/* ============================================================
   Courtney Lares Private Consulting LLC
   Design system: editorial ink / ivory / stone / oxblood
   Type: Newsreader (display serif) + Archivo (grotesque)
   ============================================================ */

@font-face{
  font-family:'Newsreader';
  src:url('../fonts/newsreader.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:200 800;
  font-style:normal;
  font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'Newsreader';
  src:url('../fonts/newsreader-italic.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:200 800;
  font-style:italic;
  font-display:swap;
}
@font-face{
  font-family:'Instrument Sans';
  src:url('../fonts/instrument.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight:400 700;
  font-style:normal;
  font-display:swap;
}

:root{
  --ink:#121722;
  --ink-2:#1A2130;
  --body:#262C38;
  --muted:#5E6570;
  --paper:#F8F6F0;
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --stone:#FFFFFF;
  --stone-2:#ECEAE1;
  --hair:#E5E3D9;
  --hair-strong:#CBC9BF;
  --ox:#D9451F;
  --ox-deep:#BC3814;
  --ox-soft:#FF7A5C;
  --coral:#FF5B3D;
  --cool:#3B56D9;
  --dark-bg:#121722;
  --dark-bg-2:#1A2130;
  --dark-text:#EEEFF2;
  --dark-muted:#9BA1AC;
  --dark-hair:#272E3C;
  --serif:'Newsreader', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans:'Instrument Sans', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --wrap:1180px;
  --pad:clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --sec:clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8.25rem);
  --r:2px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.25,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
:root{color-scheme:only light}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:clip;background:#F8F6F0}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  margin:0;
  overflow-x:clip;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:1.0625rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--body);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img,svg,video{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
::selection{background:var(--ox);color:var(--paper)}

/* ---------- accessibility ---------- */
.skip{
  position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:200;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);
  padding:.75rem 1.25rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;
}
.skip:focus{left:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:3px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.01ms !important}
}

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad)}
.wrap-n{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad)}
.sec{padding:var(--sec) 0}
.sec-tight{padding:calc(var(--sec)*.62) 0}
.sec-stone{background:var(--stone)}
.sec-card{background:var(--card)}
.sec-ink{background:var(--dark-bg);color:var(--dark-text)}
.sec-ink .eb{color:var(--dark-muted)}
.hairline-t{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.hairline-b{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.d1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:430;
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem, 7vw, 4.9rem);
  line-height:1.04;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0;
  font-optical-sizing:auto;
}
.d1 em,.t2 em{font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.t2{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:450;
  font-size:clamp(1.95rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height:1.12;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 1.25rem;
  font-optical-sizing:auto;
}
.t3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:480;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height:1.25;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 .6rem;
}
.sec-ink .t2,.sec-ink .t3,.sec-ink .d1{color:var(--dark-text)}
.eb{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:650;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ox);
  margin:0 0 1.1rem;
  display:block;
}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.28rem);line-height:1.6;color:var(--body);max-width:46em}
.sec-ink .lede,.sec-ink p{color:var(--dark-text)}
.sec-ink .mut{color:var(--dark-muted)}
.mut{color:var(--muted)}
.serif-pull{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--ink);
}
p{margin:0 0 1.1rem}
p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ---------- buttons & links ---------- */
.btn,.btn-ghost,.btn-light{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding:1rem 1.7rem;border-radius:var(--r);text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
  border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
}
.btn{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.btn:hover{background:var(--ox);color:#FBF6EE}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ox);color:var(--ox)}
.sec-ink .btn{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.sec-ink .btn:hover{background:var(--ox);color:#FBF6EE}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost{color:#F4F0E6;border-color:rgba(244,240,230,.72)}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#F4F0E6;background:rgba(244,240,230,.1);color:#fff}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr,.txtlnk:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.txtlnk{
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong);padding-bottom:.2rem;
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.txtlnk:hover{color:var(--ox);border-color:var(--ox)}
.sec-ink .txtlnk{color:var(--dark-text);border-color:var(--dark-hair)}
.sec-ink .txtlnk:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--dark-muted)}
.cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;margin-top:2.2rem}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled{border-color:var(--hair)}
.hdr-in{
  max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;
  height:76px;
}
.brand{text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.1;flex:none}
.brand b{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:750;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.13em}
.brand span{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:550;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.34em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.22rem}
.nav-desk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.9rem}
.nav-desk a{
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:550;text-decoration:none;color:var(--body);
  position:relative;padding:.35rem 0;
}
.nav-desk a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;
  background:var(--ox);transition:width .28s var(--ease);
}
.nav-desk a:hover::after,.nav-desk a[aria-current="page"]::after{width:100%}
.nav-desk a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ink)}
.hdr-cta{padding:.72rem 1.25rem;font-size:.88rem}
.menu-btn{
  display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:.55rem .9rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:650;font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;
}

/* mobile menu overlay */
.m-menu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:150;background:var(--dark-bg);color:var(--dark-text);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:1.4rem var(--pad) 2.2rem;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),visibility .3s;
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.m-menu.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.m-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.m-top .brand{color:var(--dark-text)}
.m-top .brand span{color:var(--dark-muted)}
.m-close{
  background:none;border:1px solid var(--dark-muted);border-radius:var(--r);
  color:var(--dark-text);padding:.5rem .95rem;font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:650;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;
}
.m-links{list-style:none;margin:2.6rem 0 0;padding:0;flex:1}
.m-links li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-hair)}
.m-links a{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--dark-text);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.85rem;font-weight:430;padding:1.05rem 0;
}
.m-links a i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--dark-muted)}
.m-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.m-links a[aria-current="page"] i{color:var(--ox-soft)}
.m-foot{margin-top:2.2rem}
.m-foot .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.m-foot p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--dark-muted);margin:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.m-foot a{color:var(--dark-text)}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}

/* sticky mobile CTA */
.m-cta{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:90;
  background:rgba(242,239,231,.96);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:.45rem var(--pad) calc(.45rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  transform:translateY(110%);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
  display:none;
}
.m-cta.show{transform:translateY(0)}
.m-cta.hide{transform:translateY(110%)}
.m-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:.6rem 1rem;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.01em}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:clamp(3.2rem,7vw,6rem) 0 0}
.hero-eb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.hero-eb .rule{height:1px;width:52px;background:var(--ox)}
.hero .lede{margin-top:1.6rem}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,.75fr);gap:3rem;align-items:end}
.hero-side{padding-bottom:.5rem}
.hero-side p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hero-side .who{border-left:2px solid var(--ox);padding-left:1.1rem}


/* ---------- authority strip ---------- */
.auth-strip{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);background:var(--card)}
.auth-in{
  max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:1.5rem var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
}
.auth-item{font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);padding-left:1.1rem;border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.auth-item b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:650;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:.15rem}

/* ---------- section headers ---------- */
.sec-head{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem)}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head .lede{margin-top:.4rem}
.head-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;margin-bottom:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem)}
.head-row .sec-head{margin-bottom:0}
.head-row .txtlnk{flex:none;margin-bottom:.55rem}

/* ---------- funnel ---------- */
.funnel{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r);padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem)}
.f-steps{display:flex;gap:0;margin-bottom:2rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.f-step{
  flex:1;padding:0 0 .9rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--hair-strong);position:relative;
}
.f-step::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--ox);transition:width .4s var(--ease)}
.f-step.on{color:var(--ink)}
.f-step.on::after{width:100%}
.f-step.done{color:var(--muted)}
.f-step.done::after{width:100%;background:var(--hair-strong)}
.f-q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 1.4rem}
.f-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,205px),1fr));gap:.6rem}
.f-opt{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:550;color:var(--body);
  background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:.7rem .95rem;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease),color .2s var(--ease);
}
.f-opt:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--paper)}
.f-pane{display:none}
.f-pane.on{display:block;animation:fin .4s var(--ease)}
@keyframes fin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.f-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-top:1.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.f-back{background:none;border:none;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;padding:.4rem 0}
.f-back:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.f-sum{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--muted);margin:1.4rem 0 0;min-height:1.4em}
.f-sum b{color:var(--ox);font-style:normal;font-weight:500}
.f-skip{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.f-skip a{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- capabilities grid ---------- */
.cap-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong);
}
.cap{
  border-right:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong);
  padding:2rem 1.8rem 1.9rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.75rem;
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:transparent;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease);
  position:relative;
}
.cap:hover{background:var(--card)}
.cap-no{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ox)}
.cap h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.42rem;font-weight:480;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.cap p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--body);margin:0}
.cap .tags{font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.cap .go{margin-top:auto;padding-top:1rem;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:650;color:var(--ink);display:inline-flex;gap:.45rem;align-items:center}
.cap:hover .go{color:var(--ox)}
.cap:hover .go .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.cap .arr{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}

/* ---------- right-problem section ---------- */
.rp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start}
.rp-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.rp-list li{
  padding:.85rem 0 .85rem 1.4rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-hair);
  font-size:.98rem;color:var(--dark-text);position:relative;
}
.rp-list li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:1.45rem;width:.45rem;height:1px;background:var(--ox-soft)}
.rp-ask{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.6rem);font-style:italic;
  color:var(--dark-text);border-left:2px solid var(--ox-soft);padding-left:1.3rem;margin:2rem 0;
}
.rp-cap{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-muted);margin:0 0 .9rem}

/* ---------- work ---------- */
.work-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);
  padding:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  align-items:center;
}
.work-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.work-row.flip .w-plate{order:2}
.w-meta{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .9rem}
.w-meta b{color:var(--ox);font-weight:650}
.w-block h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 1rem;line-height:1.15}
.w-part{margin:0 0 .9rem}
.w-part b{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.25rem}
.w-part p{font-size:.96rem;margin:0}
.w-links{margin-top:1.4rem;display:flex;gap:1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.w-plate{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--r);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;padding:1.8rem;overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.w-plate .wp-top{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75}
.w-plate .wp-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.45rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em;overflow-wrap:break-word}
.w-plate .wp-rule{width:56px;height:2px;margin-top:1rem}
.w-plate::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 55%);
}
.work-index{margin-top:.5rem}

/* ---------- results ---------- */
.res-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair)}
.res{padding:2.2rem 1.6rem 0;border-left:1px solid var(--dark-hair)}
.res:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
.res b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:420;
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1;color:var(--dark-text);margin-bottom:.65rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.res span{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--dark-muted);line-height:1.5;display:block;max-width:15em}

/* ---------- industries ---------- */
.ind-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.ind{
  border-right:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong);
  padding:1.7rem 1.5rem;min-height:190px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease);
}
.ind:hover{background:var(--card)}
.ind h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.22rem;font-weight:490;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.ind p{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- why ---------- */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0 clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem)}
.why{padding:1.8rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.why h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:480;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .5rem}
.why p{font-size:.96rem;margin:0}

