/* ============================================================================
   MAD MARKETING LABS — "The Growth Lab"
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Concept:  Precision lab instrumentation meets bold editorial.
   Type:     Bricolage Grotesque (display) · Manrope (body) · Space Mono (data)
   Color:    Deep ink base · warm cream light sections · electric lime accent
             with violet→cyan depth gradients.

   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   1.  Fonts
   2.  Design tokens (:root variables)  ← EDIT BRAND COLORS / SPACING HERE
   3.  Reset & base
   4.  Typography
   5.  Layout utilities (container, section, grid, eyebrow)
   6.  Buttons & CTAs
   7.  Header / navigation
   8.  Hero + lab dashboard visual
   9.  Marquee / logo strip
   10. Stats strip
   11. Cards (services, industries, why, generic glass)
   12. Growth system / process timeline
   13. Case study + testimonials
   14. Final CTA
   15. Footer
   16. Inner-page (sub-page) helpers
   17. Animations / keyframes
   18. Responsive
   19. Reduced motion & a11y
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. FONTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,400;12..96,500;12..96,600;12..96,700;12..96,800&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700&display=swap');

/* 2. DESIGN TOKENS -------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* —— Brand colors (EDIT HERE) —— */
  --ink:        #0A0B12;   /* primary dark background */
  --ink-2:      #10121C;   /* raised dark surface */
  --ink-3:      #181B28;   /* card surface on dark */
  --cream:      #F4F1E9;   /* light section background */
  --cream-2:    #FBFAF6;   /* lighter card on cream */
  --line-dark:  rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --line-light: rgba(10,11,18,.10);

  --lime:       #F7941E;   /* signature accent — MAD orange (var name kept for compatibility) */
  --lime-deep:  #F15A29;   /* deeper red-orange — accent text on light backgrounds */
  --violet:     #7C5CFF;   /* secondary accent */
  --cyan:       #46E6FF;   /* tertiary / data accent */
  --coral:      #FF6B8A;   /* highlight / alerts */

  /* —— Text —— */
  --text-on-dark:        #F3F2EE;
  --text-on-dark-muted:  #9DA0AE;
  --text-on-light:       #14151C;
  --text-on-light-muted: #565A66;

  /* —— Gradients —— */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  --grad-lime:    linear-gradient(120deg, #FBB040 0%, var(--lime) 50%, var(--lime-deep) 100%);
  --grad-mesh:    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 20% 10%, rgba(124,92,255,.30), transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(50% 50% at 90% 20%, rgba(70,230,255,.22), transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(60% 60% at 70% 90%, rgba(247,148,30,.18), transparent 60%);

  /* —— Type scale (fluid) —— */
  --fs-eyebrow: clamp(.72rem, .68rem + .2vw, .8rem);
  --fs-body:    clamp(1rem, .96rem + .25vw, 1.125rem);
  --fs-lead:    clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + .6vw, 1.4rem);
  --fs-h4:      clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.35rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 1.1vw, 1.9rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.8vw, 3.6rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2.7rem, 1.6rem + 5.2vw, 5.6rem);
  --fs-display: clamp(3.2rem, 1.6rem + 7vw, 7rem);

  /* —— Spacing scale —— */
  --space-1: .5rem;
  --space-2: 1rem;
  --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2rem;
  --space-5: 3rem;
  --space-6: 4rem;
  --space-7: 6rem;
  --space-8: 8rem;
  --section-y: clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 7vw, 9rem);

  /* —— Radii —— */
  --r-sm: 10px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 24px;
  --r-xl: 32px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* —— Shadows —— */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  --glow-lime: 0 0 0 1px rgba(247,148,30,.5), 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(247,148,30,.5);

  /* —— Motion —— */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --t-fast: .18s;
  --t-med: .32s;
  --t-slow: .6s;

  /* —— Layout —— */
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1340px;

  /* —— z-index scale —— */
  --z-base: 1;
  --z-raised: 10;
  --z-nav: 50;
  --z-overlay: 80;
  --z-modal: 100;
}

/* 3. RESET & BASE --------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  background: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::selection { background: var(--lime); color: var(--ink); }

/* Page-wide grain + grid atmosphere on dark sections */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: .035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* 4. TYPOGRAPHY ----------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); line-height: 1.2; }
p { max-width: 65ch; }
.mono {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
strong { font-weight: 700; }
.text-lime  { color: var(--lime); }
.text-grad  {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.text-grad-lime {
  background: var(--grad-lime);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

