/* ============================================================
   LET THERE BE — lettherebe.com
   Brand system: #f0f0f0 surfaces, black text, Lexend 300/400,
   teal #87CCCB primary accent. No white. No gradients on UI.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --bg:      #f0f0f0;
  --text:    #000000;
  --teal:    #87CCCB;
  --teal-d:  #5E9A93;
  --mint:    #9AD9CC;
  --sky:     #869FBC;
  --purple:  #9B83AA;
  --yellow:  #BEC0D8;
  --coral:   #F3755C;
  --red:     #EB6758;

  --font: 'Lexend', sans-serif;
  --w-body: 300;
  --w-head: 600;

  --s1: 4px;  --s2: 8px;  --s3: 12px; --s4: 16px;
  --s6: 24px; --s8: 32px; --s12: 48px; --s16: 64px;

  --max: 1180px;
  --nav-h: 92px;

  /* Mitosis gradient — sampled from the four brand cell photographs */
  --grad: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%);
  --ink: #0c0d10;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: clip; }

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: -60px;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bg);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-weight: var(--w-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.7vw, 3.7rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.18; font-weight: 700; text-wrap: balance; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.9vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.005em; line-height: 1.22; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.62rem); }

p { max-width: 72ch; text-wrap: pretty; }

a { color: var(--text); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.wrap {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

section { position: relative; padding: clamp(52px, 6vw, 84px) 0 clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px); overflow: visible; }

/* Section label / eyebrow */
.label {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s6);
}
.label::before { content: none; }

/* Divider — 3px black, full content width (matches the sizzle-reel / button-row edge) */
.divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--text);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}
.divider.center { margin: 0 auto; }

/* Buttons */
.btn, .btn-ghost, .nav-cta {
  position: relative; z-index: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  background-clip: padding-box;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn::before, .btn-ghost::before, .nav-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: 12px; padding: 2px; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.btn:hover, .btn-ghost:hover, .nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.btn:hover::before, .btn-ghost:hover::before, .nav-cta:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.btn-row { display: flex; gap: var(--s4); flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s6);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s6);
}
.nav-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .nav-logo img { height: 36px; } }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s8);
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-links > li > a { padding: var(--s3) 0; display: inline-block; }
.nav-links > li > a:hover { opacity: 0.62; }
.nav-links > li > a.active:not(.nav-cta) { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text); }
.nav-cta { padding: 10px 22px !important; font-size: 0.82rem !important; }


/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: -16px;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  list-style: none;
  padding: var(--s3) 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s;
}
li.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
li.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.dropdown li a:hover { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.dropdown .dd-head { font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 9px 20px 4px; opacity: 0.55; }
.dropdown li a.active, .dropdown .dd-head.active { color: var(--ink); }

/* Mega menu — the Science Marketing Engine (tiles + hover preview) */
.nav-links > li.has-mega { position: static; }
.dropdown.mega { left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; min-width: 0; padding: 0; }
.mega-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--s8) var(--s6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.35fr; gap: var(--s12);
  align-items: stretch;
}
/* left: the Overview + three service tiles */
.mega-tiles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mega-tile {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background 0.16s ease;
}
.mega-tile .mega-step { display: inline-block; width: 1.6em; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #9a9a9e; }
.mega-tile .mega-tname { font-size: 1.32rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.mega-tile::after {
  content: "→"; margin-left: auto; align-self: center; font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}
.mega-tile:hover, .mega-tile.active-tile { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.05); }
.mega-tile:hover::after, .mega-tile.active-tile::after { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateX(0); }
/* right: empty until you hover a service — then the line + preview appear,
   vertically centred in the menu */
.mega-preview { position: relative; min-height: 188px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mega-pane { display: none; border-left: 1px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.10); padding-left: var(--s8); }
.mega-pane.on { display: block; animation: megaFade 0.2s ease; }
@keyframes megaFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.mega-pane h4 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mega-pane > p { font-size: 1.06rem; color: #4a4a4e; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 48ch; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mega-sublinks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mega-sublinks a { position: relative; font-size: 1.02rem; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--ink); width: max-content; transition: padding-left 0.15s ease; }
.mega-sublinks a::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-5px); transition: opacity 0.16s ease, transform 0.16s ease; }
.mega-sublinks a:hover { padding-left: 20px; }
.mega-sublinks a:hover::before { opacity: 0.75; transform: translateX(0); }
/* the "Explore →" link sits apart from the service list and reads lighter,
   so it never gets confused with a sub-service */
.mega-explore {
  display: block; width: max-content; margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.10);
  font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #6b6b6e;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.mega-explore:hover { color: var(--ink); }
/* the top-level label opens the menu but isn't itself a link */
.has-mega > a.mega-toplabel { cursor: pointer; }
/* Overview goes to a page, not a preview — no arrow */
.mega-overview::after { display: none; }

/* Claims Lab — a differentiated, centred callout (premium retainer) */
.claims-lab-cta {
  max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  padding: var(--s12) var(--s8); border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(240,240,240,0.92), rgba(240,240,240,0.92)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.claims-lab-cta .label { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.claims-lab-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.claims-lab-cta .lead { max-width: 60ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Engine pipeline map — interactive "what you need, and why" */
.pmap { margin-top: var(--s6); }
.pmap-spine { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pmap-stage {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 150px; max-width: 260px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1.5px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.14); border-radius: 14px; padding: 13px 14px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.16s ease, opacity 0.16s ease, transform 0.16s ease;
}
/* emphasized states use the subtle brand gradient border (matches our other tiles) */
.pmap-stage:hover, .pmap-stage.req, .pmap-stage.active,
.pmap-chip:hover, .pmap-chip.active {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
}
.pmap-stage.active, .pmap-chip.active { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
.pmap-stage.dim, .pmap-chip.dim { opacity: 0.34; }
.pmap-eyebrow { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9a9a9e; font-weight: 600; }
.pmap-name { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.pmap-role { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 300; color: #6b6b6e; line-height: 1.35; }
.pmap-conn { align-self: center; flex: 0 0 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #b6b6bb; font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1; transition: color 0.16s ease; }
.pmap-conn::before { content: "→"; }
.pmap-conn.on { color: var(--ink); }
/* the Studio node is a label, not selectable */
.pmap-stage-studio { cursor: default; }
.pmap-stage-studio:hover:not(.req):not(.active) { border-color: rgba(12,13,16,0.14); background: var(--bg); }
/* production options branch off the Studio node */
.pmap-branch { margin-top: 14px; margin-left: auto; max-width: 70%; text-align: right; }
.pmap-branch-label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #6b6b6e; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.pmap-elbow { font-size: 1.1rem; vertical-align: -2px; margin-left: 2px; }
.pmap-chips-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.pmap-chip {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg); border: 1.5px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.16); border-radius: 9px; padding: 8px 12px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: box-shadow 0.16s ease, opacity 0.16s ease;
}
.pmap-chip[data-node="solo"] { border-style: dashed; color: #6b6b6e; font-weight: 400; }
.pmap-lane { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s4); margin-top: var(--s6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pmap-lab { flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 220px; max-width: 260px; border-style: dashed; }
.pmap-lane-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #6b6b6e; font-weight: 300; max-width: 42ch; }
.pmap-info { margin-top: var(--s6); padding: 20px var(--s6); border-left: 3px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.22); background: rgba(12,13,16,0.025); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; }
.pmap-detail-h { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pmap-path { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.pmap-path li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.pmap-num { flex: 0 0 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(12,13,16,0.08); color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.pmap-path li.is-goal .pmap-num { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
.pmap-path strong { font-size: 0.98rem; }
.pmap-path p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #4a4a4e; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 2px; }
.pmap-note { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; padding: 11px 15px; border-radius: 10px; }
.pmap-note-rec { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.05); color: var(--ink); }
.pmap-note-req { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.05); color: var(--ink); }
.pmap-note-warn { background: rgba(225,72,59,0.10); color: #8a3329; }
.pmap-sm { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #6b6b6e; margin-top: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .pmap-spine { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .pmap-stage { max-width: none; }
  .pmap-conn { flex-basis: 24px; align-self: flex-start; margin-left: 28px; transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .pmap-branch { margin-left: 0; max-width: none; text-align: left; }
  .pmap-chips-row { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .pmap-lane { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* Mobile nav */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 7px;
  width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle span { top: 18px; }
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -7px; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle span::after { top: 7px; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle.open span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: var(--s4) var(--s6) var(--s8);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--text);
    display: none;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links > li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links > li > a { padding: var(--s3) 0; font-size: 1rem; }
  .dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
    box-shadow: none; border: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
    margin: var(--s2) 0 var(--s3) var(--s2);
    display: none;
  }
  li.has-dropdown.open .dropdown { display: block; }
  .nav-cta { margin-top: var(--s4); }
  /* Mega menu stacks on mobile — no hover, so show the tiles and every pane */
  .dropdown.mega { box-shadow: none; }
  .mega-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s3); padding: var(--s2) 0 var(--s3); max-width: none; }
  .mega-tiles { gap: 0; }
  .mega-lead { padding: var(--s2) 0; }
  .mega-tile { padding: var(--s2) 0; border-radius: 0; }
  .mega-tile .mega-tname { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .mega-tile::after { display: none; }
  .mega-preview { display: block; border-left: none; padding-left: 0; min-height: 0; }
  .mega-pane { display: block; border-left: none; padding-left: 0; padding-top: var(--s2); padding-bottom: var(--s4); }
  .mega-pane h4 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .mega-pane > p { font-size: 0.86rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 0px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s12)) 0 var(--s16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero .wrap { width: 100%; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  max-width: 60em;
  margin: var(--s6) 0 var(--s8);
}
.hero-kicker { margin-bottom: var(--s6); }

