center/contain no-repeat;opacity:.05;pointer-events:none}

/* header hairline warmed slightly */
.header{border-bottom-color:rgba(212,166,58,.12)}
.theme-line{border-block-color:rgba(212,166,58,.12)}

/* proof band: thin gold division + gradient */
.proof{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(212,166,58,.04),transparent 60%),url(images/texture.png)}
.proof .stat{border-left-color:rgba(212,166,58,.12)}

/* ============================================================
   v4.1 — beveled subtle-gold metallic frames on photos
   (stats band removed)
   ============================================================ */
.fr-media img, .sp-media img, .testi-feature img, .testi-row img, .card-photo, .sb-media{
  border:5px solid transparent;
  border-radius:0;
  /* 135deg sweep => top/left catch the light, right/bottom fall to shadow = raised bevel */
  border-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7eccf 0%,#e6c67e 30%,#b78f4a 52%,#7a5d2c 66%,#a67f24 100%) 1;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.42), 0 16px 34px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
}
.card-photo img, .sb-media img{border-radius:0}
/* keep the hover-zoom crisp inside the static frame */
.card-photo, .sb-media{overflow:hidden}

/* ============================================================
   v4.2 — living main images: Ken Burns motion + optional
   Vimeo overview-reel background (graceful still fallback)
   ============================================================ */
.photoband img{animation:kenband 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;transform-origin:58% 42%;will-change:transform}
@keyframes kenband{from{transform:scale(1.06)}to{transform:scale(1.15) translate(-1.4%,-1.2%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.photoband img,.hero-media .poster{animation:none}}

/* background video layer sits over the still, under the scrim */
.vbg{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.3s ease;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.vbg.ready{opacity:1}
.vbg iframe{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:100vw;height:56.25vw;min-width:177.78vh;min-height:100%;border:0}

/* ============================================================
   v4.3 — larger, more prominent sub-text (lede paragraphs)
   ============================================================ */
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,1.7vw,1.52rem);line-height:1.58;color:#c3d1e2}
.hero .lede{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.85vw,1.62rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--text)}
.photoband .lede{font-size:clamp(1.22rem,1.8vw,1.58rem)}
.pull p,.chart-card .sub{font-size:1.05rem}

/* ============================================================
   v4.4 — real hero-courtroom.mp4 background (from prior site)
   ============================================================ */
video.vbg{object-fit:cover;width:100%;height:100%}

/* ============================================================
   v4.5 — homepage hero overlay 25% more transparent (same blue + gold)
   ============================================================ */
.hero--home .hero-scrim{background:
  linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,12,25,.705) 0%,rgba(6,16,32,.645) 42%,rgba(6,16,32,.375) 78%,rgba(6,16,32,.24) 100%),
  radial-gradient(120% 70% at 50% 0%,rgba(212,166,58,.09),transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(5,12,24,.69) 0%,rgba(5,12,24,0) 42%)}

/* ============================================================
   v4.6 — homepage: no poster still, go straight to the video
   ============================================================ */
.hero--home .hero-media .poster{display:none}
.hero--home .hero-media{background:#050e1d}   /* on-brand dark base until the video paints */

/* ============================================================
   v4.7 — remove ALL pre-video backdrop stills site-wide;
   show the damask texture behind the video instead
   ============================================================ */
.hero-media .poster{display:none!important}
.photoband.has-vbg > img{display:none!important}
.hero-media,
.hero--home .hero-media,
.photoband.has-vbg{
  background:#050e1d url(images/texture.png) center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* ============================================================
   v4.8 — big display headlines in natural case (easier to read);
   small gold labels/eyebrows stay uppercase. Size unchanged.
   ============================================================ */
.h-tone{text-transform:none}

/* ============================================================
   v4.9 — big display headlines: switch from condensed Oswald to
   Newsreader (full-width, lighter, far more readable). Size kept.
   Small gold labels / names / stat numbers stay on Oswald.
   ============================================================ */
.h-tone{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.08}
.h-tone .l2{font-weight:500}   /* gold emphasis line: a touch more presence */