/* 5. LAYOUT UTILITIES ----------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.container--wide { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.section { position: relative; padding-block: var(--section-y); z-index: var(--z-raised); }
.section--dark  { background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.section--ink2  { background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.section--light { background: var(--cream); color: var(--text-on-light); }
.section--light .section-head p,
.section--light .lead { color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* Eyebrow / kicker — lab-style mono label */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow);
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.section--dark .eyebrow, .section--ink2 .eyebrow { color: var(--lime); }
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor; box-shadow: 0 0 12px currentColor;
}

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.diagonal-divider { display: block; width: 100%; height: 1px; background: var(--line-dark); }

/* 6. BUTTONS & CTAs ------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --pad-x: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .95rem var(--pad-x);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease),
              background var(--t-med) var(--ease), color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--lime); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: var(--glow-lime); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-on-dark);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line-dark);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--lime); color: var(--lime); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.section--light .btn--ghost { color: var(--text-on-light); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line-light); }
.section--light .btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--ink); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink); }
.btn--grad { background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; }
.btn--grad:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(124,92,255,.6); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.15rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Magnetic glow wrapper applied via JS sets --mx/--my */
.btn--magnetic::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(120px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--magnetic:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.section--light .link-arrow { color: var(--text-on-light); }
.link-arrow .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--lime-deep); }
.section--dark .link-arrow:hover, .section--ink2 .link-arrow:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.link-arrow:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* 7. HEADER / NAVIGATION -------------------------------------------------- */
.header {
  position: fixed; inset: var(--space-2) var(--space-2) auto;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  margin-inline: auto; max-width: var(--container-wide);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: background var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease),
              backdrop-filter var(--t-med);
}
.header--scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,11,18,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.8), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-3);
       padding: .7rem 1rem .7rem 1.4rem; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800;
         font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.brand > span:not(.brand-mark) { white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.05; }
/* White (transparent-bg) logo so the wordmark pops on the dark theme — no backing chip */
.brand-logo { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer .brand-logo { height: 58px; }
.brand-mark {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); flex: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12), inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.brand-mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.brand small { display: block; font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-weight: 400; font-size: .58rem;
               letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); text-transform: uppercase; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.nav-links a {
  padding: .55rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text-on-dark); background: var(--line-dark); }
/* nav-menu holds the links (inline on desktop) + a CTA used only in the mobile dropdown */
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.nav-menu > .btn--primary { display: none; } /* shown only in mobile dropdown */
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
              align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.nav-toggle span { position: relative; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
                   transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), opacity var(--t-fast); }
.nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 20px; height: 2px;
                   background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -6px; } .nav-toggle span::after { top: 6px; }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav-toggle span { background: transparent; }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav-toggle span::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Services dropdown (built by shared.js, progressive enhancement) */
.nav-drop { position: relative; }
.nav-drop-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  padding: .55rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font: inherit; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-drop-toggle:hover,
.nav-drop[data-active="true"] > .nav-drop-toggle { color: var(--text-on-dark); background: var(--line-dark); }
.nav-drop-toggle .caret { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease); }
.nav-drop[data-open="true"] > .nav-drop-toggle .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-drop-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  width: 320px; padding: .5rem; display: grid; gap: .1rem;
  background: rgba(13,15,24,.97); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med), transform var(--t-med), visibility var(--t-med);
}
.nav-drop[data-open="true"] .nav-drop-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
/* invisible bridge across the 12px gap so hover doesn't break moving button → menu */
.nav-drop-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -14px; height: 14px; }
.nav-drop-menu a {
  display: grid; gap: .1rem; padding: .65rem .8rem; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--text-on-dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-drop-menu a span { font-weight: 500; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.nav-drop-menu a:hover,
.nav-drop-menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--line-dark); }
.nav-drop-menu a .flag {
  display: inline-block; margin-left: .4rem; font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime);
  padding: .1rem .4rem; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(247,148,30,.35); vertical-align: middle;
}

/* 8. HERO ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding-top: clamp(9rem, 7rem + 6vw, 12rem); padding-bottom: var(--section-y);
        overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-bg .mesh { position: absolute; inset: -20% -10% 0; background: var(--grad-mesh); filter: blur(20px);
                 animation: meshDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hero-bg .grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
              gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 640px; }
.hero h1 { margin-block: 1rem 1.4rem; }
.hero h1 .reveal-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero h1 .reveal-line > span { display: block; transform: translateY(110%);
              animation: lineUp .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero h1 .reveal-line:nth-child(2) > span { animation-delay: .12s; }
.hero h1 .reveal-line:nth-child(3) > span { animation-delay: .24s; }
.hero-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 56ch; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.2rem 1.8rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.hero-trust span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.hero-trust svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--lime); flex: none; }