/* ---------- about teaser / profile ---------- */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start}
.portrait{
  aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--dark-bg);border-radius:var(--r);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;padding:2rem;
  color:var(--dark-text);position:sticky;top:104px;
}
.portrait .po-mono{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(4rem,8vw,6.5rem);font-weight:400;line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.portrait .po-role{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-muted)}
.portrait .po-rule{width:56px;height:2px;background:var(--ox-soft)}
.portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--r)}
.voyager{
  border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-left:3px solid var(--ox);
  background:var(--card);padding:1.5rem 1.7rem;margin:2rem 0;border-radius:var(--r);
}
.voyager b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.voyager p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
.tst-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.tst{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem;
}
.tst q{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.28rem;font-weight:430;line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--ink);quotes:'\201C' '\201D';
}
.tst cite{font-style:normal;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:auto}
.tst cite b{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:650;font-size:.88rem}
.tst-note{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:1.6rem}
.tst-note a{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- insights ---------- */
.ins-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.ins{
  border-right:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong);
  padding:1.6rem 1.5rem;min-height:150px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease);
}
.ins:hover{background:var(--card)}
.ins h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:490;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.ins span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:650;color:var(--muted)}
.ins-note{
  border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--card);
  padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;margin-top:2rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ins-note p{margin:0;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:40em}

/* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
.final .d1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.2rem)}
.final-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,.8fr);gap:3rem;align-items:end}
.final-side{border-left:1px solid var(--dark-hair);padding-left:2rem}
.final-side p{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--dark-muted)}
.final-side a{color:var(--dark-text)}

/* ---------- expertise pages ---------- */
.pg-hero{padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.8rem) 0 clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem)}
.crumbs{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1.6rem;display:flex;gap:.55rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.crumbs a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--ox)}
.crumbs .sep{color:var(--hair-strong)}
.focus-cols{columns:2;column-gap:3.5rem}
.focus-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.focus-list li{
  break-inside:avoid;padding:.75rem 0 .75rem 1.35rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  font-size:.98rem;position:relative;
}
.focus-list li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:1.35rem;width:.45rem;height:1px;background:var(--ox)}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.step{padding:1.6rem 1.5rem 0;border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.step:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
.step i{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ox);display:block;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:490;margin:0 0 .4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.step p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.xnav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem}
.xnav a{
  text-decoration:none;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--body);
  border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:var(--r);padding:.6rem 1rem;
  transition:border-color .2s,color .2s;
}
.xnav a:hover{border-color:var(--ox);color:var(--ox)}

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.ct-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start}
.ct-side .serif-pull{margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.ct-line{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:1.1rem 0;font-size:.94rem}
.ct-line b{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.ct-line a{color:var(--ink);overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.prefill{
  display:none;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ox);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:1rem 1.3rem;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;color:var(--muted);
}
.prefill.on{display:block}
.prefill b{color:var(--ink)}
form.consult{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem 1.2rem}
.fld{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.fld.full{grid-column:1 / -1}
.fld label{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
.fld label i{font-style:normal;font-weight:550;color:var(--muted);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.fld input,.fld select,.fld textarea{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;color:var(--body);
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:.85rem 1rem;width:100%;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease);
  appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
}
.fld select{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%235F584A' fill='none' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1rem center;padding-right:2.6rem;
}
.fld textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.fld input:focus,.fld select:focus,.fld textarea:focus{border-color:var(--ox);outline:none}
.form-foot{grid-column:1 / -1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:.4rem}
.form-foot small{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:26em}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;opacity:0;height:0;overflow:hidden}

/* FAQ */
.faq{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.faq summary{
  cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.22rem;font-weight:480;color:var(--ink);padding:1.3rem 0;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary .pm{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ox);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);flex:none}
.faq details[open] .pm{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq .fa-body{padding:0 0 1.4rem;max-width:52em;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--body)}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--dark-bg);color:var(--dark-text);padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0 2.2rem}
.ft-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) repeat(3,minmax(0,.8fr));gap:2.5rem;padding-bottom:3rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-hair)}
.ft-brand b{display:block;font-weight:750;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.13em}
.ft-brand span{display:block;font-weight:550;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.34em;color:var(--dark-muted);margin:.25rem 0 1.1rem}
.ft-brand p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--dark-muted);max-width:24em}
.ft-col h4{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-muted);margin:0 0 1rem}
.ft-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ft-col li{margin-bottom:.6rem}
.ft-col a{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--dark-text);text-decoration:none;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.ft-col a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.ft-legal{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:1.8rem;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--dark-muted);
}
.ft-legal a{color:var(--dark-muted)}
.ft-legal a:hover{color:var(--dark-text)}

/* ---------- reveals ---------- */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.rv-1{transition-delay:.08s}.rv-2{transition-delay:.16s}.rv-3{transition-delay:.24s}.rv-4{transition-delay:.32s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rv{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* ---------- 404 / thanks ---------- */
.center-pg{min-height:58vh;display:flex;align-items:center}
.center-pg .wrap-n{text-align:left}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width:1020px){
  .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem}
  .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .res-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .res{padding:2rem 0 0 1.6rem}
  .res:nth-child(odd){border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .res b{font-size:2.4rem}
  .auth-in{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}
  .hero-side{max-width:34em}
  .tst-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .ins-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .nav-desk{display:none}
  .menu-btn{display:inline-flex}
  .hdr-in{height:68px}
  .rp-grid,.about-grid,.ct-grid,.final-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .portrait{position:static;max-width:420px}
  .work-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.6rem}
  .work-row .w-plate,.work-row.flip .w-plate{order:-1}
  .w-plate{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .focus-cols{columns:1}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .step{padding:1.5rem 0 0 1.4rem}
  .step:nth-child(odd){border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .final-side{border-left:none;padding-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair);padding-top:1.6rem}
  .m-cta{display:block}
  body{padding-bottom:0}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  :root{--sec:3.4rem}
  .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;padding-bottom:1.6rem}
  .ft-brand{padding-bottom:1.6rem}
  .ft-col{border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair);padding:1.3rem 0}
  .ft-col h4{margin-bottom:.8rem}
  .ft-legal{flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
  .d1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,9vw,2.9rem)}
  .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tst-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ins-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .auth-in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
  .auth-item{border-left:none;padding-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding-top:1rem}
  .auth-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
  form.consult{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .res{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .head-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:1.2rem}
  .f-opts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .step{padding-left:0;border-left:none}
}
@media (min-width:881px){
  .m-cta{display:none !important}
}

/* ============================================================
   Refinement pass components
   ============================================================ */

/* process strip (replaces route graphic) */
.proc{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem);padding-top:1.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.proc span{
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.proc span:last-child{color:var(--ox)}
.proc i{
  flex:1;min-width:14px;height:1px;background:var(--hair-strong);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.proc.in i{transform:scaleX(1)}
.proc.in i:nth-of-type(1){transition-delay:.1s}
.proc.in i:nth-of-type(2){transition-delay:.35s}
.proc.in i:nth-of-type(3){transition-delay:.6s}
.proc.in i:nth-of-type(4){transition-delay:.85s}
.proc-cap{width:100%;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.01em;margin-bottom:.1rem}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.proc i{transform:none;transition:none}}
@media (max-width:640px){.proc{gap:.55rem}.proc span{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.14em}}

/* credibility band */
.cred{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cred-in{
  max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:1.9rem var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem;
}
.cr{padding-left:1.4rem;border-left:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cr:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
.cr b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:430;font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1.05;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.3rem;
}
.cr b em{font-style:italic;font-weight:400}
.cr span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45;display:block}
.cr a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.cr a:hover b{color:var(--ox)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .cred-in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.4rem 1.2rem}
  .cr{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
  .cr b{font-size:1.6rem}
}

/* firm positioning statement */
.pos p{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:430;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);
  line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink);max-width:30em;margin:0;
}
.pos p em{font-style:italic}

/* capabilities: desktop tab explorer */
.cap-x{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);align-items:start}
.cap-ix{border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.cap-ix button{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;width:100%;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
  background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:470;color:var(--muted);
  padding:1rem .2rem;transition:color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease);
}
.cap-ix button i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--hair-strong);flex:none;width:1.6rem}
.cap-ix button:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.cap-ix button[aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--ink)}
.cap-ix button[aria-selected="true"] i{color:var(--ox)}
.cap-panel{
  background:var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);padding:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem);
  min-height:340px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;
}
.cap-panel[hidden]{display:none}
.cap-panel .eb{margin-bottom:0}
.cap-panel h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2rem);font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0;line-height:1.15}
.cap-panel p{font-size:.98rem;margin:0;max-width:34em}
.cap-panel .tags{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.cap-panel .txtlnk{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}

/* capabilities: mobile accordion */
.cap-acc{border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.cap-acc details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cap-acc summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.9rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:470;color:var(--ink);
  padding:1rem .1rem;
}
.cap-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.cap-acc summary i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--muted);flex:none;width:1.5rem}
.cap-acc summary .pm{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ox);font-size:1.1rem;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.cap-acc details[open] .pm{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.cap-acc .cap-b{padding:0 0 1.2rem 2.4rem}
.cap-acc .cap-b p{font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 .7rem}
.cap-acc .cap-b .tags{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .8rem}
.cap-x{display:none}
@media (min-width:881px){.cap-x{display:grid}.cap-acc{display:none}}

/* selected work: media slot over plate */
.w-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden}
.w-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:2}
.w-media .w-plate{position:absolute;inset:0;aspect-ratio:auto;border:none}
@media (max-width:880px){.w-media{aspect-ratio:16/10}}

/* condensed home work cards */
.wk .w-block h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.6rem);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.wk .w-part{margin-bottom:.55rem}
.wk .w-part b{font-size:.66rem;margin-bottom:.1rem}
.wk .w-part p{font-size:.92rem}
.wk.work-row{padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.8rem) 0}

/* industries compact list */
.ind-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem)}
.ind-row{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:.95rem 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
.ind-row h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:490;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.ind-row p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media (max-width:880px){.ind-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ind-row{padding:.8rem 0}}

/* how we work */
.hww-intro{max-width:44em;margin-bottom:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
.hww .why{padding:1.3rem 0}
.hww .why h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.hww .why p{font-size:.92rem}