/* ============================================================
   v5.0 — new-brochure components (science graphs, stat bands,
   four-tools, 72-hour urgency, fifth-testimonial slot)
   ============================================================ */
/* hero secondary lede */
.hero .lede-sub{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.35vw,1.18rem);color:var(--muted);margin-top:.7em;max-width:62ch;line-height:1.5}

/* horizontal retention bars */
.hbar{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:0% 50%;animation:hbar 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
@keyframes hbar{from{transform:scaleX(0)}to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hbar{animation:none}}

/* science callout */
.callout{margin-top:26px;padding:22px 28px;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:linear-gradient(120deg,#132540,#0b1830);
  border-radius:3px;color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.3rem);line-height:1.5}
.callout b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}

/* grouped-chart legend */
.legend{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 22px;margin-top:18px}
.legend .k{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--cond);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}
.legend .k::before{content:"";width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:3px}
.legend .k.muted::before{background:#5f79a0}
.legend .k.gold::before{background:#d4a63a}
.legend .lg-note{margin-left:auto;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}
.legend .lg-note b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:620px){.legend .lg-note{margin-left:0;flex-basis:100%}}

/* stat bands */
.statband{background-color:var(--ink);background-image:url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:repeat;border-block:1px solid var(--line);padding:46px 0}
.statband>.wrap>.eyebrow{text-align:center;display:block;margin-bottom:28px}
.statband-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.statband-grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.sb-stat{text-align:center;padding:0 20px;border-left:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.sb-stat:first-child{border-left:0}
.sb-stat .n{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:.9}
.sb-stat p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin:.55em 0 0;line-height:1.4}
.sb-note{text-align:center;color:var(--faint);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.04em}
@media(max-width:820px){.statband-grid,.statband-grid.four{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.sb-stat{border-left:0}}
@media(max-width:460px){.statband-grid,.statband-grid.four{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* four obsolete tools */
.oldtools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:6px}
.oldtool{background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid #3a4a63;border-radius:4px;padding:22px 24px}
.oldtool h4{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--white);font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 .5em}
.oldtool p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:760px){.oldtools-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* fifth-testimonial placeholder */
.testi-row--tbd{opacity:.7}
.tbd-photo{width:74px;height:74px;flex:none;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:4px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;font-family:var(--cond);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.6rem;color:var(--faint);line-height:1.25}

/* 72-hour urgency */
.urgent{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#132540,#0b1830);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:4px;padding:34px 38px}
.urgent .lede{margin-top:.4em}

/* center-lede utility */
.lede.center{text-align:center}

/* ============================================================
   v5.1 — 3D page Showcase Reel (real clip + placeholder slots)
   ============================================================ */
.reel-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:10px}
.reel-slot{margin:0}
.reel-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#0b1830}
.reel-media.reel-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#12233d,#0a1526)}
.reel-media.reel-ph::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(images/texture.png) center/cover;opacity:.25}
.reel-vid{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.reel-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;z-index:2;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:rgba(6,15,30,.55);border:1.5px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.9rem;padding-left:3px;transition:background .2s,color .2s,opacity .2s}
.reel-slot.has-clip{cursor:pointer}
.reel-slot.has-clip:hover .reel-play{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.reel-slot.playing .reel-play{opacity:0}
.reel-name{font-family:var(--cond);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:11px;text-align:center}
.reel-slot.has-clip .reel-name{color:var(--white)}
@media(max-width:900px){.reel-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:460px){.reel-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   v5.2 — make .icon-list work outside .fr-body (eBrief split etc.)
   ============================================================ */
ul.icon-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
ul.icon-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding-left:0}
ul.icon-list li::before{display:none}
ul.icon-list .ic{width:20px;height:20px;margin-top:3px;flex:none}

/* v5.3 — Vimeo embeds inside reel tiles */
.reel-media iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block}