.page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s16)) 0 var(--s12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero .blob-stage, .page-hero .blob-stage { z-index: 0; }
.hero .wrap, .page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero .hero-sub { margin-bottom: var(--s6); }
/* MOA grid: showcase only — not clickable, captions stay solid (no gradient) */
.moa-grid .tile { cursor: default; }
.moa-grid .tile:hover img, .moa-grid .tile:hover video { transform: none; }
.moa-grid .tile:hover .tile-cap strong {
  background: none;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor;
  color: var(--ink);
}
/* Heart cell beat (initiatives statement) */
@keyframes ltbHeartbeat { 0%,55%,100% { transform: scale(0.97); } 12% { transform: scale(1.07); } 26% { transform: scale(1.0); } 38% { transform: scale(1.05); } }
.ltb-heartbeat { animation: ltbHeartbeat 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ltb-heartbeat { animation: none; } }
/* Sub-brand wordmark as page-hero title (uniform height across all service pages) */
.wordmark-h1 { margin: 0 0 var(--s4, 16px); line-height: 0; }
.hero-wordmark { display: block; height: 56px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-wordmark { height: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 460px; }
}

/* Blob canvases (SVG injected by js) */
.blob-stage {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blob-stage svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
.blob-hero {
  right: -16vw; top: 6vh;                 /* ~30% bleeds off the right margin */
  width: min(52vw, 680px); height: min(52vw, 680px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.blob-hero.blob-left { left: -16vw; right: auto; top: auto; bottom: -20vh; }  /* second cell, opposite margin */
.blob-corner-br { right: -80px; bottom: -90px; width: 440px; height: 440px; }
.blob-corner-bl { left: -180px; bottom: -160px; width: 440px; height: 440px; }
.blob-corner-tr { right: -150px; top: -140px; width: 420px; height: 420px; }
.blob-corner-tl { left: -90px; top: -70px; width: 380px; height: 380px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blob-hero { opacity: 0.45; right: -34vw; width: 92vw; height: 92vw; }
  .blob-hero.blob-left { left: -40vw; bottom: -24vh; }
  .blob-corner-br, .blob-corner-bl, .blob-corner-tr, .blob-corner-tl { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* ============ GRIDS & CARDS ============ */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--s6); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  position: relative; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  background-clip: padding-box;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: var(--s6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.card p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
a.card { text-decoration: none; }


a.card:hover .card-more { background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.card .card-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
}
a.card:hover .card-more {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Numbered phase blocks */
.phase {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s6) 0 0;
}
.phase .phase-num {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.7;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}
.phase h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s2); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.phase h3 a { color: var(--ink); transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.phase h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal-d); }
.phase p { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 300; }
.phase .phase-cell { height: 108px; margin-bottom: var(--s4); display: flex; align-items: center; }
/* homepage engine cells share one height regardless of each cell's aspect ratio */
.phase .phase-cell .icell { width: auto; }
.phase .phase-cell .icell-img { height: 108px; width: auto; }
.phase .phase-cell svg { height: 100%; width: auto; overflow: visible; }

/* Stat blocks */
.stat { padding: var(--s6) 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--text); }
.stat .stat-value {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stat .stat-value .nm {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat .stat-brand { font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: var(--s2); }
.stat .stat-note { font-size: 0.88rem; opacity: 0.85; }

/* Quote / testimonial */
.quote {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s3);
}
.quote::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 110px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}
.quote blockquote { font-size: 1.14rem; line-height: 1.58; }
.quote .quote-attr { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.quote .quote-attr span { font-weight: var(--w-body); opacity: 0.8; }

/* Comparison table */
table.compare {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
table.compare th, table.compare td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--s4) var(--s4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  vertical-align: top;
}
table.compare thead th {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--text);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
table.compare td.win {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Versus — prop our version up */
.versus { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.18fr; gap: var(--s8); align-items: stretch; }
@media (max-width: 840px) { .versus { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.versus .vs-col { padding: var(--s8); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s4); }
.versus .vs-col h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.versus .vs-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s4); }
.versus .vs-col li strong { font-weight: var(--w-head); display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.6; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.versus .vs-old {
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(225, 72, 59, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  opacity: 1;
}
.versus .vs-old h3 { color: #E1483B; }
.versus .vs-old li { color: #C23A2E; }
.versus .vs-old li strong { color: #E1483B; opacity: 1; }
.versus .vs-new {
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}
.versus .vs-new::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.22), #000);
  mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.22), #000);
  opacity: 0.12;
}
.versus .vs-new > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.versus .vs-new li strong { opacity: 1; background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* Cost calculator */
.calc-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr; gap: var(--s12); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .calc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.svc-group h3 { margin: var(--s8) 0 var(--s4); }
.svc {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s4);
  padding: var(--s6);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: var(--s4);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  background: rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.4);
}
.svc:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14); }
.svc.on { border: 2px solid var(--text); background: rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.75); padding: calc(var(--s6) - 0.5px); }
.svc input[type="checkbox"] { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 4px; accent-color: #0c0d10; flex-shrink: 0; }
.svc .svc-body { flex: 1; }
.svc .svc-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s4); align-items: baseline; }
.svc h4 { font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.svc .price { font-weight: var(--w-head); white-space: nowrap; }
.svc p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.svc .best { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.65; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.svc.included-note { opacity: 0.8; }
.svc-dep { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #6b6b6e; }
.svc.req-added { border-color: var(--teal-d); }
.svc.req-added .svc-dep, .svc.included-note .svc-dep { color: var(--teal-d); font-weight: 500; }
.svc video, .svc iframe { width: 132px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; border: 0; pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .svc video { display: none; } }
.calc-summary {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: var(--s8);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text);
}
.calc-summary h3 { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: var(--s4); }
.calc-summary .row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); }
.calc-summary .total-row { border: none; padding-top: var(--s4); }
.calc-summary .total {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.calc-summary .fine { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.7; margin-top: var(--s4); }
.calc-summary .btn { margin-top: var(--s4); display: block; text-align: center; }

/* Checklist */
ul.ticks { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s3); }
ul.ticks li { padding-left: 30px; position: relative; font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 70ch; }
ul.ticks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.72em;
  width: 12px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
ul.ticks li strong { font-weight: var(--w-head); }

/* Steps (vertical numbered) */
ol.steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: step; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; }
ol.steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: 28px; bottom: 28px;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--grad);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
ol.steps li {
  counter-increment: step;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: var(--s6);
  padding: var(--s8) 0;
}
ol.steps li::before {
  content: "0" counter(step);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 35px; height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
ol.steps li:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--bg), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
ol.steps li h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s2); }
ol.steps li p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Flow arrows row (engine model) */
.flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s6);
  align-items: start;
}
.flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .flow, .flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .flow, .flow.flow-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Sub-brand logo banner */
.subbrand-logo { max-width: 420px; margin-bottom: var(--s8); }
.subbrand-logo.wide { max-width: 560px; }

/* CTA band */
.cta-band {
  padding: var(--s16) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band .wrap { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--s6); }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
.cta-band p { font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
footer {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--text);
  padding: var(--s16) 0 var(--s8);
  margin-top: var(--s16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s8);
  margin-bottom: var(--s12);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-grid h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6b6b6e;
  margin-bottom: var(--s4);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-grid h4::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; margin-top: 8px; background-image: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px; }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-grid a { text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); transition: opacity 0.15s ease; }
.footer-grid a:hover { opacity: 0.55; }
.footer-logo img { width: 190px; margin-bottom: var(--s4); }
.footer-tag { font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 30ch; color: #4a4a4e; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-social { display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--s4); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.footer-social:hover { opacity: 0.55; }
.footer-legal {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  padding-top: var(--s6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s3);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.footer-legal p { max-width: none; }

/* ============ REVEAL ANIMATIONS ============ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.99);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