/* founder band */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.75fr) minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(0,.85fr);gap:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3.2rem);align-items:start}
.founder.no-photo{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(0,.9fr)}
.founder.no-photo .fo-photo{display:none}
.fo-photo{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;background:var(--stone)}
.fo-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.fo-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.05;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .3rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.fo-role{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ox);margin:0 0 1.2rem}
.fo-main p{font-size:.98rem}
.fo-facts{border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong);padding-top:.2rem}
.fo-facts li{
  list-style:none;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--body);
  padding:.75rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.fo-facts ul{margin:0;padding:0}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .founder,.founder.no-photo{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .fo-photo{max-width:300px}
  .fo-facts{margin-top:.4rem}
  .fo-facts li{padding:.6rem 0}
}

/* insights teaser */
.ins-teaser{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.ins-teaser .in-row{
  max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:1.9rem var(--pad);
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.ins-teaser h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:470;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.ins-teaser p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.2rem 0 0}

/* approach list tightening */
.rp-list li{padding:.7rem 0 .7rem 1.3rem;font-size:.94rem}
/* ============================================================
   v2 refinement layer
   ============================================================ */
html{overflow-x:hidden}
body{overflow-x:clip}
@media (max-width:640px){
  :root{--sec:3.3rem}
  body{font-size:1rem}
}

/* final CTA ghost button contrast fix */
.sec-ink .btn-ghost{color:#F2EFE7;border-color:rgba(242,239,231,.75)}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost:hover{background:#F2EFE7;color:var(--ink);border-color:#F2EFE7}

/* slim sticky mobile CTA */
.m-cta{padding:.5rem var(--pad) calc(.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));box-shadow:0 -6px 18px -12px rgba(28,24,19,.25)}
.m-cta .btn{padding:.62rem 1rem;font-size:.85rem}
.m-cta.suppress{transform:translateY(110%) !important}

/* credibility strip */
.cred{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cred-in{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:1.9rem var(--pad);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.6rem}
.cred-i b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:430;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.15;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.3rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cred-i span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45;display:block}
@media (max-width:880px){.cred-in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.3rem 2rem}.cred-i b{font-size:1.3rem}}

/* firm positioning statement */
.pose{max-width:820px}
.pose .serif-pull{font-style:normal;font-weight:430}

/* capabilities: desktop index + panel */
.capx{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.capx-idx{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.capx-idx button{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;width:100%;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
  background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.32rem;font-weight:450;color:var(--muted);
  padding:1rem .2rem;transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
.capx-idx button i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--hair-strong);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.capx-idx button:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.capx-idx button[aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--ink)}
.capx-idx button[aria-selected="true"] i{color:var(--ox)}
.capx-panel{position:relative;min-height:340px;padding-top:.4rem}
.capx-ghost{
  position:absolute;top:-1.4rem;right:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(4.5rem,7vw,6.5rem);line-height:1;color:var(--stone);
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--hair-strong);pointer-events:none;user-select:none;
}
.capx-p{display:none}
.capx-p.on{display:block;animation:fin .45s var(--ease)}
.capx-p h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .8rem;max-width:12em}
.capx-p>p{max-width:34em}
.capx-list{list-style:none;margin:1.3rem 0 1.5rem;padding:0;columns:2;column-gap:2.5rem;max-width:34em}
.capx-list li{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.32rem 0;break-inside:avoid}
@media (max-width:880px){.capx{display:none}}

/* capabilities: mobile accordion */
.capa{display:none}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .capa{display:block;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .capa details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .capa summary{
    list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.9rem;
    font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.14rem;font-weight:470;color:var(--ink);padding:1rem .1rem;
  }
  .capa summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
  .capa summary i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.64rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--ox)}
  .capa summary .pm{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ox);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .capa details[open] .pm{transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .capa .capa-b{padding:0 .1rem 1.2rem}
  .capa .capa-b p{font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 .8rem}
}

/* process strip */
.proc{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding-top:1.3rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.55rem 1rem}
.proc span{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--ink)}
.proc .pa{color:var(--ox);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;font-family:var(--serif)}
.sec-ink .proc{border-top-color:var(--dark-hair)}
.sec-ink .proc span{color:var(--dark-text)}
.sec-ink .proc .pa{color:var(--ox-soft)}
.proc.rv span{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.proc.rv.in span{opacity:1;transform:none}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.19s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.26s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.33s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.4s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.47s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.54s}
.proc.rv.in span:nth-child(9){transition-delay:.61s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.proc.rv span{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* browser-frame work compositions */
.bm{
  border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bmb,#333);color:var(--bmf,#eee);
  aspect-ratio:4/3.1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -28px rgba(28,24,19,.45);
}
.bm-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;padding:.55rem .85rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,.24);flex:none}
.bm-bar b{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.32)}
.bm-url{margin:0 auto;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.05em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);padding:.18rem .8rem;border-radius:99px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:70%}
.bm-body{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem 1.3rem;min-height:0}
.bm-nav{display:flex;gap:.85rem;font-size:.54rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.72;flex-wrap:wrap}
.bm-hero{margin:auto 0;text-align:center;padding:.6rem 0}
.bm-kick{display:block;font-size:.56rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin-bottom:.55rem}
.bm-title{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.bm-sub{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.88rem;opacity:.85;margin-top:.3rem}
.bm-rule{width:44px;height:2px;background:var(--bma,#fff);margin:.75rem auto 0}
.bm-cta{align-self:center;font-size:.58rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;border:1px solid var(--bma,#fff);color:var(--bma,#fff);padding:.42rem 1rem;border-radius:2px}
.bm-band{flex:none;background:var(--bma,#900);color:#fff;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:750;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;padding:.5rem .8rem}
.bm.left .bm-hero{text-align:left}
.bm.left .bm-rule{margin-left:0}
.bm.left .bm-cta{align-self:flex-start}

/* cover card (non-web engagements) */
.cc-wrap{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3.1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.cc-wrap::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:12% 8% 4% 14%;background:var(--stone-2);
  border-radius:4px;transform:rotate(2.2deg);
}
.cc{
  position:relative;width:74%;aspect-ratio:3/3.6;background:var(--ccb,#F4EDDF);color:var(--ccf,#3A2E1E);
  border-radius:4px;padding:1.4rem 1.3rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transform:rotate(-1.6deg);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -26px rgba(28,24,19,.5);
}
.cc-kick{font-size:.54rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7}
.cc-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:450;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.08;margin:.7rem 0 .3rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cc-sub{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:.82rem;opacity:.8}
.cc-list{margin-top:auto;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.08em;line-height:2;opacity:.85}
.cc-list b{font-weight:750;margin-right:.5rem;color:var(--cca,#8a6a3a)}

/* home selected work rows v2 */
.wk{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.94fr) minmax(0,1.06fr);gap:clamp(1.8rem,4.5vw,4rem);align-items:center;padding:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem) 0}
.wk+.wk{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.wk.flip>*:first-child{order:2}
.wk-t .w-meta{margin-bottom:.65rem}
.wk-t h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.32rem,2.3vw,1.7rem);font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .9rem;line-height:1.2}
.wk-t p{font-size:.95rem;margin:0 0 .55rem}
.wk-t p b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:650}
.wk-t .w-links{margin-top:1.1rem}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .wk{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.4rem;padding:1.9rem 0}
  .wk.flip>*:first-child{order:0}
}

/* industries compact list */
.ind-list{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.indr{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.4fr) minmax(0,.6fr);gap:1.6rem;padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);align-items:baseline}
.indr h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:470;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.indr p{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .indr{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.15rem;padding:.85rem 0}
  .indr p{font-size:.83rem}
}

/* team model block */
.team{margin-top:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem);padding-top:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.team h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);font-weight:460;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .8rem}
.team p{max-width:44em}
.team-disc{margin-top:1.4rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem 1.6rem}
.team-disc span{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}

/* founder profile v2 */
.fp{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);gap:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start}
.fp-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:430;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.5vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);margin:.4rem 0 1.4rem}
.fp-li{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:.75rem 0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--body)}
.fp-li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
@media (max-width:880px){.fp{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.8rem}}

/* references band */
.refs{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.refs .serif-pull{max-width:26em}
@media (max-width:640px){.refs{align-items:flex-start}}

/* insights teaser */
.ins-teaser{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);padding:1.7rem 0}
.ins-teaser p{margin:0;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--muted)}
.ins-teaser .t3{margin:0}

/* footer: proper mobile stacking */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem;padding-bottom:2.2rem}
  .ft-brand p{max-width:none}
  .ft-col ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.1rem}
  .ft-legal{flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;padding-top:1.4rem}
}
@media (min-width:881px) and (max-width:1020px){
  .ft-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;row-gap:2.4rem}
}

/* funnel density */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .funnel{padding:1.35rem 1.15rem;border:none}
  .f-opt{padding:.72rem .95rem;font-size:.87rem}
  .f-q{font-size:1.22rem}
}
.funnel{border:none}

/* insights page compact categories */
.ins-rows .indr h3{font-size:1.05rem}

/* misc de-bordering */
.voyager{border:none;border-left:2px solid var(--ox);background:none;padding:.2rem 0 .2rem 1.3rem}
.ins-note{border:none;background:none;padding:1.6rem 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}

/* ============================================================
   v3: force light rendering in all viewers (dark mode, in-app
   previews, forced-dark WebViews). The site is light only.
   ============================================================ */
html, body{background:#F8F6F0 !important}
main{background:#F8F6F0}
main .sec-stone{background:#FFFFFF}
main .sec-ink{background:#121722}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
  html, body{background:#F8F6F0 !important}
  body{color:#262C38}
}
/* ============================================================
   v3 layer: contemporary identity
   Sans-led hierarchy, cobalt actions, reduced tracking,
   serif reserved for accents.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- typography flip: sans leads, serif is an accent --- */
.d1, .t2, .t3{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:640;
  letter-spacing:-.022em;
}
.d1{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5.6vw,4.15rem);line-height:1.06}
.t2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.14}
.t3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.55rem)}
.capx-idx button, .capx-p h3, .capa summary, .indr h3, .why h3, .team h3,
.wk-t h3, .step h3, .cap h3, .ins-teaser .t3, .f-q{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:620;letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.serif-pull, .rp-ask, .fp-name, .bm-title, .cc-title, .bm-sub, .cc-sub{font-family:var(--serif)}
.fp-name{font-weight:430}

/* --- tracking reduction sitewide --- */
.eb{letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}
.eb::after{display:none}
.brand span{letter-spacing:.16em}
.w-meta{letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:none;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
.f-step{letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:none;font-weight:600}
.bm-kick,.cc-kick{letter-spacing:.12em}
.bm-nav{letter-spacing:.09em}
.go,.txtlnk{letter-spacing:0}
.ft-col h4{letter-spacing:.08em}
.po-role{letter-spacing:.08em}