/* ============================================================
   v5.4 — eBrief main image = real hyperlinked brief, Ken Burns pan
   ============================================================ */
.fr-media--doc{overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.fr-media--doc img{border:0;border-radius:0}
.kb-doc{object-position:50% 0%;transform-origin:50% 0%;animation:kendoc 36s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform}
@keyframes kendoc{from{transform:scale(1.03) translateY(0)}to{transform:scale(1.12) translateY(-9%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.kb-doc{animation:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v5.5 — image de-duplication: icon service cards + textured stand-ins
   ============================================================ */
.card--icon .card-ic{height:170px;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#12233d,#0a1526)}
.card--icon .card-ic::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(images/texture.png) center/cover;opacity:.22}
.card--icon .card-ic .icon-badge{margin:0;width:64px;height:64px;position:relative;z-index:1;background:var(--navy-2)}
.card--icon .card-ic .icon-badge .ic{width:30px;height:30px}
.card--icon .card-ic .num{position:absolute;top:12px;left:14px;z-index:2;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.5rem}
.card--icon:hover .card-ic .icon-badge{border-color:var(--gold)}

.testi-feature--noimg{grid-template-columns:1fr}

.fr-media--tex{aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#12233d,#0a1526)}
.fr-media--tex::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url(images/texture.png) center/cover;opacity:.3}

.photoband--tex{position:relative;background-color:var(--navy-2);background-image:radial-gradient(90% 130% at 82% 0%,rgba(212,166,58,.07),transparent 55%),url(images/texture.png);background-repeat:no-repeat,repeat}

/* v5.5 — Custom Viewers example section (fit UI videos fully, dark letterbox) */
.reel-vid--fit{object-fit:contain;background:#0a1424}
.reel-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media(max-width:900px){.reel-grid--3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.reel-grid--3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* v5.6 — footer logo as home link */
.footer-logo{display:inline-block;line-height:0}
.footer-logo img{cursor:pointer}

/* ============================================================
   v6.0 — TIER 1 MOTION
   counters · charts draw on scroll · headline word reveals ·
   staggered + directional reveals
   ============================================================ */
/* premium easing on all reveals */
.reveal{transition:opacity .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
/* directional: image and copy slide in from opposite sides */
.frow .fr-media.reveal{transform:translateX(-32px)}
.frow .fr-body.reveal{transform:translateX(32px)}
.frow.rev .fr-media.reveal{transform:translateX(32px)}
.frow.rev .fr-body.reveal{transform:translateX(-32px)}
.split .sp-media.reveal{transform:translateX(32px)}
.reveal.in{transform:none}

/* headline word-by-word reveal */
.h-tone .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(.5em);transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);will-change:transform,opacity}
.h-tone.tr .w{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* checklist cascade (items with a check icon inside a revealed block) */
.li-cascade{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-14px);transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0)*70ms)}
.in .li-cascade{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* charts: hold at their start frame until scrolled into view, then draw */
.gbar,.hbar,.garc,.gdot,.gline{animation-play-state:paused}
.in .gbar,.in .hbar,.in .garc,.in .gdot,.in .gline{animation-play-state:running}

/* counters: fixed-width digits so numbers don't jitter while counting */
.stat .n,.sb-stat .n{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .h-tone .w,.li-cascade{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .gbar,.hbar,.garc,.gdot,.gline{animation-play-state:running}
  .frow .fr-media.reveal,.frow .fr-body.reveal,.split .sp-media.reveal{transform:none}
}

/* v6.1 — fixes: gradient gold line survives word-splitting; slower graph reveals */
/* each word span in the gold line paints the gradient itself (parent clip can't reach inline-block children) */
.h-tone .l2 .w{background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 42%,var(--gold-deep) 88%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
/* slower, more deliberate chart draws */
.gbar{animation-duration:1.9s}
.hbar{animation-duration:1.9s}
.garc{animation-duration:2.4s;animation-delay:.3s}
.gline{animation-duration:2.8s}