/* ============ CELL / MITOSIS ANIMATIONS ============ */
/* Circles inside a goo-filtered group; transforms animated. */

@keyframes cellDivide {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  34%  { transform: translateX(0); }
  52%  { transform: translateX(var(--pull, 60px)); }
  72%  { transform: translateX(var(--pull2, 78px)); }
  86%  { transform: translateX(var(--pull, 60px)); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes cellDivideL {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  34%  { transform: translateX(0); }
  52%  { transform: translateX(calc(var(--pull, 60px) * -1)); }
  72%  { transform: translateX(calc(var(--pull2, 78px) * -1)); }
  86%  { transform: translateX(calc(var(--pull, 60px) * -1)); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes cellBreathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.07); }
}
@keyframes cellDrift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  33%      { transform: translate(14px, -18px) rotate(3deg); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-10px, 12px) rotate(-3deg); }
}
@keyframes blobSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.goo-group circle, .goo-group ellipse, .goo-group g, .goo-group rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.anim-divide  .cell-a { animation: cellDivideL 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.anim-divide  .cell-b { animation: cellDivide 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.anim-breathe { animation: cellBreathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.anim-drift   { animation: cellDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite; }
/* whole-cell drift on the rendered group so motion is always clearly visible */
.cell-move    { animation: cellDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
/* Mitosis morph: each lobe eases from -delta to +delta and pulses, so the fused
   metaball shape actually stretches/thins at the neck (the cell animates in place). */
@keyframes mitoMorph {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(calc(var(--mx, 0px) * -1), calc(var(--my, 0px) * -1)) scale(var(--s0, 0.96)); }
  50%      { transform: translate(var(--mx, 0px), var(--my, 0px)) scale(var(--s1, 1.07)); }
}
.goo-group .mito { animation: mitoMorph var(--dur, 7s) ease-in-out infinite; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
/* PERF: don't animate (re-rasterize) cells that are scrolled off screen */
.bg-cell.offscreen .mito { animation-play-state: paused; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .goo-group .mito { animation: none; } }

/* Phase cells trigger on .in */
.phase-cell .cell-a, .phase-cell .cell-b { transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.6, 0, 0.3, 1); }
.phase-cell.go .cell-a { transform: translateX(-26px); }
.phase-cell.go .cell-b { transform: translateX(26px); }
.phase-cell.go .cell-c { transform: translate(-13px, -22px); }
.phase-cell.go .cell-d { transform: translate(13px, 22px); }
.phase-cell .cell-c, .phase-cell .cell-d { transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.6, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.25s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .anim-divide .cell-a, .anim-divide .cell-b, .anim-breathe, .anim-drift, .cell-move { animation: none; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ============ V4 — SITE-WIDE CELL BACKGROUND ============ */
/* One continuous layer of mitosis cells flowing behind the whole page,
   instead of per-section decorations boxed in by content. */
body { position: relative; }
.bg-cells {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bg-cells .bg-cell { position: absolute; }
.bg-cells svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }
main, footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* nav keeps its own fixed positioning and z-index — do not override */

/* Vimeo embeds */
.video-embed {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-embed iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.video-embed.framed { border: none; box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.video-caption {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--s4);
  padding: 12px 2px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.video-caption strong { font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.video-caption span { opacity: 0.7; font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Deliverable chips on case pages */
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s3); }
.chips li {
  list-style: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============ V2 — GRADIENT BRAND SYSTEM ============ */

/* Gradient text — for single key words, not body copy */
.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Gradient hairline accent */
.grad-rule {
  border: none;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dark band — for white client logo strips */
.band {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: var(--s12) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.band::before, .band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.16;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.band::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, #87CCCB, #9B83AA); top: -240px; left: -120px; }
.band::after  { background: radial-gradient(circle, #F3755C, #869FBC); bottom: -260px; right: -100px; }
.band .label { color: var(--text); }
.band .label::before { background: var(--text); }
.band .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Logo marquee */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 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;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 66s linear infinite;
  /* promote to its own GPU layer so the scroll stays smooth and crisp (no re-raster blur) */
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
/* Each logo sits in a uniform box and is scaled to fit (contain), so a wide
   wordmark and a compact icon carry the same visual footprint instead of one
   reading much bigger than the other. */
.marquee-track img {
  width: 340px; height: 110px; object-fit: contain; object-position: center;
  max-width: none; opacity: 0.92; padding: 0 var(--s2); box-sizing: content-box;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}
/* marquee no longer pauses on hover (per 7/1 review) */

/* Work tiles — autoplaying GIF showcase */
.tile {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.tile iframe {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}
.tile img, .tile video {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.2, 1);
}
.tile:hover img, .tile:hover video { transform: scale(1.05); }
.tile::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.tile:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tile-cap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--s4);
  padding: 11px 2px 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.tile-cap strong { font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.tile-cap span { font-weight: var(--w-body); opacity: 0.72; font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.band .tile-cap { color: var(--text); }
.tile { background: transparent; }
.tile:hover .tile-cap strong { color: var(--ink); }
.tile.tile-cta {
  position: relative; z-index: 0; overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: 200px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.tile.tile-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: 12px; padding: 2px; pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.tile.tile-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.tile.tile-cta:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Team cards — transparent headshots on soft accent fields */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s6); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.team-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s2); }
.team-card .ph {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.team-card .ph img {
  width: 92%;
  height: 92%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .ph img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-card .ph::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4% 6% 2% 6%;
  border-radius: 52% 48% 44% 56% / 56% 50% 50% 44%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ph-mint::before   { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-mint.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.ph-sky::before    { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-sky.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.ph-purple::before { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-purple.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.ph-coral::before  { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-coral.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.ph-yellow::before { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-yellow.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.team-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: var(--s3); }
.team-card h3 a { text-decoration: none; }
.team-card h3 a:hover { background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.team-card .role { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); opacity: 0.72; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.team-card .fun { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.85; }

/* Overlapping face strip */
.faces { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.faces .face {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
  margin-left: -14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faces .face:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
/* On-brand muted mitosis-cell backgrounds behind each cut-out portrait */
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+1) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #aedac6, #94CAB4); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+2) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #9cc8da, #7FB6CC); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+3) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #9a9fb8, #7C82A1); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+4) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #a98cab, #8C6C8F); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+5) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #eb7064, #E1483B); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+6) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #f28a70, #EE6B4D); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+7) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #f6ad89, #F2966A); }
.faces .face:nth-child(8n+8) { background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, #9cc8da, #7FB6CC); }
.faces .face img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Featured quote rotator */
.rotator { position: relative; min-height: 180px; transition: height 0.35s ease; }
.rotator .rq {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.45s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s4);
}
.rotator .rq.on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transition: opacity 0.45s ease; }
.rotator blockquote::before { content: ""; display: block; width: 80px; height: 3px; background: var(--text); margin-bottom: var(--s4); }

.rotator blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: var(--w-body);
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 26em;
}

.rotator .quote-attr { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.rotator .quote-attr span { font-weight: var(--w-body); opacity: 0.8; }
.rotator-dots { display: flex; gap: var(--s3); margin-top: var(--s4); }
.rotator-dots button {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.rotator-dots button.on { background: var(--text); border-color: var(--text); }

/* Animation reel stills */
.reel-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s4); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .reel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.reel-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.reel-grid img:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16); }

/* Big statement typography */
.statement {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.26;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  max-width: 24em;
}

/* Gradient logo treatments */
.brandmark { max-width: 300px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* ============ V9 — INTERACTIVE CELLS & HOVER SYSTEM ============ */

/* Gradient sweep on ALL buttons */


/* Gradient sweep across card tops on hover */


/* Team photo cells morph on hover */
.team-card .ph::before { transition: border-radius 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.team-card:hover .ph::before {
  border-radius: 46% 54% 57% 43% / 43% 57% 46% 54%;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* Interactive mitosis cells — divide/merge on hover */
.icell { width: 180px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.icell.icell-sm { width: 130px; }
.icell svg { width: 100%; height: auto; overflow: visible; display: block; }
.icell circle {
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.icell rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.icell circle { transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.7s ease; }
/* hover triggers from the phase wrapper on the home model too */
.phase:hover .icell-uncover .ic-veil { transform: translateX(92px); }
.phase:hover .icell-uncover .ic-a { transform: scale(1.1); }
.phase:hover .icell-extract .ic-b { transform: translate(52px, -12px); opacity: 1; }
.phase:hover .icell-extract .ic-a { transform: scale(0.9); }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-a { transform: scale(0.86); }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s1 { transform: translate(-42px, -18px) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s2 { transform: translate(44px, 16px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s3 { transform: translate(-10px, 38px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.phase-cell .icell { width: 132px; }