/* --- buttons: cobalt primary, quieter secondary --- */
.btn{
  background:var(--ox);color:#fff;border-radius:7px;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.btn:hover{background:var(--ox-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn .arr{color:#fff}
.btn-ghost{background:none;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:7px}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--ox);color:var(--ox);background:none}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost{color:#F8F7F2;border-color:rgba(248,247,242,.55)}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost:hover{background:#F8F7F2;color:var(--ink);border-color:#F8F7F2}
.hdr-cta{background:var(--ox)}
.hdr-cta:hover{background:var(--ox-deep)}

/* --- links and interactive accents --- */
.txtlnk{font-weight:600}
.txtlnk:hover{color:var(--ox)}
.txtlnk:hover .arr{color:var(--coral)}
.capa summary .pm{color:var(--ox);font-weight:600}
.capx-idx button[aria-selected="true"] i{color:var(--ox)}
.capx-idx button[aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--ink);box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 var(--ox);padding-left:.9rem}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--ox);background:var(--ox);color:#fff}
.f-opt:hover{border-color:var(--ox);color:var(--ox)}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]:hover{color:#fff}

/* --- header: quieter menu control --- */
.menu-btn{
  border:none;background:none;padding:.4rem .2rem;
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink);
}
.menu-btn::after{content:" \2630";font-size:.95em}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem}
.brand .lgm{height:32px;width:auto;display:block}
.brand>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column}

/* --- floating mobile CTA (no cream container) --- */
.m-cta{
  background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;
  padding:.55rem .8rem calc(.55rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.m-cta .btn{
  pointer-events:auto;width:100%;justify-content:center;display:flex;
  padding:.85rem 1rem;font-size:.92rem;border-radius:9px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -10px rgba(21,26,39,.55);
}

/* --- numbered process (no arrows) --- */
.proc{gap:1.1rem 2.2rem;border-top-color:var(--dark-hair)}
.proc span{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.5rem}
.proc span i{font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ox-soft);letter-spacing:.04em}
.proc-light{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.proc-light span{color:var(--ink)}
.proc-light span i{color:var(--ox)}
@media (max-width:640px){.proc{gap:.8rem 1.6rem}.proc span{font-size:.88rem}}

/* --- credibility strip --- */
.cred-i b{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:640;letter-spacing:-.015em;font-size:1.35rem}
@media (max-width:880px){.cred-i b{font-size:1.18rem}}

/* --- pillar steps: five stages --- */
.steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
@media (max-width:980px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.step i{color:var(--ox);font-style:normal;font-weight:600}

/* --- specialist row under How we work --- */
.team{border-top:none;margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);padding-top:0}
.team-lab{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 .7rem}
.team-disc span{letter-spacing:.05em;font-weight:600;text-transform:none;font-size:.82rem}

/* --- founder --- */
.fp-name{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem)}
.fp .mut{margin-top:1.6rem}

/* --- dark sections: navy, cobalt-soft details --- */
.sec-ink ::selection{background:var(--ox-soft);color:var(--ink)}
.rp-ask{color:var(--ox-soft)}

/* --- ghost numeral tuned to new palette --- */
.capx-ghost{color:#EDF0FF;-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--stone-2)}

/* --- soft blue sections: adjust hairlines for legibility --- */
.sec-stone .funnel{background:#FFFFFF;box-shadow:0 20px 44px -30px rgba(21,26,39,.28);border-radius:12px}
.sec-stone .why{border-top-color:#C9D3F5}
.sec-stone .indr{border-top-color:#C9D3F5}

/* --- footer logo --- */
.ft-brand .lgm-f{height:44px;width:auto;margin-bottom:1rem;opacity:.95}
/* flat variant for formal engagement plates */
.cc-wrap.flat::before{display:none}
.cc-wrap.flat .cc{transform:none;width:88%}
/* ============================================================
   v4 layer: editorial restraint
   Quieter type, coral as punctuation, square geometry,
   varied section rhythm, no sticky bar, no process graphic.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- typography: refined, not maximum bold --- */
.d1{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,4.4vw,3.3rem);font-weight:560;letter-spacing:-.018em;line-height:1.12}
.t2{font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.9vw,2.05rem);font-weight:580;letter-spacing:-.014em;line-height:1.18}
.t3{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.4rem);font-weight:580}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.12rem)}
.capx-idx button,.capx-p h3,.capa summary,.indr h3,.why h3,.wk-t h3,.cap h3,.f-q{font-weight:565}
b,strong{font-weight:620}

/* --- geometry: mostly square --- */
.btn{border-radius:3px;font-weight:590}
.btn-ghost{border-radius:3px}
.bm{border-radius:4px}
.cc{border-radius:2px}
.m-cta{display:none !important}

/* --- header: quieter, compact, scroll consult --- */
.hdr-in{padding:.72rem var(--pad)}
.brand .lgm{height:27px}
.brand b{font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.005em;font-weight:640;text-transform:none}
.brand span{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.menu-btn{font-weight:560;font-size:.88rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.menu-btn::after{content:""}
.hdr-consult{display:none;padding:.5rem .85rem;font-size:.8rem;border-radius:3px}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .site-header.scrolled .hdr-consult{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
  .site-header.scrolled .brand span{display:none}
  .hdr-in{gap:.8rem}
}

/* --- hero: composed, not oversized --- */
.hero{padding:clamp(2.4rem,6.5vw,4.8rem) 0 clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.8rem)}
.hero .lede{max-width:38em}

/* --- clients and experience strip --- */
.cli{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem) 0}
.cli-lab{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1rem}
.cli-names{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem 2.2rem;align-items:baseline}
.cli-names span{font-weight:575;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em}
.cli-proof{margin:1.3rem 0 0;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cli-proof i{font-style:normal;color:var(--hair-strong);padding:0 .55rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.cli-names{gap:.45rem 1.4rem}.cli-names span{font-size:.92rem}}

/* --- funnel: conversational, no card, no step tabs --- */
.f-steps{display:none}
.funnel{background:none !important;box-shadow:none !important;border:none;border-radius:0;padding:0;max-width:none}
.f-count{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 1.1rem}
.f-q{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.3rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.f-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.6rem .8rem;max-width:760px}
.f-opt{
  border:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-radius:2px;background:var(--card);
  padding:.78rem 1rem;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:520;text-align:left;
}
.f-opt:hover{border-color:var(--ox);color:var(--ox)}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--ox);background:var(--ox);color:#fff}
@media (max-width:640px){.f-opts{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.5rem}.f-opt{padding:.7rem .9rem}}
.f-sum{font-size:.86rem}
.f-sum b{color:var(--ox)}

/* --- capabilities: no numbers, no plus signs --- */
.capx-ghost{display:none}
.capx-idx button{font-size:1.16rem;padding:.9rem .1rem;gap:0}
.capx-idx button i{display:none}
.capx-idx button[aria-selected="true"]{box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 var(--ox);padding-left:.85rem}
.capx-panel{min-height:300px}
.capa summary i{display:none}
.capa summary{font-size:1.05rem;gap:0;position:relative;padding-right:1.6rem}
.capa summary .pm{display:none}
.capa summary::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:.35rem;top:50%;width:8px;height:8px;
  border-right:1.5px solid var(--muted);border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--muted);
  transform:translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.capa details[open] summary::after{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(225deg);border-color:var(--ox)}

/* --- selected work: three distinct treatments --- */
.wk-t p{font-size:.93rem}
.wk-t p b{font-weight:620}

/* Mercedes: editorial, no card */
.mbz{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);padding:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem) 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.5rem)}
.mbz-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);margin:.5rem 0 .9rem}
.mbz-rule{width:34px;height:2px;background:var(--ox);margin-bottom:1rem}
.mbz-scope{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1.4rem;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.4rem 1.4rem}
.mbz-scope li{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:560;color:var(--ink);padding:.35rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.mbz .wk-t h3{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:880px){.mbz{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem}.mbz-scope{margin-bottom:.4rem}}

/* Light Bodies brand swatches */
.swatches{display:flex;gap:.5rem;align-items:center;margin-top:1.1rem}
.swatches i{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:2px;display:block}
.swatches span{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-left:.4rem}

/* --- dark understanding section: real project details --- */
.det-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.8rem;max-width:640px}
.det{border-radius:3px;padding:1rem .9rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;min-height:104px}
.det small{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.det b{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:620;letter-spacing:.02em}
.det-cap{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--dark-muted);margin-top:.8rem}
@media (max-width:640px){.det-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.det:last-child{display:none}}

/* --- industries: names only, two columns --- */
.indx{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 clamp(1.5rem,4vw,4rem);max-width:880px}
.indx a{
  display:block;padding:.72rem .1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:555;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:-.005em;
}
.indx a:hover{color:var(--ox)}
@media (max-width:560px){.indx{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 1.2rem}.indx a{font-size:.92rem;padding:.62rem 0}}

/* --- how we work: asymmetric 2x2, no identical rules --- */
.hww{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.5rem)}
.hww .why{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
.hww-a .why h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.3vw,1.6rem)}
.hww-a .why{margin-bottom:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.4rem)}
.hww-b .why{padding-left:1.1rem;border-left:2px solid var(--stone-2);margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.hww-b .why h3{font-size:1.05rem}
.hww-b .why p{font-size:.9rem}
@media (max-width:820px){.hww{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}.hww-a .why{margin-bottom:1.6rem}}

/* --- founder: compact editorial --- */
.fp{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.75fr) minmax(0,1.25fr)}
.fp-name{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem)}

/* --- links: fewer arrows, coral punctuation --- */
.txtlnk{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.txtlnk:hover{color:var(--ox);border-bottom-color:var(--ox)}
.go{letter-spacing:0;font-weight:590}

/* --- section rhythm variation --- */
.sec-white{background:#FFFFFF}
.sec-compact{padding:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem) 0}
.hairline-b{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}

/* --- final CTA ghost visibility --- */
.sec-ink .btn-ghost{color:#EEEFF2;border:1px solid rgba(238,239,242,.5)}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost:hover{background:#EEEFF2;color:var(--ink)}

/* --- footer tune --- */
.ft-brand .lgm-f{height:38px}
.site-footer{background:var(--dark-bg)}

/* ============================================================
   v5 layer: founder portrait, header timing, final polish
   ============================================================ */