/* v6.2 — typewriter headline (home hero) */
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .l1,.h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2{min-height:1.12em}
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .tw-w{white-space:nowrap}
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .ch{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:scale(1.45) translateY(-.05em)}
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .ch.on{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:transform .1s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.35),opacity .04s}
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2 .ch{background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 42%,var(--gold-deep) 88%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.tw-cursor{display:inline-block;width:.075em;height:.92em;background:var(--gold);margin-left:.08em;vertical-align:-.06em;
  animation:twblink .85s steps(1) infinite;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(212,166,58,.55)}
@keyframes twblink{50%{opacity:0}}
.tw-cursor.off{opacity:0;animation:none;transition:opacity .7s}
.tw-replay{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin:18px 0 2px;padding:9px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.4);border-radius:3px;
  color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--head);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(5,14,29,.4);
  cursor:pointer;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .5s ease,background .25s}
.tw-replay.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.tw-replay:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.14)}
.tw-replay .tw-ico{font-size:.6rem}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.h-tone[data-typewriter] .ch{opacity:1;transform:none}.tw-cursor{display:none}}

/* v6.3 — no flash of the full headline before typing starts */
html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l1,html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2{visibility:hidden}
html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l1.tw-ready,html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2.tw-ready{visibility:visible}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l1,html.js .h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2{visibility:visible}}

/* ============================================================
   v7.0 — TIER 2: reel lightbox + hover preview · case scoper ·
   interactive science toggle · parallax + page transitions
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. Reel lightbox + hover-to-preview ---------- */
.lb-item{cursor:pointer}
.lb-item .reel-media{position:relative}
.lb-item .reel-vid{pointer-events:none}
.lb-play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:66px;height:66px;margin:-33px 0 0 -33px;border:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.05rem;padding-left:4px;background:rgba(5,14,29,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),background .3s,opacity .3s;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(212,166,58,.35)}
.lb-item:hover .lb-play{transform:scale(1.1);background:rgba(212,166,58,.2);box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(212,166,58,.12)}
.lb-item.previewing .lb-play{opacity:0}
.lb{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9000;background:rgba(3,9,20,.94);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s}
.lb.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.lb-frame{position:relative;width:min(92vw,1280px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;transform:scale(.96);transition:transform .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.lb.open .lb-frame{transform:none}
.lb-frame video{width:100%;max-height:78vh;background:#000;border:2px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.95),0 0 0 1px rgba(212,166,58,.25);object-fit:contain}
.lb-cap{font-family:var(--head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gold);text-align:center}
.lb-x,.lb-prev,.lb-next{position:absolute;z-index:2;background:rgba(5,14,29,.5);border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.5);color:var(--gold);cursor:pointer;
  font-size:1.5rem;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .25s,transform .25s;line-height:1}
.lb-x:hover,.lb-prev:hover,.lb-next:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.18);transform:scale(1.06)}
.lb-x{top:20px;right:20px}
.lb-prev{left:20px;top:50%;margin-top:-25px}.lb-next{right:20px;top:50%;margin-top:-25px}
body.modal-lock{overflow:hidden}

/* ---------- 2. Case scoper ---------- */
.sc{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9100;background:rgba(3,9,20,.94);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s;padding:20px}
.sc.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.sc-box{width:min(94vw,780px);max-height:90vh;overflow:auto;background:var(--navy);border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.4);border-radius:6px;padding:36px 38px 30px;position:relative;
  transform:translateY(18px);transition:transform .38s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.sc.open .sc-box{transform:none}
.sc-x{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;background:none;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.4);color:var(--gold);width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1}
.sc-x:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.15)}
.sc-eyebrow{font-family:var(--head);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;margin:0 0 10px}
.sc-dots{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:18px}.sc-dots i{width:36px;height:3px;background:rgba(212,166,58,.22);border-radius:2px;transition:background .3s}.sc-dots i.on{background:var(--gold)}
.sc-q{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.15rem);color:var(--white);margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.15}
.sc-sub{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 20px;font-size:.95rem}
.sc-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(215px,1fr));gap:10px}
.sc-opt{text-align:left;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.3);border-radius:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);color:var(--text);font-family:var(--cond);font-size:1rem;cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,transform .2s}
.sc-opt:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(212,166,58,.08);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.sc-opt.sel{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(212,166,58,.16);color:var(--white)}
.sc-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:22px;gap:12px}
.sc-back{background:none;border:0;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--head);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;padding:8px 0}
.sc-back:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.sc-res{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:6px 0 18px}
.sc-rec{border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.3);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);text-decoration:none;display:block;transition:background .25s}
.sc-rec:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.08)}
.sc-rec b{display:block;color:var(--white);font-family:var(--head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.sc-rec span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.sc-urg{border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.5);background:rgba(212,166,58,.1);border-radius:4px;padding:12px 16px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:.95rem}
.sc-trigger{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 22px;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.45);border-radius:3px;background:rgba(212,166,58,.08);color:var(--gold);
  font-family:var(--head);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.74rem;cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s}
.sc-trigger:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.18)}