/* UNCOVER — mostly hidden; the veil slides away to reveal */
.icell-uncover:hover .ic-veil, .icell-uncover.hovering .ic-veil { transform: translateX(92px); }
.icell-uncover:hover .ic-a, .icell-uncover.hovering .ic-a { transform: scale(1.1); }
/* EXTRACT — a small cell is pulled clean out of the parent */
.icell-extract .ic-b { opacity: 0.9; }
.icell-extract:hover .ic-b, .icell-extract.hovering .ic-b { transform: translate(52px, -12px); opacity: 1; }
.icell-extract:hover .ic-a, .icell-extract.hovering .ic-a { transform: scale(0.9); }
/* TRANSFORM — the same body visibly stretches into a new shape */
.icell-transform .ic-t { transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.icell-transform:hover .ic-t1, .icell-transform.hovering .ic-t1 { transform: translate(-13px, -11px); }
.icell-transform:hover .ic-t2, .icell-transform.hovering .ic-t2 { transform: translate(15px, -7px); }
.icell-transform:hover .ic-t3, .icell-transform.hovering .ic-t3 { transform: translate(1px, 16px); }
/* SCALE — bubbles into several new cells */
.icell-scale .ic-s { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0); }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-a, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-a { transform: scale(0.86); }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s1, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s1 { transform: translate(-42px, -18px) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s2, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s2 { transform: translate(44px, 16px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s3, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s3 { transform: translate(-10px, 38px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.24s; }
/* Whole phase card triggers its cell (same cells as service pages) */
.phase:hover .icell-uncover .ic-veil { transform: translateX(92px); }
.phase:hover .icell-uncover .ic-a { transform: scale(1.1); }
.phase:hover .icell-extract .ic-b { transform: translate(48px, -10px); }
.phase:hover .icell-extract .ic-a { transform: scale(0.9); }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-a { transform: scale(0.86); }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s1 { transform: translate(-42px, -18px) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s2 { transform: translate(44px, 16px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s3 { transform: translate(-10px, 38px) scale(1); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.24s; }
/* gentle preview when scrolled into view */
.phase-cell.go .icell-scale .ic-s1 { transform: translate(-14px, -6px) scale(0.6); opacity: 0.5; }
.phase .icell { width: 110px; }

/* Home model: phase-true hovers */
.phase .phase-cell .cell-m { transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5,0,0.2,1); }

/* Home model phases react to hover too */
.phase .phase-cell .cell-a, .phase .phase-cell .cell-b,
.phase .phase-cell .cell-c, .phase .phase-cell .cell-d {
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Statement band - big typographic break with an interactive cell */
.statement-band {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s12);
}
.statement-band .statement { line-height: 1.26; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .statement-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s6); }
}

/* Role headers above case videos */
.vid-role {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.band .vid-role { color: var(--text); }
.vid-role .icell { width: 44px; }

/* Case-page work bands: videos heroed on dark */
.work-band { margin: 0; }
.work-band .label { margin-bottom: var(--s8); }
.work-stack { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s8); align-items: start; }
.work-stack.single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; }
.work-stack.single > div { width: 100%; max-width: 940px; }
.work-stack .video-embed { width: 100%; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .work-stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.work-band .vert-row { justify-content: center; gap: var(--s12); }
.work-band .video-embed.vertical { max-width: 360px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

/* Intimate layout for vertical-video case studies */
.seq-arrow {
  align-self: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  padding: 0 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .seq-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); justify-self: center; } }
.case-intimate { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--s12); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .case-intimate { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.case-intimate .vert-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--s4);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
  align-items: center;
}
.case-intimate .video-embed.framed { border: none; }
.case-intimate .vert-col .video-embed.vertical { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 14px; }
.seq-arrow {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  padding: 0 2px;
}
.case-intimate .vert-col > div { width: 100%; }
.case-intimate .vert-col .video-embed.vertical { width: 100%; max-width: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; background: transparent; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .case-intimate .vert-col { position: static; } }

/* Vertical (9:16) video embeds - no cropping tall files into widescreen */
.video-embed.vertical {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.vert-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Engine wordmarks — Science Story-style logos for every engine service */
.wordmark {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.wordmark .wm-grad {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.wordmark sup { font-size: 0.28em; vertical-align: super; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 2px; }
.wordmark-sm { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }

/* Premium portfolio showcase */
.showcase { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); margin-top: var(--s8); }
.show-item { width: min(100%, 960px); margin: 0; }
.show-item:nth-child(even) { align-self: flex-end; }
.show-item figcaption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--s4);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.show-item figcaption strong { font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.show-item figcaption span { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.65; }
.show-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.show-frame iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.sound-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px; right: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(12, 13, 16, 0.7);
  color: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.7);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sound-pill:hover { background: rgba(12, 13, 16, 0.95); }
.show-cat {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0 0;
}

/* ============ SCIENCE STUDIO — cinematic ============ */
.studio-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 94vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bg);
  padding: 0 0 10vh;
}
.studio-hero .bgvid { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.studio-hero .bgvid iframe {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: max(100vw, 177.78vh);
  height: max(100vh, 56.25vw);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 0;
}
.studio-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,13,16,0.2) 30%, rgba(12,13,16,0.82));
}
.studio-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.studio-hero h1 { color: var(--bg); font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.6rem); }
.studio-hero p { color: var(--bg); opacity: 0.85; }
.studio-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.studio-dark h2, .studio-dark h3, .studio-dark h4 { color: var(--bg); }
.studio-dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.28;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #87CCCB, #869FBC);
  top: -200px; right: -160px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.studio-dark .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.studio-cap h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.studio-cap p { font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.8; }

/* ============ UTILITIES ============ */
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--s8); }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--s12); }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--s4); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--s8); }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--s12); }
.lead { font-size: 1.5rem; max-width: 80ch; line-height: 1.6; text-wrap: pretty; }
.measure { max-width: 72ch; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center p, .center .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--s12);
  align-items: start;
}
.two-col p { font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.kicker-page {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--s4);
  display: block;
}

/* Contact form */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--s4); max-width: 560px; }
.form label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: var(--w-head); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form input, .form textarea, .form select {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-weight: var(--w-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text);
  color: var(--text);
  width: 100%;
}
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus, .form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 133, 117, 0.2);
}


/* ============ FINAL OVERRIDES — cell hover always wins ============ */
.phase:hover .icell-uncover .ic-veil,
.icell-uncover:hover .ic-veil,
.icell-uncover.hovering .ic-veil { transform: translateX(96px) !important; }

/* SCALE v3 — the cell reproduces into multiple blobs filling the frame */
.icell-scale:hover .ic-a, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-a,
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-a { transform: translate(-24px, -12px) scale(0.78) !important; }
.icell-scale .ic-s { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0); }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s1, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s1,
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s1 { transform: translate(28px, -12px) scale(1.25); opacity: 1; }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s2, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s2,
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s2 { transform: translate(-14px, 20px) scale(1.3); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.icell-scale:hover .ic-s3, .icell-scale.hovering .ic-s3,
.phase:hover .icell-scale .ic-s3 { transform: translate(26px, 18px) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0.22s; }

/* ============ DARK THEME — Science Studio pages ============ */
body.theme-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark h1, .theme-dark h2, .theme-dark h3, .theme-dark h4,
.theme-dark .label, .theme-dark .statement, .theme-dark .kicker-page { color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .divider { border-color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .card {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(24, 26, 31, 0.85), rgba(24, 26, 31, 0.85)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
}
.theme-dark .card h3, .theme-dark .card p, .theme-dark .card .card-more { color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark a.card:hover { background: linear-gradient(rgba(40, 43, 50, 0.95), rgba(40, 43, 50, 0.95)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box; }
.theme-dark .chips li { border-color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark ul.ticks li::before { background: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .stat-value { color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .stat { border-top-color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .btn { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .btn:hover { background: #ffffff00; background: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .btn-ghost { color: var(--bg); border-color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }
.theme-dark .video-caption { color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark p { color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .quote-attr, .theme-dark blockquote { color: var(--bg); }
footer { background: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark footer, .theme-dark footer p, .theme-dark footer a, .theme-dark footer h4 { color: var(--text); }

/* white-first wordmarks on dark pages */
.theme-dark .wordmark { color: var(--bg); }


/* dark pages: cells pop */
.theme-dark .bg-cells svg, .theme-dark .blob-stage svg { filter: saturate(1.5) brightness(1.22); }
.theme-dark .bg-cells .bg-cell { opacity: 1; }

.vid-role .act-glyph { display: none; }

.proc-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.tile.tile-cta.tile-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 110px; }