/* founder section with portrait: editorial split, no card */
.fpx{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.38fr) minmax(0,.62fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start;grid-template-areas:"photo head" "photo bio"}
.fpx-head{grid-area:head}
.fpx-photo{grid-area:photo;margin:0}
.fpx-bio{grid-area:bio}
.fpx-photo img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:2px}
.fpx-photo figcaption{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.6rem}
.fpx .fp-name{margin:.35rem 0 1.1rem}
.fpx-bio p{max-width:38em}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .fpx{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;grid-template-areas:"head" "photo" "bio"}
  .fpx-photo{margin:.4rem 0 1.3rem;max-width:420px}
  .fpx .fp-name{margin-bottom:.6rem}
}

/* about page portrait: larger, more personal */
.about-photo{margin:0 0 1.6rem}
.about-photo img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:2px}

/* header: tighter mobile, deliberate spacing, consult after hero */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hdr-in{padding:.55rem var(--pad);gap:.9rem}
  .brand .lgm{height:24px}
  .brand b{font-size:.84rem}
  .brand span{font-size:.52rem}
}
.hdr-consult{transition:opacity .3s var(--ease)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .site-header .hdr-consult{display:inline-flex;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  .site-header.deep .hdr-consult{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
}

/* final CTA secondary: clearer affordance on ink */
.sec-ink .btn-ghost{color:#F8F6F0;border-color:rgba(248,246,240,.72)}
.sec-ink .btn-ghost:hover{background:#F8F6F0;color:var(--ink)}

/* ============================================================
   v6 layer: CTA system, methodology, engagement framing
   ============================================================ */

/* --- refined button system --- */
.btn{
  border-radius:2px;padding:.78rem 1.35rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.012em;box-shadow:none;
  transition:background .22s var(--ease),transform .22s var(--ease),color .22s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{background:var(--ox-deep);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.hdr-cta{padding:.55rem 1rem;font-size:.82rem}
.hdr-consult{padding:.5rem .9rem;font-size:.79rem}

/* text-link CTA: understated secondary action */
.lnk2{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:.45rem 0;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:5px;
  text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-decoration-color:var(--hair-strong);
  transition:color .2s var(--ease),text-decoration-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.lnk2:hover{color:var(--ox);text-decoration-color:var(--ox)}
.sec-ink .lnk2{color:#F8F6F0;text-decoration-color:rgba(248,246,240,.45)}
.sec-ink .lnk2:hover{color:#FFB4A0;text-decoration-color:#FFB4A0}

/* final CTA: one dominant action, one quiet one */
.final .cta-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.9rem}
.final .btn{padding:.9rem 1.6rem;font-size:.95rem}

/* --- client strip with engagement types --- */
.cli2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.1rem 2.4rem;max-width:980px}
.cli2 div b{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em}
.cli2 div span{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.15rem}
@media (max-width:880px){.cli2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem 1.4rem}}
@media (max-width:400px){.cli2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- methodology: editorial, not infographic --- */
.meth{display:flex;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair);margin-top:.4rem}
.meth div{flex:1;padding:1.25rem 1.1rem 0 0}
.meth div+div{border-left:1px solid var(--dark-hair);padding-left:1.1rem}
.meth i{display:block;font-style:normal;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--ox-soft);margin-bottom:.45rem}
.meth b{font-weight:560;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--dark-text);letter-spacing:-.005em}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .meth{flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:none}
  .meth div{flex:0 0 50%;padding:1rem 1rem 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair)}
  .meth div+div{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
}

/* --- founder: name over the composition, photo held back --- */
.fpx{grid-template-areas:"head head" "photo bio";grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.36fr) minmax(0,.64fr)}
.fpx-head{margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.fpx-photo{max-width:400px}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .fpx{grid-template-areas:"head" "photo" "bio"}
  .fpx-photo{max-width:300px;margin:.2rem 0 1.2rem}
}

/* --- selected engagements: quiet confidentiality note --- */
.eng-note{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:44em;margin-top:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);padding-top:1.1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}

/* ============================================================
   v7 layer: final polish
   ============================================================ */

/* 1) FOUNDER MOBILE FIX: this must be the last word on .fpx */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .fpx{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;grid-template-areas:"head" "photo" "bio" !important;gap:0}
  .fpx-photo{max-width:320px;margin:.3rem 0 1.4rem}
  .fpx-bio p{max-width:38em}
  .fpx-head{margin-bottom:.4rem}
}

/* 2) primary CTA arrow motion */
.btn .arr{display:inline-block;margin-left:.45rem;transition:transform .22s var(--ease);color:#fff}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* text links: arrow built in, subtle travel */
.lnk2::after{content:"\2192";margin-left:.45rem;transition:transform .22s var(--ease);text-decoration:none;display:inline-block}
.lnk2:hover::after{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* 3) header spacing */
.hdr-consult{padding:.5rem .85rem;font-size:.8rem}
@media (max-width:880px){.hdr-in{gap:.75rem}}

/* 4) funnel choices: editorial selection rows */
.f-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 2.5rem}
.f-opt{
  display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;border-radius:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);padding:.9rem .1rem;
  font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .18s var(--ease),padding-left .18s var(--ease),box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
}
.f-opt:hover{color:var(--ox);border-color:var(--hair)}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]{color:var(--ox);background:none;box-shadow:inset 2px 0 0 var(--ox);padding-left:.75rem;border-color:var(--hair)}
.f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]:hover{color:var(--ox)}
@media (max-width:700px){.f-opts{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}}
.f-q{font-weight:560;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .3rem}
.f-nav{margin-top:1.3rem}
.f-back{background:none;border:0;padding:.45rem 0;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer}
.f-back:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* 5) expertise accordion: tighter */
.capa summary{padding:.85rem .1rem;font-size:1.06rem}
.capa .capa-b{padding-bottom:1rem}

/* 9) industries link consistency handled by .lnk2 */

/* 10) how we work: numbered editorial */
.why{position:relative;padding:1.1rem 0 .4rem}
.why i{display:block;font-style:normal;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ox);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.why h3{margin:0 0 .4rem}
.why p{max-width:30em}

/* footer logo dimension harmony */
.ft-brand .lgm-f{height:44px;width:auto}

/* ============================================================
   v8 layer: dynamic industries, signature buttons, header fit
   ============================================================ */

/* signature button shape: notched corner, not a flat rectangle */
.btn{
  position:relative;border-radius:0;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 10px), calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.btn::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;width:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::before{width:100%}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ink);outline-offset:3px}

/* header CTA sizing on mobile */
.hdr-cta{clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 8px), calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0 100%)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hdr-consult{padding:.42rem .78rem;font-size:.78rem;clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 7px), calc(100% - 7px) 100%, 0 100%)}
  .hdr-in{gap:.7rem}
}

/* client strip links stay quiet */
.cli2 a{text-decoration:none;display:block}
.cli2 a:hover b{color:var(--ox)}
.cli2 a b{transition:color .18s var(--ease)}

/* dynamic industries index */
.indy{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.indy-r{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.6rem minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr) 1.4rem;
  align-items:baseline;gap:1.2rem;
  padding:1.05rem .1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
  text-decoration:none;position:relative;
  transition:padding-left .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.indy-r i{font-style:normal;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--muted);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.indy-r span{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.5rem);font-weight:560;letter-spacing:-.012em;color:var(--ink);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.indy-r em{font-style:normal;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);opacity:0;transform:translateX(-8px);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.indy-r::after{
  content:'\2192';justify-self:end;color:var(--ox);opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-6px);transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.indy-r:hover{padding-left:.65rem}
.indy-r:hover i{color:var(--ox)}
.indy-r:hover span{color:var(--ox)}
.indy-r:hover em{opacity:1;transform:none}
.indy-r:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .indy-r{grid-template-columns:2.2rem minmax(0,1fr) 1.2rem;gap:.9rem;padding:.95rem .1rem}
  .indy-r em{display:none}
  .indy-r::after{opacity:.55;transform:none}
  .indy-r span{font-size:1.08rem}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .indy-r, .indy-r i, .indy-r span, .indy-r em, .indy-r::after, .btn::before{transition:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   v9 layer: three distinct section languages + compact Book
   ============================================================ */

/* compact header Book button */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hdr-consult{padding:.36rem .62rem;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
    clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 6px), calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0 100%)}
}

/* methodology: timeline spine with ticks, no numerals */
.meth2{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--dark-hair);margin-top:.6rem}
.meth2 span{
  position:relative;padding-top:1.25rem;font-weight:560;font-size:.95rem;
  color:var(--dark-text);letter-spacing:-.005em;
}
.meth2 span::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-1px;left:0;width:2px;height:11px;background:var(--dark-hair);
}
.meth2 span:first-child::before,.meth2 span:last-child::before{background:var(--ox-soft)}
.meth2.rv span{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.meth2.rv.in span{opacity:1;transform:none}
.meth2.rv.in span:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
.meth2.rv.in span:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.15s}
.meth2.rv.in span:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.25s}
.meth2.rv.in span:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.35s}
.meth2.rv.in span:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.45s}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .meth2{flex-direction:column;border-top:none;border-left:1px solid var(--dark-hair);margin-left:.2rem;padding:.2rem 0 .2rem 1.4rem;gap:.9rem}
  .meth2 span{padding-top:0}
  .meth2 span::before{top:50%;left:-1.4rem;width:12px;height:1px;transform:translateY(-50%)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.meth2.rv span{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* how we work: editorial run-in statements */
.hww{display:block;max-width:none}
.hww-a{max-width:34em}
.hwl{
  font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.6rem);line-height:1.42;color:var(--muted);
  margin:0 0 1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.012em;
}
.hwl b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:620}
.hww-b{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.4rem 3rem;margin-top:2.2rem;padding-top:1.8rem;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.hws{font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);margin:0;max-width:30em}
.hws b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:640}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .hww-b{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.1rem;margin-top:1.6rem;padding-top:1.4rem}
  .hwl{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   v10 layer: header Book presence + How We Work manifesto
   ============================================================ */

/* Book button: proper weight in the header */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hdr-consult{
    padding:.6rem 1.15rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.015em;
    clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 8px), calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0 100%);
  }
}

/* How We Work: one voice, one size */
.hww2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.32fr) minmax(0,.68fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:start}
.manif{
  position:relative;margin:0;padding-top:1.3rem;
  font-size:clamp(1.18rem,2.3vw,1.55rem);line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:-.012em;max-width:24em;
}
.manif b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:620}
.manif-tick{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:36px;height:3px;background:var(--ox);display:block}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hww2{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem}
  .manif{font-size:1.13rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   v4 layer: art-direction pass
   Signature: the CLPC line of execution (decision -> execution)
   Notched geometry, editorial CTA system, swipe rails,
   asymmetric composition. Mobile-first.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- CTA system: three levels --- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;
  background:var(--ink);color:#F8F6F0;border:0;border-radius:0;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 11px) 0,100% 11px,100% 100%,0 100%);
  padding:.78rem 1.35rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:580;letter-spacing:.005em;
  transform:none;transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{background:var(--ox);color:#FFF9F3;transform:none}
.btn .arr{color:inherit;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:3px}
.sec-ink .btn{background:#F8F6F0;color:var(--ink)}
.sec-ink .btn:hover{background:var(--ox);color:#FFF9F3}