/* ---------- 3. Interactive science comparison ---------- */
.sci-toggle{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 26px;padding:18px 22px;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.3);border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
.sci-toggle-l{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.sci-toggle-l .lab{font-family:var(--head);color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem}
.sci-seg{display:inline-flex;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.45);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
.sci-seg button{background:none;border:0;color:var(--muted);padding:11px 20px;font-family:var(--head);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,color .3s}
.sci-seg button.on{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.sci-live{text-align:right}
.sci-live .n{font-family:var(--head);color:var(--gold);font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.2rem);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;line-height:1}
.sci-live .l{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:6px}
.hbar,.gbar{transition:opacity .55s ease}
.sci-mode-heard .hbar[fill="#d4a63a"],.sci-mode-heard .gbar[fill="#d4a63a"]{opacity:.16}
.sci-mode-seen .hbar[fill="#5f79a0"],.sci-mode-seen .gbar[fill="#5f79a0"]{opacity:.22}

/* ---------- 4. Parallax + page transitions ---------- */
.hero{overflow:hidden}
.hero-media{will-change:transform}
.pt{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9500;background:var(--navy);transform:translateX(-101%);pointer-events:none}
.pt::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;right:0;width:3px;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(212,166,58,.9)}
.pt.out{transform:translateX(0);transition:transform .42s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1)}
.pt.in{transform:translateX(0)}
.pt.in.go{transform:translateX(101%);transition:transform .48s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pt{display:none}.hero-media{transform:none!important}html{scroll-behavior:auto}.lb-play{transition:none}}

/* v7.1 — scoper headline in natural case like the site headlines */
.sc-q{text-transform:none}

/* v7.2 — page-transition slider: 4x faster, site dark-blue */
.pt{background:var(--ink)}
.pt.out{transition-duration:.105s}
.pt.in.go{transition-duration:.12s}

/* v7.3 — page-transition slider: doubled again */
.pt.out{transition-duration:.052s}
.pt.in.go{transition-duration:.06s}

/* ============================================================
   v8.0 — TIER 3 POLISH: gold ornaments + sheen + vignette ·
   scroll progress + nav · US map · ticker · icon draw ·
   testimonial carousel · tilt + magnetic
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. Gold ornaments, headline sheen, breathing vignette ---------- */
.section-head::before{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .1s}
.section-head.in::before,.reveal.in .section-head::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.reveal .eyebrow::before{transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .15s}
.reveal.in .eyebrow::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.hero .eyebrow::before{transform-origin:left;animation:tickin .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .25s both}
@keyframes tickin{from{transform:scaleX(0)}to{transform:scaleX(1)}}
/* gold sheen: symmetric gradient so the loop is seamless; highlight sweeps through at the seam */
.h-tone.tr .l2 .w,.h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2 .ch.on{
  background-image:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--gold-soft) 0%,var(--gold) 20%,var(--gold-deep) 44%,#fff4d6 50%,var(--gold-soft) 56%,var(--gold) 76%,var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  background-size:200% 100%;background-position:0% 0;animation:sheen 7.5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes sheen{0%,72%{background-position:0% 0}100%{background-position:100% 0}}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 62% at 50% 45%,rgba(5,14,29,0) 40%,rgba(5,14,29,.72) 100%);animation:breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes breathe{0%,100%{opacity:.55}50%{opacity:.9}}

/* ---------- 2. Scroll progress + animated nav ---------- */
.sprog{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold));z-index:70;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(212,166,58,.7);pointer-events:none;transition:width .08s linear}
.nav-links a:not(.btn){position:relative}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-5px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.nav-links a.active:not(.btn)::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}