/* ============ INDIVIDUAL BIO / TEAM-MEMBER PAGES ============ */
.bio-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s12)) 0 var(--s8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bio-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.8fr) 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--s16);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .bio-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s8); }
}
.bio-portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bio-portrait img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 88%;
  height: 94%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom;
}
.bio-portrait::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2% -2% 0 -2%;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 52% 48% 44% 56% / 56% 50% 50% 44%;
  animation: bioBlob 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bioBlob {
  0%, 100% { border-radius: 52% 48% 44% 56% / 56% 50% 50% 44%; transform: rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { border-radius: 46% 54% 57% 43% / 43% 57% 46% 54%; transform: rotate(-3deg); }
}
.bio-portrait.ph-mint::before   { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-mint.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.bio-portrait.ph-sky::before    { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-sky.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.bio-portrait.ph-purple::before { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-purple.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.bio-portrait.ph-coral::before  { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-coral.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.bio-portrait.ph-yellow::before { background: url("../assets/photo-cells/ph-yellow.png") center / 130% no-repeat; }
.bio-back {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--s4);
}
.bio-back:hover { opacity: 1; }
.bio-intro h1 { margin-bottom: var(--s2); }
.bio-role {
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-top: var(--s2);
}
.bio-meta {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.78;
  margin-top: var(--s2);
}
.bio-hero .btn-row { margin-top: var(--s6); }
.bio-body .lead { font-size: 1.25rem; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .bio-portrait::before { animation: none; }
}

/* Bio prev/next pager */
.bio-pager-sec { padding-top: var(--s6); }
.bio-pager { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: var(--s6); }
.bio-pager-link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; text-decoration: none; }
.bio-pager-link.prev { justify-self: start; }
.bio-pager-link.next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; justify-self: end; }
.bio-pager-dir { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.6; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.bio-pager-name { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.bio-pager-link:hover .bio-pager-name { background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.bio-pager-all { justify-self: center; text-align: center; font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.7; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.bio-pager-all:hover { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bio-pager { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: var(--s4); }
  .bio-pager-link.prev { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; justify-self: start; }
  .bio-pager-link.next { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; justify-self: end; }
  .bio-pager-all { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2; justify-self: center; display: inline-block; }
}

/* ============ CASE-STUDY CAROUSEL ("More work") ============ */
.more-work-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s4); margin-bottom: var(--s6); }
.carousel-nav { display: flex; gap: var(--s2); flex-shrink: 0; }
.carousel-btn {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text); background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--text); color: var(--bg); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.theme-dark .carousel-btn { border-color: var(--bg); color: var(--bg); }
.theme-dark .carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }
.case-carousel {
  display: flex; gap: var(--s4); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth; padding-bottom: var(--s3); -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.case-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.case-chip {
  position: relative; z-index: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start; flex: 0 0 300px; max-width: 300px;
  background: var(--bg); background-clip: padding-box;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.14); border-radius: 16px; padding: var(--s6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s2); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.case-chip::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:-2px; border-radius:16px; padding:2px; pointer-events:none; background: var(--grad); -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); mask-composite: exclude; opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.3s ease; }
.case-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
.case-chip > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.case-chip:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.case-chip:hover .cc-more { background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.cc-kicker { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.6; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.cc-name { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: var(--w-head); line-height: 1.2; }
.cc-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.cc-more { margin-top: auto; font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .case-chip { flex-basis: 80%; } }

/* team-section anchor offset (fixed nav) */
#team { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }

/* Cleaner video treatment — gradient line sweeps the top + brand lights up on hover (matches homepage tiles) */
.show-frame { position: relative; }
.show-frame::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
}
.show-item:hover .show-frame::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.show-item figcaption strong { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.show-item:hover figcaption strong { background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* Case-page framed videos: same gradient-line sweep on hover, no border */
.video-embed.framed { position: relative; }
.video-embed.framed::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
}
.video-embed.framed:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Carousel kicker stays legible when the chip goes dark on hover */


/* 5-up process grid (adds the Storyboards step) */
.grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .grid-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Italic disclaimer under a video */
.vid-disclaimer { font-size: 0.78rem; font-style: italic; opacity: 0.72; margin-top: 10px; max-width: none; }

/* Homepage sizzle reel keeps a solid black frame (light page) */
.video-embed.vid-border-dark { border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); }
.video-embed.vid-border-dark::after { display: none; }

/* MITOSIS TILE HOVER — subtle cell drift behind non-clickable .card tiles only */
@keyframes cardCells {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translate(4%, -4%) scale(1.12); }
}
.card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Clickable cards behave like buttons: gradient border + lift on hover */
a.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: 18px; padding: 2px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
a.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
a.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
/* Static info tiles: a soft, smooth brand-gradient glow from one corner — subtle, on-brand */
.card:not(a)::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 16px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--grad);                       /* full spectrum, not a single hue */
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.22), #000);
  mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.22), #000);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.card:not(a):hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.card:not(a):hover::before { opacity: 0.12; }

/* iPhone mockup (ad-to-education sequence) */
.phone-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 44px); margin-top: var(--s12); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.phone-mock { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--s4); }
.phone-screen {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(238px, 30vw, 340px);
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 19.5;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 46px;
  border: 3px solid #15171d;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #2a2d36, 0 36px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.phone-screen::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 34%; height: 22px; background: #000; border-radius: 14px; z-index: 3;
}
.phone-screen iframe { position: absolute; inset: 9px; width: calc(100% - 18px); height: calc(100% - 18px); border: 0; border-radius: 36px; }
.phone-mock figcaption { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.72; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.phone-arrow { font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 700; background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; flex-shrink: 0; }


/* Negative failure list (red ✕) */
ul.ticks.ticks-neg li::before { content: "\2715"; background: none; width: auto; height: auto; top: 0; left: 1px; color: var(--red); opacity: 0.95; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Amazon-style mock UI inside the phone mockup */
.phone-screen .amz { position: absolute; inset: 9px; border-radius: 36px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; z-index: 1; text-align: left; }
.amz-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 34px 12px 8px; background: #f3f3f3; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4; }
.amz-back { color: #555; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.amz-search { flex: 1; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 0.62rem; color: #555; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.amz-body { flex: 1; padding: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.amz-sponsored { font-size: 0.58rem; color: #767676; }
.amz-prod { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0F1111; line-height: 1.3; }
.amz-stars { font-size: 0.66rem; color: #DE7921; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.amz-stars span { color: #007185; letter-spacing: 0; }
.amz-price { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0F1111; }
.amz-price sup { font-size: 0.55em; font-weight: 600; }
.phone-video { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: #000; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.phone-screen .amz .phone-video iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; border-radius: 0; }
.amz-btn { border: none; border-radius: 20px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font); width: 100%; }
.amz-cart { background: #FFD814; color: #0F1111; }
.amz-buy { background: #FFA41C; color: #0F1111; }

/* Amazon mock — extra feed results + PDP details */
.amz-result { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ececec; }
.amz-thumb { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9e9e9, #d2d2d2); flex-shrink: 0; }
.amz-rtitle { font-size: 0.63rem; color: #0F1111; line-height: 1.25; }
.amz-stars.sm { font-size: 0.56rem; } .amz-price.sm { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.amz-brand { font-size: 0.6rem; color: #007185; }
.amz-bullets { margin: 0; padding-left: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.amz-bullets li { font-size: 0.6rem; color: #0F1111; list-style: disc; }

/* TikTok mock UI inside the phone */
.phone-screen .tiktok { position: absolute; inset: 9px; border-radius: 36px; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
.phone-screen .tiktok iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.tt-grad { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), transparent 34%); }
.tt-rail { position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: 70px; z-index: 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 15px; }
.tt-ic { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 3px; color: #fff; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 600; }
.tt-ic svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5)); }
.tt-av { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; background: var(--grad); display: block; }
.tt-cap { position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 50px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 3; color: #fff; }
.tt-cap .tt-user { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.tt-cap .tt-text { font-size: 0.68rem; opacity: 0.95; line-height: 1.3; text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.sound-pill.tt-sound { top: 46px; bottom: auto; right: 12px; }

/* FAQ accordion (service pages) */
.faq { max-width: 880px; }
.faq details { border-top: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.28); padding: var(--s4) 0; }
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.28); }
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.3; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--s4); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; opacity: 0.55; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "\2212"; }
.faq details[open] summary { color: var(--ink); }
.faq details p { margin-top: var(--s3); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; opacity: 0.88; max-width: 74ch; }