.btn2{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;
  background:transparent;color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:0;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 11px) 0,100% 11px,100% 100%,0 100%);
  padding:.72rem 1.3rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:570;text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn2:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#F8F6F0}
.btn2:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:3px}
.sec-ink .btn2{color:#F2EFE7;border-color:rgba(242,239,231,.65)}
.sec-ink .btn2:hover{background:#F2EFE7;color:var(--ink);border-color:#F2EFE7}

.lnk2{position:relative}
.lnk2::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-3px;height:1px;width:100%;
  background:var(--ox);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.lnk2:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* --- header: editorial CTA --- */
.hdr-link{
  font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ox-deep);text-decoration:none;
  letter-spacing:.01em;position:relative;padding:.2rem 0;white-space:nowrap;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
}
.hdr-link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;width:100%;
  background:currentColor;transform:scaleX(.35);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.hdr-link:hover::after,.hdr-link:focus-visible::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.hdr-link .arr{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.hdr-link:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}
.hdr-link:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:4px}
.site-header.deep .hdr-link{color:var(--ox-deep)}
.nav-desk .hdr-link{margin-left:1.4rem}
.hdr-book{display:none}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hdr-book{display:inline-flex;margin-right:1.05rem;font-size:.9rem}
}

/* --- hero: asymmetric grid + pathway visual --- */
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,4rem);align-items:center}
.pathviz{width:100%;max-width:560px;justify-self:end;display:block}
.pathviz text{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;fill:var(--muted)}
.pathviz .nd{fill:var(--muted)}
.pathviz .jn{fill:none;stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:2}
.pathviz .fine{stroke:var(--hair-strong);stroke-width:1;fill:none;stroke-dasharray:3 4}
.pathviz .main{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:2;fill:none;stroke-linecap:square}
.pathviz .cap-sq{fill:var(--ox)}
.rv.pv .main{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1}
.rv.pv.in .main{animation:pvdraw 1.5s var(--ease) .25s forwards}
.rv.pv .fine{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .fine{animation:pvfade .8s ease forwards}
.rv.pv .cap-sq,.rv.pv .jn{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .jn{animation:pvfade .6s ease .2s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .cap-sq{animation:pvfade .5s ease 1.55s forwards}
@keyframes pvdraw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes pvfade{to{opacity:1}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .rv.pv .main{stroke-dasharray:none;stroke-dashoffset:0}
  .rv.pv .fine,.rv.pv .jn,.rv.pv .cap-sq{opacity:1;animation:none}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem}
  .pathviz{max-width:none;width:118%;margin-right:-18%;justify-self:start;margin-top:.4rem}
}

/* --- client rail --- */
.cli-rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.15rem 2.6rem;max-width:1020px}
.cli-rail a{display:block;text-decoration:none;border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong);padding-left:1rem}
.cli-rail a b{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.005em}
.cli-rail a span{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.2rem}
.cli-rail a:hover{border-left-color:var(--ox)}
.cli-rail a:hover b{color:var(--ox)}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .cli-rail{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;gap:0;max-width:none;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    padding-bottom:.7rem;margin-right:calc(-1 * var(--pad));padding-right:2.4rem;
    scrollbar-width:none}
  .cli-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .cli-rail a{flex:0 0 auto;min-width:212px;scroll-snap-align:start;margin-right:1.5rem}
}
.rail-hint{display:none;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.35rem}
.rail-hint::after{content:"\2192";margin-left:.4rem}
@media (max-width:820px){.rail-hint{display:block}}

/* --- disciplines: editorial numbered rows --- */
.disc-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
details.disc{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
details.disc summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:3.4rem minmax(0,1fr) 2rem;align-items:baseline;
  padding:1.35rem .1rem;gap:.6rem;
}
details.disc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
details.disc summary i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
details.disc summary .disc-t{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);
  font-size:clamp(1.18rem,2.6vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.15;margin:0;transition:color .25s var(--ease);
}
details.disc summary .disc-x{
  justify-self:end;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease);
}
details.disc[open] summary i,details.disc summary:hover i{color:var(--ox)}
details.disc summary:hover .disc-t{color:var(--ox-deep)}
details.disc[open] summary .disc-x{transform:rotate(45deg);color:var(--ox)}
details.disc summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:-2px}
.disc-b{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.55fr) minmax(0,.45fr);
  gap:1rem 3rem;padding:0 .1rem 1.7rem 3.9rem;
}
.disc-b p{margin:0;max-width:34em}
.disc-b .disc-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;columns:2;column-gap:2rem}
.disc-b .disc-list li{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--body);padding:.28rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);break-inside:avoid}
.disc-b .lnk2{grid-column:1 / -1;justify-self:start;margin-top:.3rem}
@media (max-width:760px){
  details.disc summary{grid-template-columns:2.5rem minmax(0,1fr) 1.6rem;padding:1.1rem 0}
  .disc-b{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-left:2.5rem;gap:.9rem}
  .disc-b .disc-list{columns:1}
}

/* --- case studies: consulting framing --- */
.cs-lab{
  display:block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ox-deep);margin:0 0 .2rem;
}
.wk-t p,.mbz .wk-t p{margin-bottom:.85rem}
.priv{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.2rem minmax(0,1fr);gap:1rem;align-items:start;
  margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,4.5vw,2.8rem);padding-top:1.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.priv::before{content:"";width:2.2rem;height:2px;background:var(--ox);margin-top:.75em}
.priv p{margin:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--body);max-width:38em}

/* --- methodology pathway --- */
.path5{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem)}
.path5 ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;position:relative}
.path5 ol::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;right:6px;top:5px;height:1px;
  background:rgba(242,239,231,.22);
}
.path5 .p5fill{
  position:absolute;left:6px;top:5px;height:1px;background:var(--ox);width:0;
  transition:width 1.4s var(--ease) .2s;
}
.path5.in .p5fill{width:calc(100% - 12px)}
.path5 li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.85rem;align-items:flex-start;position:relative}
.path5 li i{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink-2,#1B2130);border:2px solid rgba(242,239,231,.5);display:block}
.path5 li:last-child i{border-color:var(--ox);background:var(--ox)}
.path5 li span{font-weight:580;font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.7vw,1.05rem);color:#F2EFE7;letter-spacing:.005em}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .path5{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x proximity;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    margin-right:calc(-1 * var(--pad));padding-right:1.2rem;padding-bottom:.6rem;scrollbar-width:none}
  .path5::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .path5 ol{justify-content:flex-start;gap:2.6rem;width:max-content;padding-right:2rem}
  .path5 li{scroll-snap-align:start}
  .path5 ol::before{right:0}
}

/* --- technology: connected system --- */
.technet{width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.6rem) auto;display:block}
.technet text{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;fill:var(--ink)}
.technet .ctr{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:450;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.technet .ln{stroke:var(--hair-strong);stroke-width:1;fill:none}
.technet .ln-ox{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:1.5;fill:none}
.technet .dot{fill:var(--ink)}
.technet .dot-ox{fill:var(--ox)}
.technet .ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.5}
.tech3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:2.4rem;margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
.tech3 h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:620;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .8rem;padding-top:.9rem;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.tech3 ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0}
.tech3 li{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--body);padding:.26rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
@media (max-width:760px){.tech3{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.6rem}}

/* --- proof rail --- */
.proofrail{display:flex;margin-top:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem);border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.proofrail>div{flex:1;padding:1.4rem 1.6rem 0 0;border-right:1px solid var(--hair);margin-right:1.6rem}
.proofrail>div:last-child{border-right:0;margin-right:0}
.proofrail b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:440;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.proofrail span{display:block;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.45rem;max-width:15em}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .proofrail{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    margin-right:calc(-1 * var(--pad));padding-bottom:.7rem;scrollbar-width:none}
  .proofrail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .proofrail>div{flex:0 0 auto;min-width:208px;scroll-snap-align:start}
}

/* --- industries: index with reveal / mobile rail --- */
.indy .indy-r em{
  display:block;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),max-height .35s var(--ease);
}
@media (min-width:721px){
  .indy .indy-r em{opacity:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden}
  .indy .indy-r:hover em,.indy .indy-r:focus-visible em,.indy .indy-r:focus em{opacity:1;max-height:3.4em}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .indy{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    margin-right:calc(-1 * var(--pad));padding-bottom:.7rem;padding-right:2rem;scrollbar-width:none}
  .indy::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .indy .indy-r{flex:0 0 auto;min-width:236px;max-width:260px;scroll-snap-align:start;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.5rem;
    border-left:1px solid var(--hair-strong);border-top:0 !important;border-bottom:0 !important;
    padding:0 1.1rem;margin-right:1.3rem;text-decoration:none}
  .indy .indy-r em{opacity:1;max-height:none;font-size:.82rem}
}

/* --- how we work: four terms, staggered --- */
.hww4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem) clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.5rem);margin-top:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
.hww4 .hw{border-top:1px solid var(--ink);padding-top:1rem}
.hww4 .hw:nth-child(even){transform:translateY(clamp(0px,2.4vw,26px))}
.hww4 .hw i{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:450;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.85rem);color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;display:block;margin-bottom:.45rem}
.hww4 .hw p{margin:0;font-size:.95rem;max-width:26em}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .hww4{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.5rem}
  .hww4 .hw:nth-child(even){transform:none}
}

/* --- accessibility + hygiene --- */
.fld input:focus-visible,.fld select:focus-visible,.fld textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--ox);outline-offset:2px;border-color:var(--ox);
}
.ft-h{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-muted);margin:0 0 .9rem}
.cap h2,.indr h2,.w-block h2,.ins h2{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.cap h2{font-size:1.42rem;font-weight:480;line-height:1.2}
.indr h2{font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:470}
.ins h2{font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:490}
.w-block h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2rem);font-weight:460;margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.15}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .path5 .p5fill{transition:none}
  .path5.in .p5fill{width:calc(100% - 12px)}
}

/* v4 hygiene continued */
@media (max-width:820px){.hero{overflow-x:clip}}
.hdr-consult{display:none}
.wk-t h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.32rem,2.3vw,1.7rem);font-weight:565;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .9rem;line-height:1.2}