/* Hero animated entrance */
.hero-copy > * { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero-copy > .eyebrow { animation-delay: .05s; }
.hero-copy > h1 { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
.hero-copy > .hero-sub { animation-delay: .45s; }
.hero-copy > .hero-actions { animation-delay: .58s; }
.hero-copy > .hero-trust { animation-delay: .7s; }

/* —— Lab dashboard visual —— */
.lab { position: relative; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) .35s forwards; }
.lab-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 1.4rem; overflow: hidden;
}
.lab-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(80% 60% at 80% -10%, rgba(124,92,255,.35), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.lab-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; position: relative; }
.lab-head .dots { display: flex; gap: .4rem; }
.lab-head .dots i { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line-dark); }
.lab-head .dots i:first-child { background: var(--coral); }
.lab-head .tag { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
                 color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.lab-metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .7rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; }
.metric { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: .85rem .95rem;
          box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.metric .label { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
                 color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.metric .val { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: .2rem; }
.metric .val small { font-size: .9rem; }
.metric .trend { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--lime); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem; }
.metric--accent { background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); box-shadow: none; }
.metric--accent .label, .metric--accent .trend { color: rgba(10,11,18,.7); }

.lab-chart { position: relative; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-radius: var(--r-md);
             box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); padding: .9rem 1rem 1rem; }
.lab-chart .chart-top { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.lab-chart .chart-top b { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.lab-chart svg { width: 100%; height: 90px; overflow: visible; }
.lab-chart .area { fill: url(#labFill); }
.lab-chart .line { fill: none; stroke: var(--lime); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round;
                   stroke-dasharray: 600; stroke-dashoffset: 600; }
.lab.is-visible .lab-chart .line { animation: drawLine 1.8s var(--ease) .5s forwards; }
.lab-chart .dot { fill: var(--lime); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--lime)); opacity: 0; }
.lab.is-visible .lab-chart .dot { animation: popDot .4s var(--ease-spring) 2.1s forwards; }

/* Floating chips around the lab card */
.chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .6rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(16,18,28,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.chip--1 { top: -18px; right: 8%; color: var(--cyan); animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip--2 { bottom: 16%; left: -28px; color: var(--lime); animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite .8s; }
.chip--3 { bottom: -16px; right: 18%; color: var(--coral); animation: float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite .4s; }

/* 9. MARQUEE -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; padding-block: var(--space-4); border-block: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
           background: var(--ink-2); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
           mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 3.5rem; width: max-content; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-family: 'Space Mono';
                font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--lime); }

/* 10. STATS --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.stat { padding: var(--space-3) 0; }
.stat .num { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.5rem + 2.5vw, 3.4rem);
             line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat .num .unit { color: var(--lime); }
.stat .label { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.section--light .stat .label { color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }
.section--light .stat .num .unit { color: var(--lime-deep); }

/* 11. CARDS --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cards-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.cards-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cards-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cards-grid--services { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--text-on-light);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card--dark { background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--text-on-dark); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(247,148,30,.55); }
.card .icon {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--lime); flex: none;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring), background var(--t-med);
}
.card--dark .icon { background: rgba(247,148,30,.14); }
.card:hover .icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }
.card .icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.card h4 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }
.card--dark p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.card .card-link { margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; gap: .35rem;
                   color: var(--lime-deep); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px);
                   transition: opacity var(--t-med), transform var(--t-med); }
.card--dark .card-link { color: var(--lime); }
.card:hover .card-link { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.card .card-index { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.2rem; font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .72rem;
                    color: var(--text-on-light-muted); opacity: .5; }
.card--dark .card-index { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* Positioning / problem split */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem,4vw,4rem); align-items: center; }
.checklist { display: grid; gap: .8rem; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; font-weight: 600; }
.checklist .tick { flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center;
                   background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); margin-top: 1px; }
.checklist .tick svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* System loop pills */
.system-flow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.system-flow .node { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .7rem 1.1rem;
   border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--ink-3); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
   font-weight: 700; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; }
.system-flow .node .n { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .7rem; color: var(--lime); }
.system-flow .sep { align-self: center; color: var(--lime); }

/* 12. TIMELINE (process) -------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 19px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px;
                    background: linear-gradient(var(--lime), var(--violet)); opacity: .35; }
.t-step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: var(--space-2);
          padding-block: var(--space-3); }
.t-step .marker { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
   display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); color: var(--lime);
   box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--lime); font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-weight: 700; }
.section--light .t-step .marker { background: var(--cream); color: var(--lime-deep); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--lime-deep); }
.t-step h4 { margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.t-step p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.section--light .t-step p { color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }

/* 13. CASE STUDY + TESTIMONIALS ------------------------------------------ */
.case-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem);
   align-items: center; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,3rem);
   background: var(--ink-3); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.case-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -30%; width: 50%; height: 160%;
   background: var(--grad-mesh); filter: blur(30px); opacity: .6; pointer-events: none; }
.case-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .45rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
   background: rgba(255,107,138,.14); color: var(--coral); font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .72rem;
   letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.case-meta { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: var(--space-2); }
.case-meta dl { display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.case-meta dt { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); }
.case-meta dd { font-weight: 600; }
.case-visual { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.quote { border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-3); background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--text-on-light);
         box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.quote .stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--lime-deep); }
.quote .stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.quote blockquote { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; }
.quote .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-top: auto; }
.quote .avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff;
   display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800; flex: none; }
.quote .who b { display: block; }
.quote .who span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }
.placeholder-flag { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
   color: var(--coral); }

/* 14. FINAL CTA ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-block { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,5rem);
   background: var(--ink-2); overflow: hidden; text-align: center; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.cta-block::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -40% -10% auto; height: 120%;
   background: var(--grad-mesh); filter: blur(30px); opacity: .9; pointer-events: none;
   animation: meshDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.cta-block > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-block h2 { max-width: 16ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-block p { margin: var(--space-3) auto var(--space-4); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-lead); }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* 15. FOOTER -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-on-dark); padding-top: var(--space-6);
          border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); position: relative; z-index: var(--z-raised); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); padding-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-top: var(--space-2); max-width: 34ch; }
.footer h5 { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
             color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-links { display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: .95rem; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.footer-contact a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; color: var(--text-on-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.footer-contact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--lime); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.socials a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
   box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast); }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--lime); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.socials svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
   padding-block: var(--space-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.footer-bottom .mono { font-size: .8rem; }

/* 16. INNER-PAGE HELPERS -------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; padding-top: clamp(9rem, 7rem + 6vw, 12rem); padding-bottom: var(--section-y);
   background: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .hero-bg { z-index: 0; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 18ch; margin-block: 1rem; }
.page-hero p { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); max-width: 60ch; }
.breadcrumb { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--lime); }

.prose { max-width: 70ch; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.prose h3 { margin-top: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.prose p { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }
.section--dark .prose p, .section--ink2 .prose p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* Simple form (contact) */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--space-2); max-width: 560px; }
.form .row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-2); }
.field { display: grid; gap: .4rem; }
.field label { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; padding: .9rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--r-md); font: inherit;
  background: var(--ink-3); color: var(--text-on-dark);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); transition: box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.section--light .field input, .section--light .field textarea, .section--light .field select {
  background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--text-on-light); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--lime); }

/* 17. ANIMATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeUp   { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes lineUp   { from { transform: translateY(110%); } to { transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes float    { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@keyframes marquee  { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes meshDrift{ from { transform: translate3d(-2%,-1%,0) scale(1); } to { transform: translate3d(3%,2%,0) scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes drawLine { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes popDot   { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }
@keyframes pulse    { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(247,148,30,.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(247,148,30,0); } }

/* Scroll-reveal (JS toggles .is-visible) */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .08s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .16s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
[data-reveal-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .32s; }
[data-reveal-delay="5"] { transition-delay: .4s; }
[data-reveal-delay="6"] { transition-delay: .48s; }

/* 18. RESPONSIVE ---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lab { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .cards-grid--services { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(13,15,24,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
    display: grid; gap: .2rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: opacity var(--t-med), transform var(--t-med), visibility var(--t-med);
  }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
  .nav-menu { display: grid; }
  .nav-menu .nav-links { display: grid; gap: .2rem; }
  .nav-menu .nav-links a { padding: .9rem 1rem; }
  .nav-menu > .btn--primary { display: inline-flex; width: 100%; margin-top: .4rem; }
  /* dropdown becomes an in-flow accordion on mobile */
  .nav-drop-toggle { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; padding: .9rem 1rem; }
  .nav-drop-menu {
    position: static; width: auto; transform: none; box-shadow: none; background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; padding: .1rem .1rem .3rem .6rem;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; display: none;
  }
  .nav-drop[data-open="true"] .nav-drop-menu { display: grid; transform: none; }
  .nav-drop-menu::before { display: none; }
  .nav-drop-menu a { padding: .7rem .8rem; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-3); }
  .cards-grid--3, .cards-grid--2, .cards-grid--services, .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split, .case-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-visual { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cards-grid--3, .cards-grid--services, .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .chip--2 { left: auto; right: 8%; }
  /* Give the brand room: drop the persistent CTA, the dropdown still has one */
  .nav-cta .btn--primary { display: none; }
  .brand { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* 19. REDUCED MOTION & A11Y ---------------------------------------------- */
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-modal);
  background: var(--lime); color: var(--ink); padding: .8rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 700; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero h1 .reveal-line > span, .hero-copy > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .lab-chart .line { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
  .lab-chart .dot { opacity: 1 !important; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   20. V2 ANIMATED COMPONENTS (homepage revamp)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- scroll progress bar ---- */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  transform-origin: 0 50%; transform: scaleX(0); z-index: 120;
  background: var(--grad-lime); pointer-events: none; }