/* ---------- 3. Nationwide map ---------- */
.usmap-sec .usmap-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:22px}
.usmap{width:100%;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;display:block}
.usmap .d{fill:#1a2f4f;opacity:.55;transition:fill .5s,opacity .5s}
.usmap.in .d{animation:dotwave 1.5s ease forwards;animation-delay:var(--d,0ms)}
@keyframes dotwave{0%{fill:#1a2f4f;opacity:.55}45%{fill:#d4a63a;opacity:1}100%{fill:#5c4a1c;opacity:.9}}
.usmap .city{fill:var(--gold);opacity:0}
.usmap.in .city{animation:cityin .6s ease forwards;animation-delay:var(--d,0ms)}
@keyframes cityin{to{opacity:1}}
.usmap .ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:1.2;opacity:0;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center}
.usmap.in .ring{animation:ring 2.6s ease-out infinite;animation-delay:.9s}
@keyframes ring{0%{transform:scale(.3);opacity:.9}100%{transform:scale(3.2);opacity:0}}
.usmap .lbl{font-family:var(--head);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:var(--text);opacity:0}
.usmap.in .lbl{animation:cityin .6s ease forwards;animation-delay:calc(var(--d,0ms) + 250ms)}
.usmap-legend{display:flex;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--head);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.usmap-legend i{display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:-1px}

/* ---------- 4. Venue ticker ---------- */
.ticker{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.22);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.22);background:rgba(8,23,46,.55);display:flex;align-items:center}
.ticker-lab{flex:none;padding:16px 26px;font-family:var(--head);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);background:var(--ink);position:relative;z-index:2;border-right:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.25)}
.ticker-vp{flex:1;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.ticker-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:tick 70s linear infinite}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.ticker-track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;padding:16px 0 16px 22px;font-family:var(--head);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text);white-space:nowrap}
.ticker-track span i{color:var(--gold);font-style:normal;font-size:.6rem}
@keyframes tick{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- 5. Icon stroke-draw on hover ---------- */
.icon-badge svg *{stroke-dasharray:120;stroke-dashoffset:0}
.why-card:hover .icon-badge svg *,.svc-block:hover .icon-badge svg *,.icon-badge:hover svg *,.card:hover .icon-badge svg *{animation:icdraw .75s ease-out}
@keyframes icdraw{from{stroke-dashoffset:120}to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}

/* ---------- 6. Testimonial carousel ---------- */
.tcar{position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.3);border-radius:6px;background:rgba(8,23,46,.6);padding:38px 40px 30px;margin-bottom:34px;overflow:hidden}
.tcar-stage{position:relative;min-height:220px}
.tcar-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:34px;align-items:center;opacity:0;transform:translateX(26px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);pointer-events:none}
.tcar-slide.on{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto;position:relative}
.tcar-slide img{width:150px;height:190px;object-fit:cover;border:2px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.tcar-slide blockquote{margin:0 0 14px;font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.4;color:var(--white)}
.tcar-slide figcaption b{display:block;font-family:var(--head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--white)}
.tcar-slide figcaption span{font-family:var(--head);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.tcar-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.18)}
.tcar-dots{display:flex;gap:10px}
.tcar-dot{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;padding:0;border:2px solid transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;opacity:.55;transition:opacity .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s}
.tcar-dot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;display:block}
.tcar-dot.on,.tcar-dot:hover{opacity:1;border-color:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.08)}
.tcar-arr{background:none;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.45);color:var(--gold);width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1;transition:background .25s}
.tcar-arr:hover{background:rgba(212,166,58,.15)}
.tcar-bar{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);width:0}
.tcar.run .tcar-bar{animation:tcarbar 6.5s linear infinite}
.tcar:hover .tcar-bar{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes tcarbar{from{width:0}to{width:100%}}
@media(max-width:720px){.tcar{padding:26px 22px}.tcar-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}.tcar-slide img{width:110px;height:140px}}

/* ---------- 7. 3D tilt cards + magnetic CTAs ---------- */
.cards,.card-grid{perspective:1000px}
.card.tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .55s;will-change:transform}
.card.tilt.tilting{transition:transform .08s linear}
.btn.mag{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),background .25s,box-shadow .25s;will-change:transform}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .section-head::before,.reveal .eyebrow::before{transform:none;transition:none}
  .hero .eyebrow::before,.hero::after,.usmap.in .d,.usmap.in .city,.usmap.in .ring,.usmap.in .lbl,.ticker-track,.tcar.run .tcar-bar{animation:none}
  .h-tone.tr .l2 .w,.h-tone[data-typewriter] .l2 .ch.on{animation:none;background-size:100% 100%}
  .usmap .d{fill:#5c4a1c;opacity:.9}.usmap .city,.usmap .lbl{opacity:1}
  .card.tilt,.btn.mag{transform:none!important}
}

/* v8.1 — featured testimonial box is now the rotator: larger, steady height, crossfade, timing bar, dots */
.testi-feature{grid-template-columns:240px 1fr;padding:clamp(32px,4.5vw,56px);gap:clamp(28px,4.5vw,52px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:380px}
.testi-feature blockquote{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.7vw,2.1rem)}
.testi-feature .tf-swap{transition:opacity .45s ease,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.testi-feature.swapping .tf-swap{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
.tf-bar{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);width:0}
.testi-feature.run .tf-bar{animation:tfbar 9.5s linear infinite}
.testi-feature:hover .tf-bar{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes tfbar{from{width:0}to{width:100%}}
.tf-dots{position:absolute;right:22px;bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:7px}
.tf-dots button{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(212,166,58,.6);background:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.tf-dots button.on{background:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.25)}
@media(max-width:820px){.testi-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}.testi-feature img{max-width:220px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.testi-feature.run .tf-bar{animation:none}.testi-feature .tf-swap{transition:none}}

/* ============================================================
   v9.0 — POLISHED GOLD BULLION: buttons + photo frames
   streaky specular reflections, deep shadow, smoothed corners
   ============================================================ */
/* --- buttons --- */
.btn{border-radius:11px}
.btn-gold{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#1a1204;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#fff6cc 0%,#f6d97e 14%,#dcb043 34%,#b7882a 52%,#d5a83c 68%,#f7dd8e 84%,#c7962f 100%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,252,235,.9),inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(90,60,8,.55),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,238,190,.28),
             0 1px 0 rgba(255,240,200,.25),0 12px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 0 0 1px rgba(110,80,18,.65);
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,246,215,.55)}
.btn-gold::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-60%;left:-70%;width:45%;height:220%;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.62) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);transform:skewX(-22deg);transition:left .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:linear-gradient(168deg,#fff9da 0%,#f9e094 14%,#e4b94c 34%,#c39334 52%,#dfb247 68%,#fae59c 84%,#cf9d36 100%)}
.btn-gold:hover::after{left:125%}
.btn-ghost{border-radius:11px}

/* --- polished gold photo frames (rounded; gradient painted in the border area) --- */
.fr-media img,.sp-media img,.testi-feature img,.testi-row img,.card-photo,.sb-media,.fr-media--doc,.lb-frame video{
  border:5px solid transparent;border-image:none;border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--navy-2),var(--navy-2)) padding-box,
             linear-gradient(135deg,#fff6d0 0%,#f4d67c 12%,#d7ab3d 30%,#946f1f 48%,#d4a63a 62%,#fff1c2 78%,#b98a2a 92%,#e2b84a 100%) border-box;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(70,48,6,.55),0 1px 0 rgba(255,246,215,.35),0 20px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.fr-media img,.sp-media img,.testi-feature img{border-radius:14px}
.testi-row img{border-width:3px;border-radius:9px}
.card-photo img,.sb-media img{border-radius:9px}
.fr-media--doc{border-radius:14px}
.fr-media--doc img{border:0;border-radius:9px}
.lb-frame video{border-width:4px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(#000,#000) padding-box,
  linear-gradient(135deg,#fff6d0 0%,#f4d67c 12%,#d7ab3d 30%,#946f1f 48%,#d4a63a 62%,#fff1c2 78%,#b98a2a 92%,#e2b84a 100%) border-box}
.card{border-radius:14px}

/* ============================================================
   v9.1 — venue ticker: sits above the stat band on Home, and
   scaled up 33% (every length and size below is the v8.0 value
   multiplied by 1.33).
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-lab{padding:21px 35px;font-size:.96rem}
.ticker-track span{gap:29px;padding:21px 0 21px 29px;font-size:1.09rem}
.ticker-track span i{font-size:.8rem}

/* ============================================================
   v9.2 — nav "Free Consultation" button: black text
   ============================================================ */
.nav-links .btn-gold{color:#000}

/* ============================================================
   v9.3 — typewriter: glyph lands in one frame so it matches the strike
   ============================================================ */
.h-tone[data-typewriter] .ch.on{transition:transform .055s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.3),opacity .015s}

/* ============================================================
   v9.4 — services dropdown: hover Services for the five service pages
   ============================================================ */
.nav-links li.has-sub{position:relative}
.nav-links .sub{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 16px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,6px);min-width:280px;
  background:rgba(5,14,29,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:8px 0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .18s,transform .18s,visibility .18s;z-index:70;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.nav-links .sub::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:-18px;height:18px}   /* bridge across the gap */
.nav-links li.has-sub:hover .sub,.nav-links li.has-sub:focus-within .sub{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translate(-50%,0)}
.nav-links li.has-sub.sub-closed .sub{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.nav-links .sub li{width:100%}
.nav-links .sub a{display:block;padding:11px 22px;font-size:.84rem;letter-spacing:.05em;white-space:nowrap;color:var(--text);border-left:2px solid transparent}
.nav-links .sub a::after{display:none}
.nav-links .sub a:hover,.nav-links .sub a.active{color:var(--gold);background:rgba(212,166,58,.07);border-left-color:var(--gold)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .nav-links .sub{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;min-width:0;
    background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;backdrop-filter:none;padding:0 0 6px 18px}
  .nav-links .sub::before{display:none}
  .nav-links .sub a{padding:11px 0;font-size:.92rem;border-left:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);white-space:normal}
  .nav-links .sub a:hover,.nav-links .sub a.active{background:transparent}
  .nav-links li.has-sub>a{border-bottom:0}
  /* the header's backdrop blur was pinning the fixed drawer to the header's own height;
     on phones drop the blur so the drawer is the full viewport and scrolls */
  .header,.header.scrolled{backdrop-filter:none;background:rgba(5,14,29,.97)}
  .nav-links{overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
}

/* ============================================================
   v9.5 — gold dropdown: same finish as the gold buttons, black text
   ============================================================ */
.nav-links .sub{border:0;border-radius:11px;padding:8px 0;backdrop-filter:none;color:#1a1204;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#fff6cc 0%,#f6d97e 14%,#dcb043 34%,#b7882a 52%,#d5a83c 68%,#f7dd8e 84%,#c7962f 100%);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,252,235,.9),inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(90,60,8,.55),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,238,190,.28),
             0 12px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.85),0 0 0 1px rgba(110,80,18,.65)}
.nav-links .sub a{color:#1a1204;font-weight:600;border-left:2px solid transparent;text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,246,215,.45)}
.nav-links .sub li+li a{border-top:1px solid rgba(90,60,8,.18)}
.nav-links .sub a:hover,.nav-links .sub a.active{color:#000;background:rgba(0,0,0,.09);border-left-color:#1a1204}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .nav-links .sub{background:transparent;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;color:var(--text)}
  .nav-links .sub a{color:var(--text);font-weight:500;text-shadow:none;border-left:0}
  .nav-links .sub li+li a{border-top:0}
  .nav-links .sub a:hover,.nav-links .sub a.active{color:var(--gold);background:transparent}
}

/* ============================================================
   v9.6 — hero vignette: static. The 9s opacity pulse repainted the whole hero over the
   video every frame (≈30 fps, dropped frames). Frozen at its midpoint — same look, smooth video.
   ============================================================ */
.hero::after{animation:none;opacity:.72}