/* v4 mobile refinements */
@media (max-width:720px){
  .indy .indy-r em{transform:none}
  .indy .indy-r::after{display:none}
  .indy .indy-r:hover{padding-left:1.1rem}
  .indy .indy-r span{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.25}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .technet{max-width:none}
  .technet text{font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.04em}
  .technet .ctr{font-size:26px}
  .technet .ln{stroke-width:1.6}
  .technet .ln-ox{stroke-width:2.4}
  .technet .dot,.technet .dot-ox{r:7}
  .technet .ring{stroke-width:2.4}
}
@media (max-width:820px){.pathviz text{font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.2em}}

/* ============================================================
   v5 fixes: contained hero graphic, refined tech hub,
   rail alignment, mobile hygiene
   ============================================================ */

/* hero graphic: never bleeds off the viewport */
.pathviz .mst{fill:var(--ox)}
.rv.pv .mst{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .mst{animation:pvfade .5s ease forwards}
.rv.pv.in .mst:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.9s}
.rv.pv.in .mst:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:1.15s}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .pathviz{width:100%;max-width:460px;margin-right:0;justify-self:start;margin-top:.6rem}
  .pathviz text{font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.17em}
}

/* technology hub: guide ring, halo center label, staged draw */
.technet .gr{fill:none;stroke:var(--hair-strong);stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:2 5;opacity:.8}
.technet .ctr{paint-order:stroke;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:9px;stroke-linejoin:round}
.rv.tn .ln{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1}
.rv.tn .dot,.rv.tn .gr,.rv.tn text:not(.ctr){opacity:0}
.rv.tn .ring,.rv.tn .ctr{opacity:0}
.rv.tn.in .ring,.rv.tn.in .ctr{animation:pvfade .5s ease forwards}
.rv.tn.in .ln{animation:pvdraw .7s var(--ease) forwards}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.08s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.16s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:.24s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(5){animation-delay:.32s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(6){animation-delay:.4s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(7){animation-delay:.48s}
.rv.tn.in .ln:nth-of-type(8){animation-delay:.56s}
.rv.tn.in .dot,.rv.tn.in text:not(.ctr){animation:pvfade .5s ease .75s forwards}
@keyframes grfade{to{opacity:.8}}
.rv.tn.in .gr{animation:grfade .8s ease 1s forwards}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .rv.tn .ln{stroke-dasharray:none;stroke-dashoffset:0;animation:none}
  .rv.tn .dot,.rv.tn .gr,.rv.tn text,.rv.tn .ring,.rv.tn .ctr{opacity:1;animation:none}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .technet text{font-size:19px;letter-spacing:.04em}
  .technet .ctr{font-size:23px;stroke-width:12px}
  .technet .gr{stroke-dasharray:2 6}
}

/* rails: clean card peeks, no mid-letter clipping */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .cli-rail a{min-width:min(238px,70vw);max-width:min(260px,74vw)}
  .proofrail>div{min-width:min(258px,72vw)}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .indy{margin-top:1.5rem}
  .indy .indy-r{min-width:min(288px,78vw);max-width:min(304px,80vw);padding-top:.15rem}
}

/* mobile hygiene: nothing scrolls sideways */
html,body{overflow-x:clip}

/* ============================================================
   v6 layer: tactile buttons, vertical industries, hub motion,
   stacked mobile grids
   ============================================================ */

/* --- buttons: subtle dimensional system, no cut corners --- */
.btn{
  clip-path:none;border-radius:3px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--ox-deep), 0 8px 16px rgba(18,23,34,.10);
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 3px 0 var(--ox-deep), 0 10px 18px rgba(18,23,34,.12)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--ox-deep), 0 4px 10px rgba(18,23,34,.10)}
.sec-ink .btn{box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.sec-ink .btn:hover{box-shadow:0 3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.sec-ink .btn:active{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.hdr-cta{clip-path:none;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--ox-deep)}
.hdr-cta:hover{box-shadow:0 3px 0 var(--ox-deep)}
.btn2{
  clip-path:none;border-radius:3px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(18,23,34,.35);
}
.btn2:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn2:active{transform:translateY(1px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(18,23,34,.35)}
.sec-ink .btn2{box-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(242,239,231,.28)}
.hdr-consult{clip-path:none;border-radius:3px}

/* header Book: underline spans the word */
.hdr-link::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.hdr-link:hover::after,.hdr-link:focus-visible::after{background:var(--ox)}

/* --- technology hub: filled center, ambient motion --- */
.technet .hub{fill:#FFFFFF;stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.5}
.technet .ctr{stroke:none;paint-order:normal;font-size:15px}
.rv.tn .hub{opacity:0}
.rv.tn.in .hub{animation:pvfade .5s ease forwards}
.technet .gr{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center}
.rv.tn.in .gr{animation:grfade .8s ease 1s forwards, grspin 90s linear 1.8s infinite}
@keyframes grspin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.technet .dot-ox{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center}
.rv.tn.in .dot-ox{animation:pvfade .5s ease .75s forwards, oxpulse 3.2s ease-in-out 2.2s infinite}
@keyframes oxpulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.45)}}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .technet .ctr{font-size:16px;stroke:none}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .rv.tn .hub{opacity:1;animation:none}
  .rv.tn.in .gr,.rv.tn.in .dot-ox{animation:none;opacity:1}
}

/* --- industries: stacked rows on mobile, no sideways scrolling --- */
@media (max-width:720px){
  .indy{display:block;overflow:visible;margin:1.5rem 0 0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
  .indy .indy-r{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.3rem minmax(0,1fr) 1.2rem;
    align-items:start;column-gap:.9rem;min-width:0;max-width:none;
    border-left:0;border-top:0 !important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair) !important;
    padding:1rem .1rem;margin:0;flex:none;
  }
  .indy .indy-r i{padding-top:.2rem}
  .indy .indy-r span{grid-column:2;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.25}
  .indy .indy-r em{grid-column:2;opacity:1;max-height:none;font-size:.83rem;margin-top:.2rem;transform:none}
  .indy .indy-r::after{display:block;opacity:.55;grid-column:3;grid-row:1;justify-self:end;padding-top:.15rem}
  .indy .indy-r:hover{padding-left:.1rem}
}

/* --- client strip and proof: stacked, no swiping --- */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .cli-rail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.05rem;overflow:visible;
    margin-right:0;padding:0;max-width:none}
  .cli-rail a{min-width:0;max-width:none;margin:0}
  .proofrail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem 1.4rem;overflow:visible;
    margin-right:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
  .proofrail>div{min-width:0;border-right:0;margin:0;padding:1.2rem 0 0}
}
.rail-hint{display:none !important}

/* ============================================================
   v7 layer: hero graphic with presence
   ============================================================ */
.pvdot{fill:var(--ink);opacity:.10}
.pvgrid{opacity:1}
.pathviz .inp{stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.5;fill:none;opacity:.5;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .jn{fill:var(--paper);stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:2.6}
.pathviz .main{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:3.4;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .tick{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .cap-dia{fill:var(--ox)}
.pathviz .trv{fill:var(--ox);opacity:0}
.pathviz text{font-size:11px;fill:var(--muted)}
.rv.pv .inp{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .inp{animation:inpfade .8s ease forwards}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.05s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.13s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.21s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:.29s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(5){animation-delay:.37s}
@keyframes inpfade{to{opacity:.5}}
.rv.pv .tick{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .tick:nth-of-type(1){animation:pvfade .4s ease .95s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .tick:nth-of-type(2){animation:pvfade .4s ease 1.2s forwards}
.rv.pv .cap-dia{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .cap-dia{animation:pvfade .5s ease 1.55s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .trv{animation:pvfade .6s ease 2s forwards}
.rv.pv .pvgrid{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .pvgrid{animation:pvfade 1.1s ease .1s forwards}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .pathviz{max-width:none;width:100%;margin-top:1rem}
  .pathviz text{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.18em}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .pathviz .trv{display:none}
  .rv.pv .inp,.rv.pv .tick,.rv.pv .cap-dia,.rv.pv .pvgrid{opacity:1;animation:none}
  .rv.pv .inp{opacity:.5}
}

/* ============================================================
   v8 layer: animated constellation subpage heroes
   ============================================================ */
.pg-hero.has-cnst{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.cnst-wrap{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 55%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 55%,transparent 100%);
}
.pg-hero.has-cnst>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cnst{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;opacity:0;animation:cnstin 1.2s var(--ease) .15s forwards}
@keyframes cnstin{to{opacity:1}}
.cnst .ce{stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1;opacity:.13}
.cnst .ce-ox{stroke:var(--ox);opacity:.3}
.cnst .cn{
  fill:var(--ink);opacity:.07;
  animation-name:cndrift;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;
  animation-iteration-count:infinite;animation-direction:alternate;
  transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;
}
.cnst .cn-soft{opacity:.045}
.cnst .cn-ox{fill:var(--ox);opacity:.5}
@keyframes cndrift{from{transform:translate(0,0)}to{transform:translate(var(--dx),var(--dy))}}

/* right-weighted on wide screens so it sits beside the headline, full bleed on mobile */
@media (min-width:900px){
  .cnst-wrap{left:42%;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent 0%,#000 26%),linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 60%,transparent 100%);
            mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent 0%,#000 26%),linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 60%,transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite:source-in;mask-composite:intersect;}
}
@media (max-width:899px){
  .cnst .cn{opacity:.05}
  .cnst .cn-ox{opacity:.36}
  .cnst .ce{opacity:.1}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cnst{animation:none;opacity:1}
  .cnst .cn{animation:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   v9 layer: hero graphic rebuilt with density and weight
   ============================================================ */
.pathviz{max-width:600px}
.pvdot{fill:var(--ink);opacity:.16}
.pathviz .axis{stroke:var(--hair-strong);stroke-width:1}
.pathviz .inp{stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.8;fill:none;opacity:.42;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .nd{fill:var(--ink);opacity:.62}
.pathviz .jn-halo{fill:var(--ox);opacity:.11}
.pathviz .jn{fill:var(--paper);stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:3}
.pathviz .ghost{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:4.5;fill:none;opacity:.14;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .main{stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:4.5;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round}
.pathviz .st{fill:var(--paper);stroke:var(--ox);stroke-width:2.6}
.pathviz .cap-dia{fill:var(--ox)}
.pathviz .trv{fill:var(--ox)}
.pathviz text{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:650;letter-spacing:.2em;fill:var(--muted)}