/* MOBILE GRAPHIC SIZING */
img, video, iframe, svg { max-width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .phone-screen { width: min(74vw, 280px); }
  /* ad-to-education: keep the two phones side-by-side so the sequence reads */
  .phone-row { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: clamp(6px, 2vw, 14px); margin-top: var(--s8); justify-content: center; }
  .phone-row .phone-screen { width: min(43vw, 200px); }
  .phone-arrow { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .blob-hero { width: 60vw; right: -6vw; opacity: 0.5; }
  .statement-band .statement { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.4vw, 2rem); }
  .icell, .icell.icell-sm { width: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .faces .face { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin-left: -12px; } }
/* influencer: graphic above the stats on mobile */
/* ISK "why" row: balanced columns, phone vertically centered with the copy/stats */
.ik-why { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--s12); align-items: center; }
.ik-why > div:first-child { padding-right: var(--s6); }
.ik-why p { font-size: 1.28rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.ik-why .ik-media .phone-screen { width: clamp(220px, 25vw, 300px); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ik-why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: stretch; } .ik-why .ik-media { order: -1; margin-bottom: var(--s6); } .ik-why p { font-size: 1.18rem; } }

/* Studio video carousel (click-to-play) */
.show-hint { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.65; font-weight: var(--w-head); }
.studio-carousel { display: flex; gap: var(--s4); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth; padding-bottom: var(--s4); margin-top: var(--s6); scrollbar-width: none; }
.studio-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.scv { flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 70vw, 460px); scroll-snap-align: start; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; background: #000; overflow: hidden; }
.scv-play { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; cursor: pointer; background: #0c0d10; color: var(--bg); font-family: var(--font); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: var(--s6); text-align: left; }
.scv-play::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--grad); opacity: 0.18; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.scv-play::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.scv-play:hover::before { opacity: 0.34; }
.scv-play:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.scv-name { position: relative; z-index: 2; font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 1.05rem; text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.scv-tri { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); z-index: 2; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7); transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; }
.scv-play:hover .scv-tri { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); }
.scv-tri::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 54%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); border-style: solid; border-width: 11px 0 11px 18px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff; }
.scv iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; z-index: 5; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .scv { flex-basis: 84vw; } }

/* Studio carousel thumbnails */
.scv-thumb { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.scv-play::before { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.78), rgba(0,0,0,0.12) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0)); opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.scv-play:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.scv-name, .scv-tri { z-index: 2; }
.scv-play::after { z-index: 3; }

/* Video lightbox (enlarge on click) */
.vlightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: rgba(8,9,11,0.92); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s; }
.vlightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.vlb-inner { width: min(92vw, 1100px); }
.vlb-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: #000; box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); transform: scale(0.96); transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.vlightbox.open .vlb-frame { transform: scale(1); }
.vlb-frame iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.vlb-note { color: rgba(240,240,240,0.85); font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: italic; margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }
.vlb-close { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(240,240,240,0.5); background: transparent; color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.vlb-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* Remove gradient top-lines on video frames (cleaner) */
.tile::after, .video-embed.framed::after, .show-frame::after, .scv-play::after { display: none !important; }

/* light-band logos: white client logos rendered as dark silhouettes on the light ribbon */
.marquee-track img { filter: brightness(0); opacity: 1; }
.marquee-track img:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Engine phase carousel (horizontal) */
.phase-carousel { display: flex; gap: var(--s6); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth; padding-bottom: var(--s4); margin-top: var(--s6); scrollbar-width: none; }
.phase-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.phase-card { flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 44vw, 400px); scroll-snap-align: start; background: linear-gradient(rgba(240,240,240,0.94), rgba(240,240,240,0.94)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box; border: 1.5px solid transparent; border-radius: 18px; padding: var(--s8); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s3); }
.phase-card .icell, .phase-card .icell.icell-sm { width: 120px; margin-bottom: var(--s2); }
.phase-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.phase-card p { font-size: 1rem; }
.phase-card .card-more { margin-top: auto; }

/* Studio work grid (two columns, click to enlarge) */
.studio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s4); margin-top: var(--s6); }
.studio-grid .scv { flex: none; width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .studio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Square mute/unmute toggle on background videos */
.mute-sq { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 4; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: none; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(12,13,16,0.68); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.mute-sq:hover { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.92); }
.mute-sq svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* Studio portfolio placeholders */
.scv-link { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: block; }
.frame-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s4); }
.sketch-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s4); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .frame-grid, .sketch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.frame-ph { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 10px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #e4e4e6 0 14px, #ededef 14px 28px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.frame-ph.sketch { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.frame-ph span { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9a9aa0; font-weight: var(--w-head); }

/* Studio portfolio tiles — autoplay, dim + label on hover, click to open */
.scv-tile { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; background: #000; border-radius: 4px; }
.scv-tile iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.scv-tile::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(12,13,16,0); transition: background 0.3s ease; }
.scv-tile:hover::after { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.42); }
.scv-tile .scv-name { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 15px; z-index: 2; color: #fff; font-weight: var(--w-head); font-size: 1.15rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }
.scv-tile:hover .scv-name { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@property --ltb-angle { syntax: "<angle>"; initial-value: 0deg; inherits: false; }
@keyframes ltbSpin { to { --ltb-angle: 360deg; } }

/* Framed standout graphic (lit review) */
.icell-framed { background: var(--bg) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 16px; padding: var(--s4); }

/* Studio portfolio moodboard — drag to scroll, hover to zoom */
.moodboard { display: flex; gap: var(--s4); overflow-x: auto; padding: var(--s6) clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px); margin-top: var(--s6); cursor: grab; scrollbar-width: none; user-select: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.moodboard::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.moodboard.dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.mb-item { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 340px; height: 234px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #e4e4e6 0 14px, #ededef 14px 28px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease; }
.mb-item.mb-w { width: 480px; }
.mb-item.mb-t { width: 260px; height: 320px; }
.mb-item.mb-s { width: 234px; }
.mb-item span { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9a9aa0; font-weight: var(--w-head); pointer-events: none; }
.mb-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; pointer-events: none; }
.moodboard:not(.dragging) .mb-item:hover { transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }

/* Moodboard enlarge button + image lightbox */
.mb-item { position: relative; }
.mb-zoom { position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; z-index: 3; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: none; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(12,13,16,0.6); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease, background 0.2s ease; }
.mb-zoom svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.mb-zoom:hover { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.9); }
.moodboard:not(.dragging) .mb-item:hover .mb-zoom { opacity: 1; }
.img-lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 320; background: rgba(8,9,11,0.92); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 28px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s; }
.img-lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.ilb-inner { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 88vh; }
.ilb-inner img { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: 6px; display: block; box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.ilb-ph { width: min(86vw, 1100px); aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 10px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #e4e4e6 0 18px, #ededef 18px 36px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #9a9aa0; font-weight: var(--w-head); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.ilb-close { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(240,240,240,0.5); background: transparent; color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; cursor: pointer; }
.ilb-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* Auto-playing mitosis cells (uncover / extract / transform / scale) */
@keyframes icUncover { 0%,12%{transform:translateX(0)} 50%,62%{transform:translateX(92px)} 95%,100%{transform:translateX(0)} }
@keyframes icExtract { 0%,16%{transform:translate(0,0)} 52%,66%{transform:translate(50px,-12px)} 100%{transform:translate(0,0)} }
@keyframes icT1 { 0%,15%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%,70%{transform:translate(-13px,-11px)} 95%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} }
@keyframes icT2 { 0%,15%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%,70%{transform:translate(15px,-7px)} 95%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} }
@keyframes icT3 { 0%,15%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%,70%{transform:translate(1px,16px)} 95%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} }
@keyframes icScaleA  { 0%,16%{transform:scale(1)} 50%,72%{transform:translate(-24px,-12px) scale(0.78)} 96%,100%{transform:scale(1)} }
@keyframes icScaleK1 { 0%,16%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} 50%,72%{transform:translate(28px,-12px) scale(1.25);opacity:1} 96%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} }
@keyframes icScaleK2 { 0%,18%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} 52%,72%{transform:translate(-14px,20px) scale(1.3);opacity:1} 96%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} }
@keyframes icScaleK3 { 0%,20%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} 54%,72%{transform:translate(26px,18px) scale(1.2);opacity:1} 96%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(0);opacity:0} }
.icell-uncover .ic-veil { animation: icUncover 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-extract .ic-b { animation: icExtract 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-transform .ic-t1 { animation: icT1 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-transform .ic-t2 { animation: icT2 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-transform .ic-t3 { animation: icT3 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-scale .ic-a { animation: icScaleA 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-scale .ic-s1 { animation: icScaleK1 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-scale .ic-s2 { animation: icScaleK2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.icell-scale .ic-s3 { animation: icScaleK3 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .icell-uncover .ic-veil, .icell-extract .ic-b, .icell-transform .ic-t1, .icell-transform .ic-t2, .icell-transform .ic-t3, .icell-scale .ic-a, .icell-scale .ic-s1, .icell-scale .ic-s2, .icell-scale .ic-s3 { animation: none; } }