/* ---- live search demo (hero visual) ---- */
.search-demo { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.search-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  background: #fff; color: #1c1e26; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  font-size: 1.02rem; }
.search-bar .sicon { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--lime-deep); flex: none; }
.search-bar .query { font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; }
.search-bar .caret { width: 2px; height: 1.2em; background: var(--lime-deep); flex: none; display: none; }
[data-search-demo].is-animating .search-bar .caret { display: block; animation: blink 1s steps(1) infinite; }
.search-bar .mic { margin-left: auto; width: 20px; height: 20px; color: #9aa0ab; flex: none; }

.serp { display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.serp-card { position: relative; background: rgba(16,18,28,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: .95rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: .2rem .8rem; align-items: center;
  opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* Cards are visible by default (graceful fallback if main.js doesn't run).
   Only when JS takes over (.is-animating) do they start hidden and animate in. */
[data-search-demo].is-animating .serp-card { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
.serp-card.show { animation: serpIn .5s var(--ease-spring) forwards; }
.serp-card .surl { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); grid-column: 1; }
.serp-card .stitle { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; grid-column: 1; }
.serp-card .sdesc { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); grid-column: 1; }
.serp-card .rank { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 3; align-self: center;
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px;
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.serp-card--you { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(247,148,30,.65); }
.serp-card--you .rank { background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); animation: pulse 2.4s infinite; }
.serp-card--you .stitle { color: var(--lime); }
.serp-card--dim { opacity: .55; filter: saturate(.4); }
[data-search-demo].is-animating .serp-card--dim { opacity: 0; }
.serp-card--dim.show { animation: serpIn .5s var(--ease) forwards; opacity: .55 !important; }
.serp-card--dim .rank { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.serp-note { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; justify-self: center;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.serp-note .up { color: var(--lime); animation: bobUp 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ---- SEO pillar cards ---- */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.pillar { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--ink-3); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med); }
.pillar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-lime); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(247,148,30,.55); }
.pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar .icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(247,148,30,.14); color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.pillar .icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.pillar h4 { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.pillar p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.pillar .ptag { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); }

/* ---- FAQ accordion ---- */
.faq { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.faq-item { background: var(--ink-3); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-med); }
.faq-item[data-open="true"] { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(247,148,30,.5); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; text-align: left; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque';
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.faq-q .fic { flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition: background var(--t-med), transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring); }
.faq-q .fic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease); }
.faq-item[data-open="true"] .faq-q .fic { background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[data-open="true"] .faq-q .fic svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--t-slow) var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.2rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: .97rem; }

/* ---- service group cards (homepage 6-up) ---- */
.cards-grid--groups { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.card--flag { grid-column: span 1; background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(247,148,30,.16), var(--ink-3) 55%); }
.card--flag .flag-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink); background: var(--grad-lime); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: .3rem .7rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }

/* ---- tilt (JS sets transform) ---- */
.tilt { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ---- big number list (process compact) ---- */
.howline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2); }
.howstep { position: relative; padding: var(--space-2) 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--line-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--t-med); }
.howstep:hover { border-top-color: var(--lime); }
.howstep .n { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .7rem; color: var(--lime); }
.howstep h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: .35rem 0 .25rem; }
.howstep p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes serpIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes bobUp { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-4px); } }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .howline { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } .cards-grid--groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .pillars, .cards-grid--groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .howline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .serp-card .rank { width: 44px; height: 44px; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-progress { display: none; }
  .serp-card, .serp-card--dim { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .search-bar .caret { animation: none; }
  .faq-a { transition: none; }
}