/* staged reveal */
.rv.pv .pvgrid,.rv.pv .axis{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .pvgrid{animation:pvfade 1s ease .1s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .axis{animation:pvfade .8s ease .1s forwards}
.rv.pv .inp{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .inp{animation:inpfade .7s ease forwards}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.15s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.24s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.33s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:.42s}
.rv.pv.in .inp:nth-of-type(5){animation-delay:.51s}
@keyframes inpfade{to{opacity:.42}}
.rv.pv .nd{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .nd{animation:ndfade .6s ease .3s forwards}
@keyframes ndfade{to{opacity:.62}}
.rv.pv .jn-halo{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .jn-halo{animation:halofade .7s ease .62s forwards, halopulse 3.4s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite}
@keyframes halofade{to{opacity:.11}}
@keyframes halopulse{0%,100%{opacity:.11}50%{opacity:.22}}
.rv.pv .jn{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .jn{animation:pvfade .5s ease .62s forwards}
.rv.pv .ghost{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .ghost{animation:ghfade .6s ease .8s forwards}
@keyframes ghfade{to{opacity:.14}}
.rv.pv .st,.rv.pv .cap-dia{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .st:nth-of-type(1){animation:pvfade .4s ease 1.15s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .st:nth-of-type(2){animation:pvfade .4s ease 1.35s forwards}
.rv.pv.in .cap-dia{animation:pvfade .5s ease 1.75s forwards}
.rv.pv .trv{opacity:0}
.rv.pv.in .trv{animation:pvfade .5s ease 2.1s forwards}

@media (max-width:820px){
  .pathviz{max-width:none;width:100%}
  .pathviz text{font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.16em}
  .pathviz .main,.pathviz .ghost{stroke-width:5.2}
  .pathviz .inp{stroke-width:2.1}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .pathviz .trv{display:none}
  .rv.pv .pvgrid,.rv.pv .axis,.rv.pv .nd,.rv.pv .jn,.rv.pv .st,.rv.pv .cap-dia{opacity:1;animation:none}
  .rv.pv .inp{opacity:.42;animation:none}
  .rv.pv .ghost{opacity:.14;animation:none}
  .rv.pv .jn-halo{opacity:.11;animation:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   v10 layer: methodology path given weight, mobile stacking
   ============================================================ */
.path5 ol::before{height:2px;background:rgba(242,239,231,.2);top:6px}
.path5 .p5fill{height:2px;top:6px;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(217,69,31,.55)}
.path5 li i{
  width:14px;height:14px;border-width:2.5px;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.path5.in li i{animation:p5pop .45s var(--ease) backwards}
.path5.in li:nth-child(1) i{animation-delay:.25s}
.path5.in li:nth-child(2) i{animation-delay:.5s}
.path5.in li:nth-child(3) i{animation-delay:.75s}
.path5.in li:nth-child(4) i{animation-delay:1s}
.path5.in li:nth-child(5) i{animation-delay:1.25s}
@keyframes p5pop{from{transform:scale(.2);opacity:0}to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
.path5 li:last-child i{box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(217,69,31,.18)}

/* methodology: stack vertically on phones instead of swiping */
@media (max-width:680px){
  .path5{overflow:visible;margin-right:0;padding:0}
  .path5 ol{flex-direction:column;width:auto;gap:1.15rem;padding:0 0 0 1.5rem}
  .path5 ol::before{left:6px;right:auto;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:2px;height:auto}
  .path5 .p5fill{left:6px;top:6px;width:2px;height:0;transition:height 1.4s var(--ease) .2s}
  .path5.in .p5fill{width:2px;height:calc(100% - 12px)}
  .path5 li{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;margin-left:-1.5rem}
  .path5 li i{flex:none}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .path5.in li i{animation:none}
}

/* case study visuals: deeper presence */
.bm{box-shadow:0 26px 52px -26px rgba(28,24,19,.5), 0 2px 6px rgba(28,24,19,.10)}

/* ============================================================
   v11 layer: engagement card grids, consistent at every width
   ============================================================ */

/* auto-fit: cards keep a comfortable minimum and share width equally */
.cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(clamp(230px,26vw,300px),1fr))}

/* equal visual weight regardless of copy length */
.cap{min-height:0}
.cap h3{
  font-size:clamp(1.12rem,1.6vw,1.42rem);line-height:1.22;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;hyphens:none;
}
.cap p{overflow-wrap:break-word}
.cap .go{white-space:nowrap}

/* tablet and phone: single column, full width, nothing off screen */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr))}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cap{padding:1.5rem 1.3rem 1.4rem}
  .cap h3{font-size:1.24rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   v12 layer: article pages and insights index links
   ============================================================ */
.art-meta{margin-top:1.4rem;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--muted)}

.prose{max-width:34em}
.prose p{font-size:1.03rem;line-height:1.72;color:var(--body);margin:0 0 1.25rem}
.prose h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:480;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.72rem);
  line-height:1.22;color:var(--ink);margin:2.5rem 0 .9rem;letter-spacing:-.005em;
}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose strong{font-weight:640;color:var(--ink)}
.prose em{font-style:italic}
.prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .prose p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.68}
  .prose h2{margin:2rem 0 .75rem}
}

/* insights index: article links under each category */
.ins-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem;margin-top:.85rem}
.ins-link{
  display:block;padding:.5rem 0 .5rem 1rem;position:relative;
  text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);font-size:.96rem;font-weight:560;line-height:1.35;
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  transition:color .2s var(--ease),padding-left .2s var(--ease);
}
.ins-link::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(50% - 3px);width:5px;height:5px;
  background:var(--ox);opacity:.55;transition:opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.ins-link:hover{color:var(--ox);padding-left:1.25rem}
.ins-link:hover::before{opacity:1}
.ins-rows .indr p{margin-bottom:0}

/* ============================================================
   v13 layer: touch fixes (no double-tap), menu parity
   ============================================================ */

/* On touch devices, hover styles that shift layout cause iOS to require
   a first tap to apply hover and a second to follow the link.
   Confine layout-shifting hover effects to real pointer devices. */
@media (hover:none){
  .ins-link:hover{padding-left:1rem}
  .indy-r:hover{padding-left:.1rem}
  .cap:hover{background:transparent}
  .cli2 a:hover b{color:var(--ink)}
  .lnk2:hover::after{transform:none}
  .btn:hover{transform:none}
  .btn:hover .arr{transform:none}
  .indy-r:hover i,.indy-r:hover span{color:inherit}
  .indy-r:hover em{opacity:inherit;transform:none}
}

/* Active (tap) feedback instead, so touch still feels responsive */
@media (hover:none){
  .ins-link:active{color:var(--ox)}
  .cap:active{background:var(--card)}
  .indy-r:active{background:var(--card)}
  .btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}
}

/* Links must be reachable even before their reveal animation runs */
.rv .ins-link,.rv a{pointer-events:auto}

/* ============================================================
   v14 layer: universal single-tap fix for touch devices
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   iOS/Android treat a first tap as "apply :hover" whenever a
   hover rule changes layout or paint, and only the second tap
   activates the link. This neutralizes every hover effect on
   touch devices site-wide, and replaces it with :active feedback
   so taps still feel responsive. Pointer devices are unaffected.
   ============================================================ */
@media (hover:none){
  /* kill layout/paint shifts from hover on every interactive element */
  a:hover, button:hover, summary:hover,
  a:hover *, button:hover *, summary:hover *,
  a:hover::before, a:hover::after,
  button:hover::before, button:hover::after{
    transform:none !important;
    transition:none !important;
  }

  /* named components: hold base appearance on hover */
  .xnav a:hover,
  .ind:hover,
  .ins:hover,
  .indx a:hover,
  .cli-rail a:hover,
  .cap:hover,
  .cap-ix button:hover,
  .capx-idx button:hover,
  .f-opt:hover,
  .indy-r:hover,
  .ins-link:hover{
    background:inherit;
    border-color:inherit;
    padding-left:inherit;
    color:inherit;
  }
  .cap:hover{background:transparent}
  .ins-link:hover{padding-left:1rem;color:var(--ink)}
  .indy-r:hover{padding-left:.1rem}
  .indy-r:hover i,.indy-r:hover span{color:inherit}
  .cli-rail a:hover b,.cli2 a:hover b,.cr a:hover b{color:var(--ink)}
  .txtlnk:hover,.lnk2:hover,.crumbs a:hover,.ft-col a:hover,.ft-legal a:hover{color:inherit}
  .btn:hover,.btn2:hover,.btn-ghost:hover,.hdr-cta:hover{background:inherit;color:inherit}
  .btn:hover::before{width:0}

  /* tap feedback so touch still feels alive */
  a:active,button:active,summary:active{opacity:.72}
  .btn:active,.btn2:active{transform:translateY(1px) !important;opacity:1}
  .cap:active,.indy-r:active,.xnav a:active,.ins-link:active{background:var(--card);opacity:1}

  /* ensure comfortable tap targets everywhere */
  .xnav a,.ins-link,.indy-r,.f-opt,.lnk2,.txtlnk{min-height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .ins-link{display:block;min-height:0;padding-top:.7rem;padding-bottom:.7rem}
  .indy-r{display:grid}
  .cap{min-height:0}
}

/* v14 addendum: remaining interactive components on touch */
@media (hover:none){
  .f-back:hover{color:var(--muted)}
  .f-opt[aria-pressed="true"]:hover{color:var(--ox)}
  .hdr-link:hover::after{background:currentColor}
  .hdr-link:hover .arr{transform:none !important}
}

/* ============================================================
   v15 layer: homepage consolidation and desktop rhythm
   ============================================================ */

/* section rhythm: purposeful, not cavernous, on large screens */
@media (min-width:1100px){ :root{--sec:clamp(4.5rem,7vw,6.5rem)} }

/* how we work: aligned engagement model */
.hwm{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.36fr) minmax(0,.64fr);gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start}
.hwm-intro{margin:.9rem 0 0;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:22em;line-height:1.5}
.hwm-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}
.hwm-list li{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.42fr) minmax(0,.58fr);gap:1.6rem;
  padding:1.25rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-strong);align-items:baseline;
}
.hwm-list b{font-weight:620;font-size:1.06rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.008em;line-height:1.3}
.hwm-list span{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hwm{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.4rem}
  .hwm-list li{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.35rem;padding:1.05rem 0}
}

/* technology: focused point of view, one row of links */
.tech-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem 2.2rem;margin-top:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem)}
.tech-links .lnk2{padding:.35rem 0}

/* proof rail: credibility cluster beneath the client strip */
.cli .proofrail{margin-top:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.4rem);padding-top:1.3rem;border-top:1px solid var(--hair-strong)}
.cli .proofrail>div{border-right:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cli .proofrail>div:last-child{border-right:0}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .cli .proofrail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem 1.4rem;padding-top:1.2rem}
  .cli .proofrail>div{border-right:0;padding:0}
}