/* Claims Lab — the "shuttle": a cell bridging two anchored team-lobes */
@keyframes labShuttle {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  18%  { transform: translateX(-48px); }
  30%  { transform: translateX(-48px); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(0); }
  68%  { transform: translateX(48px); }
  80%  { transform: translateX(48px); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
.lab-shuttle { animation: labShuttle 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .lab-shuttle { animation: none; } }

/* MOBILE TYPE SCALE */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  body { font-size: 18px; }
  h1, .page-hero h1, .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8.4vw, 2.4rem) !important; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.4vw, 2rem) !important; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .statement, .statement-band .statement { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6.2vw, 1.85rem) !important; }
  .lead, .hero-sub.lead, .hero-sub { font-size: 1.16rem !important; }
  .wordmark { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.8rem); }
  .label { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}


/* STAT NUMBERS GRADIENT — reserve gradient for key statistics */
.stat-value .nm, .stat .stat-value .nm {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-weight: var(--w-head);
}

/* STUDIO THEATER NAV */
.scv-tile { cursor: pointer; border: 0; padding: 0; }
.scv-play-ico { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.9); width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); backdrop-filter: blur(2px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.scv-play-ico::before { content: ""; border-style: solid; border-width: 9px 0 9px 15px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff; margin-left: 3px; }
.scv-tile:hover .scv-play-ico, .scv-tile:focus-visible .scv-play-ico { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
.vlb-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(240,240,240,0.5); background: transparent; color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s ease; z-index: 3; }
.vlb-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.vlb-prev { left: 22px; } .vlb-next { right: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .vlb-prev { left: 8px; } .vlb-next { right: 8px; } .vlb-nav { width: 44px; height: 44px; } }


/* ============ Gradient text retired (kept ONLY on case-study impact stat numbers) ============ */
.grad-text,
a.card:hover .card-more,
table.compare td.win,
.versus .vs-new li strong,
.calc-summary .total,
.seq-arrow,
.wordmark .wm-grad,
.team-card h3 a:hover,
.proc-num,
.bio-role,
.bio-pager-link:hover .bio-pager-name,
.case-chip:hover .cc-more,
.show-item:hover figcaption strong,
.phone-arrow {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: border-box !important;
  background-clip: border-box !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}
.stat-value .nm, .stat .stat-value .nm {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #94CAB4 0%, #7FB6CC 18%, #7C82A1 38%, #8C6C8F 52%, #E1483B 70%, #EE6B4D 86%, #F2966A 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
}


/* ============ Painterly cell images (mitosis library renders) ============ */
.blob-stage img, .bg-cells img, .cell-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.icell img, .icell-img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
/* faint, living breathing on the static renders (transform on the img only, so it
   never fights the wrapper's rotate/mirror/parallax transforms) */
@keyframes cellBreath { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.028); } }
.cell-img { animation: cellBreath 8s ease-in-out infinite; will-change: transform; transform-origin: center; }
.theme-dark .bg-cells img, .theme-dark .blob-stage img { filter: saturate(1.25) brightness(1.12); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cell-img { animation: none; } }


/* ============================================================
   ENTRY SCREEN — the petri-dish "press Enter" loader
   Paper #f0f0f0, Lexend 300, no gradient text, no dark fills.
   JS-gated (see inline gate in index.html <head>); crawlers and
   no-JS visitors never see it and get the full page in source.
   ============================================================ */

/* While gating: paint paper instantly and hide the page so nothing
   flashes before the JS overlay mounts. */
html.ltb-gating, html.ltb-gating body { background: var(--bg); }
html.ltb-gating body { overflow: hidden; height: 100vh; }
html.ltb-gating body > *:not(.ltb-entry) { visibility: hidden; }
html.ltb-gating::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--bg); z-index: 9990;
}
/* Once the visitor enters, the gate releases and the page is revealed
   beneath the fading overlay. */
html.ltb-released::before { display: none; }
html.ltb-released body > *:not(.ltb-entry) { visibility: visible; }

.ltb-entry {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 300;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---- the stage (focus-in like a microscope) ---- */
.pd-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(76vmin, 720px); height: min(76vmin, 720px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  animation: pdFocus 1.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
  will-change: transform, filter;
}
@keyframes pdFocus {
  0%   { filter: blur(18px); opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.06); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { filter: blur(0); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ---- the petri dish (glass, viewed from above) ---- */
.pd-dish {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  /* glass body: faint cool tint + thick rim suggested by layered ring shadows */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 38% 32%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(255,255,255,0) 46%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #f6f6f7 0%, #ededee 70%, #e6e6e8 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.9),          /* inner glass lip highlight */
    inset 0 0 0 10px rgba(12,13,16,0.035),          /* rim thickness */
    inset 0 0 0 11px rgba(255,255,255,0.6),
    inset 0 6px 26px rgba(12,13,16,0.10),           /* well depth */
    inset 0 -4px 18px rgba(255,255,255,0.7),
    0 24px 60px rgba(12,13,16,0.13),                /* dish casts a soft shadow on the paper */
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
/* culture medium — a barely-there agar tint pooled in the centre */
.pd-medium {
  position: absolute; inset: 6%; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 46%, rgba(148,202,180,0.10), rgba(127,182,204,0.06) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 72%);
}
/* concentric measurement ticks etched on the rim — fixed, like a real dish */
.pd-ticks { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.9; }
/* meniscus — the liquid's bright edge ring just inside the glass */
.pd-meniscus {
  position: absolute; inset: 4.5%; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 14px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.55), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* diagonal glass glint sweeping across the lid */
.pd-glint {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none;
}
.pd-glint::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -30%; left: -10%; width: 70%; height: 160%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 48%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%);
  transform: rotate(8deg); filter: blur(6px);
}
/* condensation droplets clinging under the lid */
.pd-bubble {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 60%, rgba(12,13,16,0.06) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,13,16,0.10);
}
/* Kept in the outer ring (~r42%) so the mitosis cell never touches them,
   at any hero-matched rotation. */
.pd-bubble.b1 { width: 10px; height: 10px; top: 18%; left: 23%; }
.pd-bubble.b2 { width: 6px;  height: 6px;  top: 9%;  left: 50%; }
.pd-bubble.b3 { width: 13px; height: 13px; top: 18%; left: 77%; opacity: 0.85; }
.pd-bubble.b4 { width: 8px;  height: 8px;  top: 82%; left: 77%; opacity: 0.9; }
.pd-bubble.b5 { width: 5px;  height: 5px;  top: 88%; left: 47%; }
.pd-bubble.b6 { width: 11px; height: 11px; top: 77%; left: 23%; opacity: 0.8; }
/* the outer glass rim ring + a bright specular kiss top-left */
.pd-rim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(12,13,16,0.16), inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.pd-spec {
  position: absolute; top: 7%; left: 14%; width: 34%; height: 22%;
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  transform: rotate(-18deg); filter: blur(2px);
}

/* the single living cell, clipped to the dish well */
.pd-field { position: absolute; inset: 11%; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; }
.pd-cell { position: absolute; inset: 6%; }
.pd-cell.feature { z-index: 2; }
/* The cell does not spin — only the mitosis morph inside the SVG is alive. */
.pd-spin { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.pd-spin svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* ---- chrome: logo flanks left, prompt + skip grouped together on the right ---- */
.pd-logo {
  position: absolute; left: 56px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 30px; width: auto; opacity: 0.9;
}
.pd-prompt {
  position: absolute; right: 56px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 14px;
  text-align: right; color: var(--ink); max-width: 240px;
}
.pd-prompt .key {
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 300; border: 1px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.22); border-radius: 6px; padding: 9px 18px;
  animation: pdPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pd-prompt .sub { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--mute, #6b6b6e); }
@keyframes pdPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.55; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
.pd-skip {
  margin-top: 2px; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mute, #6b6b6e); background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 300; padding: 4px 0;
}
.pd-skip:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---- the Enter transition: zoom straight into the cell ---- */
/* the cell scales up from the dish centre until its own gradient fills the
   screen, then we crossfade to the homepage. Nothing separate or shaped. */
.ltb-entry { transition: opacity 0.55s ease; }
.ltb-entry.entering { pointer-events: none; }
.ltb-entry.entering .pd-field { overflow: visible; z-index: 20; }
.ltb-entry.entering .pd-cell {
  transform: scale(24);
  transition: transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.55,0,.85,.32);
}
.ltb-entry.entering .pd-prompt,
.ltb-entry.entering .pd-skip,
.ltb-entry.entering .pd-logo { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pd-logo { height: 22px; left: 20px; top: auto; bottom: 24px; transform: none; }
  .pd-prompt { right: 20px; top: auto; bottom: 24px; transform: none; max-width: 150px; }
}