/* 21. DOCUMENT & UTILITY PAGES (privacy · terms · thank-you · 404) -------- */
/* legal / long-form documents */
.doc { max-width: 76ch; }
.doc-updated { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime-deep); padding: .45rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(241,90,41,.3); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.doc h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.15rem + .9vw, 1.8rem); margin: 2.8rem 0 .9rem; }
.doc h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.doc h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 .6rem; }
.doc p, .doc li { color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }
.doc p + p { margin-top: .9rem; }
.doc strong { color: var(--text-on-light); }
.doc a { color: var(--lime-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.doc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem; }
.doc li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.doc li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--lime-deep); font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .85em; line-height: 1.8; }
/* jump-link chips under the doc hero */
.doc-toc { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.doc-toc a { padding: .45rem .95rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast); }
.doc-toc a:hover { color: var(--text-on-dark); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(247,148,30,.55); }
.doc section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 110px; }

/* 404 */
.err-code { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800; line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.04em;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 4rem + 14vw, 13rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.err-serp { max-width: 560px; margin-top: 2.4rem; display: grid; gap: .7rem; }

/* thank-you confirmation badge */
.confirm-badge { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 8px rgba(247,148,30,.12); }
.confirm-badge svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

/* 22. ARTICLE & CASE-STUDY DETAIL PAGES ----------------------------------- */
/* byline / meta row under a detail-page hero */
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .6rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.article-meta .sep { color: var(--lime); }

/* big editorial pull-quote inside .doc prose */
.doc .pullquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--lime); padding: .4rem 0 .4rem 1.4rem; margin: 2.2rem 0; }
.doc .pullquote p { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text-on-light); max-width: 26ch; }
.doc .pullquote cite { display: block; margin-top: .8rem; font-style: normal;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }

/* key-takeaways / TL;DR card inside .doc prose */
.takeaways { background: var(--cream-2); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light), var(--shadow-sm); margin: 2.2rem 0; }
.takeaways .eyebrow { margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.takeaways ul { margin: 0; }


/* 23. INSIGHTS PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ------------------------------------------ */
/* — hero "lab log" terminal (typed by js/main.js [data-lab-log]) — */
.lab-log { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.lab-log .tlines { display: grid; gap: .6rem; align-content: start; min-height: 8.6em;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.lab-log .tline { overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.lab-log .tline .ok { color: var(--lime); }
.lab-log .caret2 { display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 1.05em; margin-left: 2px;
  background: var(--lime); vertical-align: text-bottom; animation: blink 1s steps(1) infinite; }

/* — featured insight (editorial split card) — */
.feat-insight { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.02fr .98fr; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.feat-copy { padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
.feat-flag { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); background: var(--grad-lime);
  padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.feat-copy h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem); }
.feat-copy p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.feat-visual { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  background: radial-gradient(80% 80% at 70% 20%, rgba(124,92,255,.18), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(70% 70% at 20% 90%, rgba(247,148,30,.14), transparent 60%), var(--ink-2); }
/* AI answer mock — bubbles pop in when the card scrolls into view */
.ai-chat { width: min(100%, 430px); display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.ai-bubble { padding: .95rem 1.15rem; border-radius: 16px; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); max-width: 92%; }
.ai-bubble--q { justify-self: end; background: #fff; color: #1c1e26; font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ai-bubble--a { justify-self: start; background: rgba(16,18,28,.92); color: var(--text-on-dark);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.ai-bubble--a b { color: var(--lime); }
.ai-src { justify-self: start; font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); opacity: 0; }
.feat-insight.is-visible .ai-bubble--q { animation: serpIn .5s var(--ease-spring) .2s forwards; }
.feat-insight.is-visible .ai-bubble--a { animation: serpIn .5s var(--ease-spring) .9s forwards; }
.feat-insight.is-visible .ai-src { animation: fadeUp .5s var(--ease) 1.6s forwards; }

/* — article-card cover art — */
.post-cover { position: relative; height: 150px; border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden;
  margin: 1.6rem 0 1.2rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  background: var(--cover, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,92,255,.35), rgba(70,230,255,.18))); }
.post-cover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .35;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-dark) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px; }
.post-cover svg { position: relative; width: 46px; height: 46px; color: var(--text-on-dark);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring); }
.card:hover .post-cover svg { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.14) rotate(-4deg); }
.post-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem .9rem; margin-top: .7rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.post-meta .d { color: var(--lime); }

/* — newsletter band with bubbling flask — */
.newsletter-band { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); align-items: center; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 85% 0%, rgba(247,148,30,.14), transparent 55%), var(--ink-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.flask-wrap { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.flask { width: clamp(110px, 13vw, 150px); height: auto; overflow: visible; }
.flask .bubble { opacity: 0; animation: bubbleUp 3.2s ease-in infinite; }
.flask .bubble:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 1.1s; animation-duration: 2.6s; }
.flask .bubble:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 3.6s; }
.flask .liquid { transform-origin: 50% 100%; animation: liquidSway 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.nl-form { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; max-width: 520px; }
.nl-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border: none; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line-dark);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-fast); }
.nl-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.nl-form input:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--lime); }
.nl-note { margin-top: .9rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

@keyframes bubbleUp { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scale(.7); }
  18% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-44px) scale(1.05); } }
@keyframes liquidSway { from { transform: skewX(-1.2deg); } to { transform: skewX(1.2deg); } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feat-insight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat-visual { min-height: 300px; }
  .newsletter-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .lab-log .caret2, .flask .bubble, .flask .liquid { animation: none !important; }
  .flask .bubble { opacity: .7; }
  .ai-bubble, .ai-src { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .card:hover .post-cover svg { transform: none; }
}

/* 24. ARTICLE TEMPLATE ENHANCEMENTS (insight-*.html) ----------------------- */
/* — hero AI-chat that auto-plays on page load (no scroll trigger) — */
.ai-chat--auto .ai-bubble--q { animation: serpIn .55s var(--ease-spring) .7s forwards; }
.ai-chat--auto .ai-bubble--a { animation: serpIn .55s var(--ease-spring) 1.5s forwards; }
.ai-chat--auto .ai-src       { animation: fadeUp .5s var(--ease) 2.3s forwards; }

/* — mono section markers inside .doc — */
.doc .sec-tag { display: block; font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime-deep); margin: 3rem 0 .5rem; }
.doc .sec-tag::before { content: "// "; opacity: .6; }
.doc section:first-of-type .sec-tag { margin-top: 0; }
.doc .sec-tag + h2 { margin-top: 0; }

/* — "ten links → one answer" compare graphic — */
.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: stretch;
  margin: 2.2rem 0; }
.compare-panel { background: var(--cream-2); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light), var(--shadow-sm); }
.compare-panel .cap { display: block; font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-on-light-muted); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.compare-panel .bar { height: 9px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--line-light); margin-top: .55rem; }
.compare-panel .bar.w1 { width: 88%; } .compare-panel .bar.w2 { width: 70%; }
.compare-panel .bar.w3 { width: 80%; } .compare-panel .bar.w4 { width: 62%; } .compare-panel .bar.w5 { width: 74%; }
.compare-panel--answer { background: var(--ink); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark), var(--shadow-md); }
.compare-panel--answer .cap { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.compare-panel--answer .you { display: block; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.compare-panel--answer .bar { background: var(--line-dark); }
.compare-arrow { align-self: center; font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--lime-deep); animation: nudgeX 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nudgeX { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(6px); } }

/* — the three "how AI picks" factor cards — */
.factor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 2.2rem; }
.factor { background: var(--cream-2); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light), var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med); }
.factor:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-light), var(--shadow-md); }
.factor .fic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .9rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring); }
.factor:hover .fic { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg); }
.factor .fic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.factor h4 { color: var(--text-on-light); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.factor p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-on-light-muted); }

/* — numbered "move" rows (tactics list) — */
.move { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start;
  padding: 1.5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.move:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.move .mnum { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--lime); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring), background var(--t-med), color var(--t-med); }
.move:hover .mnum { transform: rotate(-7deg) scale(1.1); background: var(--grad-lime); color: var(--ink); }
.doc .move h3 { margin: .15rem 0 .45rem; }
.doc .move p { font-size: .97rem; }

/* — takeaways checklist: ticks cascade in when revealed — */
.takeaways[data-reveal] .checklist li { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li { animation: slideTick .45s var(--ease) forwards; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .45s; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .75s; }
.takeaways.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .9s; }
@keyframes slideTick { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .factor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); justify-self: center; animation: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ai-chat--auto .ai-bubble, .ai-chat--auto .ai-src { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .compare-arrow { animation: none; }
  .factor:hover, .factor:hover .fic, .move:hover .mnum { transform: none; }
  .takeaways[data-reveal] .checklist li { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none !important; }
}

/* 25. ABOUT PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ---------------------------------------------- */
/* — hero "method orbit": bubbling flask + rotating ring + cycling step chips — */
.method-orbit { position: relative; width: min(100%, 400px); aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin-inline: auto; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.orbit-ring { position: absolute; inset: 12%; border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: spinSlow 36s linear infinite; }
.orbit-ring::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 50%; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--lime); box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(247,148,30,.9); }
.method-orbit .flask { width: clamp(100px, 32%, 132px); }
.method-chip { position: absolute; z-index: 2; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .42rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  animation: chipCycle 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.method-chip--n { top: 3%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); animation-delay: 0s; }
.method-chip--e { right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); animation-delay: 2s; }
.method-chip--s { bottom: 3%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); animation-delay: 4s; }
.method-chip--w { left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); animation-delay: 6s; }
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes chipCycle {
  0%, 25%, 100% { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
  5%, 18% { color: var(--lime);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(247,148,30,.7), 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(247,148,30,.55); }
}
.method-note { margin-top: 1.2rem; text-align: center; font-family: 'Space Mono';
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* — generic cascading checklist (beliefs card etc.) — */
.cascade[data-reveal] .checklist li { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li { animation: slideTick .45s var(--ease) forwards; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .45s; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .75s; }
.cascade.is-visible .checklist li:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .9s; }

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .method-orbit { width: min(100%, 320px); }
  .method-chip { font-size: .58rem; padding: .36rem .7rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orbit-ring { animation: none; }
  .method-chip { animation: none; }
  .cascade[data-reveal] .checklist li { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none !important; }
}

/* 26. SERVICES / WORK / CONTACT ENHANCEMENTS -------------------------------- */
/* — services hero: the connected-system map (SEO hub + channel nodes) — */
.system-map { width: min(100%, 470px); margin-inline: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.system-map .flow { stroke: rgba(247,148,30,.45); stroke-width: 2; fill: none;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 9; animation: dashFlow 1.3s linear infinite; }
.system-map .node-c { fill: var(--ink-2); stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.14); stroke-width: 1.5; }
.system-map .node-label { font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; fill: #9DA0AE; text-anchor: middle; }
.system-map .node-ic { fill: none; stroke: #F7941E; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.system-map .hub-core { fill: url(#hubGrad); }
.system-map .hub-label { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
  fill: #0A0B12; text-anchor: middle; }
.system-map .hub-ring { fill: none; stroke: rgba(247,148,30,.55); stroke-width: 2;
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: ringPulse 2.6s ease-out infinite; }
.system-map .hub-ring--2 { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
@keyframes dashFlow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -26; } }
@keyframes ringPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .8; } 100% { transform: scale(1.9); opacity: 0; } }

/* — global: card icons float on hover (all service/team/article cards) — */
.card .icon svg { transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease-spring); }
.card:hover .icon svg { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }

/* — contact: "lab is open" live status dot — */
.status-dot { display: inline-block; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime); margin-right: .45rem; vertical-align: middle;
  animation: pulse 2.4s infinite; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .system-map .flow, .system-map .hub-ring { animation: none; }
  .system-map .hub-ring { opacity: .4; }
  .card:hover .icon svg { transform: none; }
  .status-dot { animation: none; }
}

/* 27. INDUSTRY PAGES -------------------------------------------------------- */
/* — pricing packages (real estate) — */
.price-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); align-items: stretch; }
.price-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .95rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--ink-3); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med); }
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); }
.price-card--featured { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(247,148,30,.6), var(--shadow-lg); }
.price-card--featured:hover { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(247,148,30,.8), var(--shadow-lg); }
.price-card .feat-flag { position: absolute; top: -0.85rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.price-card .plan-name { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.price-card .for { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.price-card .amount { font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque'; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1; }
.price-card .amount small { font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-weight: 400; font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); letter-spacing: .06em; }
.price-card .checklist { gap: .55rem; }
.price-card .checklist li { font-size: .92rem; }
.price-card .btn { margin-top: auto; justify-content: center; }

/* — growth funnel bars (saas / ecommerce / sports visuals) — */
.funnel { display: grid; gap: .65rem; }
.funnel .frow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr auto; gap: .7rem; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.funnel .ftrack { height: 14px; border-radius: 7px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-dark); overflow: hidden; }
.funnel .fbar { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: inherit; background: var(--grad-lime); }
.funnel.is-visible .fbar { animation: growBar .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
.funnel.is-visible .frow:nth-child(2) .fbar { animation-delay: .15s; }
.funnel.is-visible .frow:nth-child(3) .fbar { animation-delay: .3s; }
.funnel.is-visible .frow:nth-child(4) .fbar { animation-delay: .45s; }
@keyframes growBar { to { width: var(--w, 60%); } }

/* — client / brand name strip — */
.client-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem 1.6rem; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Space Mono'; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.client-strip .d { color: var(--lime); }

/* — review stars — */
.stars { color: var(--lime); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: .82rem; }

/* — footer gains an Industries column — */
.footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .price-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .funnel .frow { grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .funnel .fbar, .funnel.is-visible .fbar { width: var(--w, 60%); animation: none !important; }
  .price-card:hover { transform: none; }
}