/* Reduced motion never reaches this overlay (the gate skips it), but guard anyway. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pd-stage, .pd-ticks, .pd-spin, .pd-prompt .key { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===== Service process flow (Intelligence -> Story -> Studio) ===== */
.svc-flow{display:flex;gap:0;align-items:stretch}
.svc-flow .card{flex:1;position:relative}
.svc-flow .card::before{display:none!important}            /* no subtle cell-drift bg here */
/* number node is an inline SVG circle (mathematically round, no border-radius
   clipping quirks). Neutral ring by default; brand gradient fill on hover. */
.svc-num{display:inline-block;width:46px;height:46px;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--ink);transition:transform .3s ease}
.svc-num svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.svc-num .sg-txt{font-family:var(--font);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;fill:currentColor}
.svc-num .sg-fill{opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.svc-num .sg-ring{opacity:1;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.svc-flow .card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.svc-flow .card:hover .svc-num{color:#fff;transform:scale(1.06)}
.svc-flow .card:hover .svc-num .sg-fill{opacity:1}
.svc-flow .card:hover .svc-num .sg-ring{opacity:0}
/* connector: the brand gradient pulses THROUGH the line (left-to-right = flow) */
.svc-arrow{flex:0 0 66px;align-self:center;height:3px;border-radius:3px;margin:0 10px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(12,13,16,.10)}
.svc-arrow::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,#94CAB4 18%,#7C82A1 38%,#8C6C8F 52%,#E1483B 70%,#F2966A 86%,transparent 100%);background-size:260% 100%;background-position:200% 0;animation:flowpulse 2.6s linear infinite}
@keyframes flowpulse{to{background-position:-60% 0}}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .svc-flow{flex-direction:column}
  .svc-arrow{flex:0 0 28px;width:3px;height:28px;margin:8px auto}
  .svc-arrow::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,#94CAB4 18%,#7C82A1 38%,#8C6C8F 52%,#E1483B 70%,#F2966A 86%,transparent 100%);background-size:100% 260%;background-position:0 200%;animation:flowpulseV 2.6s linear infinite}
  @keyframes flowpulseV{to{background-position:0 -60%}}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.svc-arrow::after{animation:none}}

/* ===== Engine map — interactive "what do you want to make?" ===== */
.emap2{margin-top:var(--s4)}
.emap2-q{font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.emap2-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 12px}
.emap2-pills button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(12,13,16,.16);background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);border-radius:999px;padding:10px 17px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;transition:box-shadow .2s ease,transform .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.emap2-pills button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(12,13,16,.36)}
.emap2-pills button[aria-selected="true"]{color:#fff;background:var(--grad);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12)}
.emap2-path{margin-top:24px}
.emap2-path-h{font-size:1.02rem;color:#4a4a4e;margin-bottom:14px}
.emap2-path-h strong{color:var(--ink)}
.emap2-steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch;gap:0}
.emap2-steps li{flex:1;min-width:150px;border:2px solid rgba(12,13,16,.12);border-radius:14px;padding:14px;background:var(--bg)}
.emap2-steps li.is-goal{border:2px solid transparent;background:linear-gradient(var(--bg),var(--bg)) padding-box,var(--grad) border-box}
.emap2-steps .es-svc{display:block;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a8a90;margin-bottom:5px}
.emap2-steps strong{font-size:1rem;display:block}
.emap2-steps p{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:300;color:#55555b;margin-top:4px}
.emap2-conn{flex:0 0 30px;align-self:center;height:3px;border-radius:3px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(12,13,16,.10)}
.emap2-conn::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#7C82A1,#E1483B,transparent);background-size:260% 100%;background-position:200% 0;animation:flowpulse 2.6s linear infinite}
.emap2-note{margin-top:18px;font-size:.95rem;color:#55555b;line-height:1.6}
.emap2-note.warn{color:var(--red)}
@media (max-width:780px){.emap2-steps{flex-direction:column}.emap2-conn{flex:0 0 24px;width:3px;height:24px;margin:6px auto}}

/* ---- Studio section nav (sticky jump links) ---- */
.studio-nav{position:sticky;top:58px;z-index:40;background:rgba(247,247,248,.9);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.2) blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(1.2) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(12,13,16,.08)}
.studio-nav .wrap{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}
.studio-nav a{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid rgba(12,13,16,.14);transition:border-color .2s ease}
.studio-nav a:hover{border-color:rgba(12,13,16,.36)}
section[id]{scroll-margin-top:120px}
@media (max-width:600px){.studio-nav a{font-size:.78rem;padding:5px 11px}}

/* ---- Sizzle page (fits the viewport, native controls) ---- */
.sizzle-stage{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 48px) 0 40px}
.sizzle-stage .wrap{width:100%}
.sz-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.sz-head h1{margin-bottom:8px}
.sizzle-video{position:relative;width:min(100%, calc((100vh - 430px) * 1.7778));aspect-ratio:16/9;margin-top:28px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.20)}
.sizzle-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

/* ---- 7/1 review: case-study tiles + need tags ---- */
.case-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.case-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-bottom:2px; }
.tag {
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding:3px 9px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(12,13,16,.16);
  color:var(--ink); background:rgba(12,13,16,.04);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.case-roi { font-weight:600; margin-top:2px; }
.case-roi .nm { font-weight:700; }
.need-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin-top:var(--s4); }
/* pill uses an inset ring (not a border) so the gradient fill reaches the fully
   rounded ends instead of being clipped — same technique as the "what you need" pills */
.need-tag {
  display:inline-block; text-decoration:none;
  padding:11px 20px; border-radius:999px; border:none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(12,13,16,.18);
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600; transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.need-tag:hover, .need-tag:focus-visible {
  color:#fff; background:var(--grad);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* homepage case-study tiles: looping video sits as a contained rectangle
   inside the card (not full-bleed), transparent background, no black frame */
.case-vid {
  border-radius: 12px; overflow:hidden; background:transparent; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.case-vid iframe { width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; border:0; display:block; pointer-events:none; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV DRAWER (dedicated, touch-first) — built by main.js
   ============================================================ */
.mnav { display: none; }
html.mnav-lock, html.mnav-lock body { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 68px; }                 /* shorter fixed bar in mobile mode */
  .nav-links { display: none !important; } /* retire the cramped hover menu on mobile */

  .mnav {
    display: block; position: fixed; inset: var(--nav-h) 0 0 0; z-index: 99;
    background: rgba(12,13,16,0.34);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .22s ease, visibility .22s;
  }
  .mnav.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .mnav-panel {
    background: var(--bg);
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: var(--s2) 0 calc(var(--s16) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    transform: translateY(-10px); transition: transform .22s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  }
  .mnav.open .mnav-panel { transform: none; }

  .mnav a, .mnav-acc {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: left;
    padding: 15px var(--s6); min-height: 54px;
    font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
    background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12,13,16,0.08); cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mnav a:active, .mnav-acc:active { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.05); }
  .mnav a.cur { background: rgba(12,13,16,0.05); box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--ink); }
  .mnav-chev {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--ink); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink);
    transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .2s ease; opacity: .55;
  }
  .mnav-acc.open .mnav-chev { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
  .mnav-sub { display: none; background: rgba(12,13,16,0.028); }
  .mnav-sub.open { display: block; }
  .mnav-sublink { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; padding-left: calc(var(--s6) + 16px); min-height: 50px; }
  .mnav-sub2 { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.82; padding-left: calc(var(--s6) + 34px); min-height: 46px; }
  .mnav-cta {
    justify-content: center; margin: var(--s6) var(--s6) 0; min-height: 54px;
    border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg)) padding-box, var(--grad) border-box;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE LAYOUT / SPACING / ACCESSIBILITY (mobile only)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }                 /* kill stray horizontal scroll from blobs */
  section { padding: clamp(34px, 7vw, 52px) 0 clamp(22px, 5vw, 34px); }
  .wrap { padding: 0 var(--s4); }
  img, video, iframe, svg { max-width: 100%; }        /* nothing overflows the viewport */
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s8)) 0 var(--s12); }
  .page-hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s8)) 0 var(--s8); }
  .hero-sub { margin: var(--s4) 0 var(--s6); }
  .divider { margin-top: var(--s4); margin-bottom: var(--s4); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 64px; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.4vw, 2.6rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.6vw, 2.05rem); }
  .lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
  .statement { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.6vw, 2rem); }
  .engine-lockup img { max-width: 100% !important; }
  .need-tags { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .need-tag { width: 100%; text-align: center; }      /* stacked, easy tap targets */
  .cta-band .btn { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; }
}

/* Three Ps — subtle eyebrow that props up each service (Proof/Persuade/Produce) */
.svc-p { display:block; font-size:0.64rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9a9a9e; margin-bottom:5px; }
.hero-p { display:block; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9a9a9e; margin-bottom:14px; }

/* Case-study story body — one consistent, readable size + comfortable spacing */
.case-copy p { font-size: 1.16rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.15em; max-width: 68ch; }
.case-copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }