/* ============================================================
   AURENEX GROUP — style.css (v2)
   "Architectural Intelligence" — a design system rooted in the
   A-with-gold-network brand mark. Dense, precise, editorial.

    01. Tokens (color / type / space / motion)
    02. Reset + base
    03. Typography system
    04. Layout (container / grid / section)
    05. Decorative (grid, orbs, network lines, precision marks)
    06. Header + navigation
    07. Brand mark (logo component)
    08. Buttons & links
    09. Hero (homepage + inner pages)
    10. Capability marquee
    11. Section-head + numbered plates
    12. Cards (service / industry / insight / metric)
    13. Why / pillars / sub-brand
    14. Solutions / service-detail / process
    15. CTA band
    16. Forms
    17. Tabs / accordion / filters
    18. Article (insights detail)
    19. Legal + long-form
    20. 404
    21. Footer
    22. Utilities
    23. Reveal + motion
    24. Accessibility
    25. Responsive
   ============================================================ */

/* 01. TOKENS ------------------------------------------------ */
:root {
  /* Brand palette — calibrated from the Aurenex brand guide */
  --ink:            #0B1430;      /* Deep Midnight Navy — primary surface */
  --ink-950:        #070D22;      /* Deeper void */
  --ink-900:        #0D1B36;      /* Raised surface (matches logo left-A) */
  --ink-800:        #142547;      /* Elevated */
  --ink-700:        #1C3261;      /* Lines / dividers strong */

  --royal:          #1E4ED8;      /* Royal Blue — matches logo right-A */
  --royal-600:      #1840B5;
  --royal-500:      #2456E8;
  --royal-400:      #4F7AF2;
  --royal-100:      #DDE6FA;

  --gold:           #D4A537;      /* Auric Gold — matches logo network */
  --gold-500:       #C89A2B;
  --gold-300:       #E8C775;
  --gold-200:       #F0D89A;

  --paper:          #F7F9FC;      /* Soft White */
  --paper-dim:      #E8ECF2;
  --slate:          #6C7A89;      /* Slate Gray */
  --slate-300:      #8E99A8;
  --slate-100:      #BFC6D1;
  --slate-50:       #DDE2E9;

  --line:           rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.08);
  --line-strong:    rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.18);
  --line-gold:      rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.35);

  /* Surfaces */
  --surface:        var(--ink);
  --surface-raised: var(--ink-900);
  --surface-elev:   var(--ink-800);

  /* Gradients — cinematic */
  --grad-vignette:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 18% 14%, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.28), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 82% 40%, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-950) 100%);
  --grad-gold:      linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D89A 0%, #E8C775 30%, #D4A537 65%, #A78024 100%);
  --grad-royal:     linear-gradient(135deg, #4F7AF2 0%, #2456E8 55%, #1840B5 100%);
  --grad-text-gold: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5E1A8 0%, #E8C775 40%, #D4A537 100%);
  --grad-text-paper:linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E8ECF2 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans:    "DM Sans", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Bricolage Grotesque", "DM Sans", ui-sans-serif, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Fluid type scale */
  --fs-hero:    clamp(2.5rem, 5vw + 0.5rem, 5.25rem);  /* large display, safe */
  --fs-display: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw + 1rem, 4rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 3.25rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(1.625rem, 1.6vw + 1rem, 2.375rem);
  --fs-h3:      1.375rem;
  --fs-body:    1.0625rem;
  --fs-sm:      0.9375rem;
  --fs-xs:      0.8125rem;
  --fs-micro:   0.6875rem;

  --lh-tight: 1.02;
  --lh-snug:  1.2;
  --lh-base:  1.62;

  --track-tight:  -0.03em;
  --track-wider:  0.02em;
  --track-mono:   0.12em;
  --track-caps:   0.2em;

  /* Spacing */
  --s-0: 0;
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px;
  --s-5: 24px; --s-6: 32px; --s-7: 48px; --s-8: 64px;
  --s-9: 96px; --s-10: 128px; --s-11: 160px; --s-12: 200px;

  /* Radii — deliberately modest; this is an architectural brand, not a toy */
  --r-xs: 2px;
  --r-sm: 4px;
  --r-md: 8px;
  --r-lg: 14px;
  --r-xl: 22px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-md:    0 16px 40px rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg:    0 32px 80px rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.6);
  --shadow-royal: 0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.35), 0 24px 56px rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.28);
  --shadow-gold:  0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.4), 0 20px 44px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-inset: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out-expo:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:    cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --ease-gentle:    cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --dur-fast: 200ms;
  --dur-base: 320ms;
  --dur-slow: 640ms;
  --dur-slowest: 1200ms;

  /* Layout */
  --container:        1320px;
  --container-narrow: 960px;
  --container-wide:   1600px;
  --nav-h:            84px;
  --nav-h-mobile:     68px;
}

/* 02. RESET + BASE ------------------------------------------ */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body,
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,
p,figure,blockquote,dl,dd,ul,ol,pre { margin: 0; }
ul,ol { padding: 0; list-style: none; }
img,picture,svg,video,canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button,input,select,textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
table { border-collapse: collapse; }

:root { color-scheme: dark; }

::selection {
  background: var(--royal);
  color: var(--paper);
}

/* 03. TYPOGRAPHY -------------------------------------------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-base);
  color: var(--paper);
  background: var(--surface);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01","cv11";
  overflow-x: clip;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-tight);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 100, "opsz" 24;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-variation-settings: "wdth" 96, "opsz" 60; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-variation-settings: "wdth" 98, "opsz" 44; }
h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 94, "opsz" 96;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
  hyphens: none;
  max-width: 100%;
}

p { color: var(--slate-100); }
.lead {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  max-width: 62ch;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Eyebrow / kicker — mono, uppercase, gold */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}
.eyebrow.center {
  justify-content: center;
}
.eyebrow.center::after {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

/* Numbered section plate — 01 / 07 */
.plate {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
}
.plate .plate-num {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.plate .plate-bar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 6px 3px 0;
}

.text-gold {
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.text-paper {
  background: var(--grad-text-paper);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.text-royal { color: var(--royal-400); }
.text-slate { color: var(--slate); }
.text-muted { color: var(--slate-300); }

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-wider);
}

a { transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out-expo); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }

code,pre { font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* 04. LAYOUT ------------------------------------------------ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--s-6);
}
.container-narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--s-6); }
.container-wide { max-width: var(--container-wide); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--s-6); }

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--s-11);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.section-sm { padding-block: var(--s-8); }
.section-lg { padding-block: var(--s-12); }

.bg-ink      { background: var(--ink); }
.bg-ink-deep { background: var(--ink-950); }
.bg-raised   { background: var(--surface-raised); }
.bg-paper    { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }
.bg-paper h1,.bg-paper h2,.bg-paper h3 { color: var(--ink); }
.bg-paper p { color: #2A3350; }
.bg-paper .eyebrow { color: #A7812A; }

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.grid-2   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.grid-6   { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); }

.split-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .split-2 {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
    gap: var(--s-9);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .split-2.center-v { align-items: center; }
  .split-2.alt > :first-child { order: 2; }
}

.split-12 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
}
@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .split-12 {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
    gap: var(--s-8);
  }
}

.stack { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
.stack-sm { gap: var(--s-3); }
.stack-lg { gap: var(--s-7); }

.flex { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.flex-center { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.flex-between { justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }

/* 05. DECORATIVE LAYERS ------------------------------------- */
.bg-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247,249,252,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,249,252,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.bg-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(247,249,252,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.orb-royal { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.7) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.orb-gold  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.55) 0%, transparent 70%); }

.rule-gold {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 15%, var(--gold) 85%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Cross-hair precision marks for card corners */
.cross {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.cross::before,
.cross::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--gold);
}
.cross::before { left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.cross::after  { top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.cross.tl { top: -7px; left: -7px; }
.cross.tr { top: -7px; right: -7px; }
.cross.bl { bottom: -7px; left: -7px; }
.cross.br { bottom: -7px; right: -7px; }

/* Decorative network line — echoes the logo motif */
.network-rule {
  position: relative;
  height: 60px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.network-rule svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* 06. HEADER + NAVIGATION ----------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background var(--dur-base), border-color var(--dur-base), backdrop-filter var(--dur-base);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 20, 48, 0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.nav {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-5);
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-7);
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  padding: 10px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 6px;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--paper); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--paper);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: rgba(247,249,252,0.06); border-color: var(--gold); }
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), opacity var(--dur-base);
}
.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px; background: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after  { top: 6px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(-90deg); opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(90deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: var(--nav-h-mobile) 0 0 0;
  background: var(--ink-950);
  z-index: 45;
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6);
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), opacity var(--dur-base);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-menu ul { display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.mobile-menu a .count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
}
.mobile-menu .btn { margin-top: var(--s-7); width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* 07. BRAND MARK -------------------------------------------- */
/* Faithful SVG reconstruction of the Aurenex logo mark:
   — Dark navy triangle (left half of A, inner shadow)
   — Royal blue triangle (right half)
   — Gold network path with 5 nodes woven through */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 92, "opsz" 24;
}
.brand-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.brand-word {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-word .name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-word .suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-caps);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-lg {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
}
.brand-lg .brand-mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.brand-lg .brand-word .name { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* 08. BUTTONS ----------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --_bg: var(--paper);
  --_fg: var(--ink);
  --_border: transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  background: var(--_bg);
  color: var(--_fg);
  border: 1px solid var(--_border);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
    color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  --_fg: var(--paper);
  background-image: var(--grad-royal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-royal), var(--shadow-inset);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(30,78,216,0.55), 0 28px 64px rgba(30,78,216,0.38), var(--shadow-inset); }

.btn-gold {
  --_fg: var(--ink);
  background-image: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-inset);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,165,55,0.6), 0 28px 64px rgba(212,165,55,0.4), var(--shadow-inset); }

.btn-ghost {
  --_bg: transparent;
  --_fg: var(--paper);
  --_border: var(--line-strong);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(247,249,252,0.05);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

.btn-arrow svg { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.btn-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Link arrow — editorial */
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), gap var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.link-arrow svg { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo); }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 14px; border-bottom-color: currentColor; }
.link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Glass-pill label (tagline near hero) */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.3);
  color: var(--royal-400);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.pill .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18);
  animation: pulse 2.6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* 09. HERO -------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-10));
  padding-bottom: var(--s-11);
  background: var(--grad-vignette);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--s-9);
  }
}

.hero-text {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  max-width: 780px;
  min-width: 0;            /* allow it to shrink inside grid column */
}
.hero-text .display {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  max-width: 100%;
}
.hero-text .display em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline;         /* keep the flow — never inline-block on gradient text */
  white-space: normal;
}
.hero-text .lead { max-width: 52ch; font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.55; }

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  margin-top: var(--s-2);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-mark {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.35));
}
/* Gold node pulse — synchronized wave */
.hero-mark .node {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: node-pulse 3s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
.hero-mark .node:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hero-mark .node:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
.hero-mark .node:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hero-mark .node:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.60s; }

@keyframes node-pulse {
  0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(212, 165, 55, 0)); opacity: 1; }
  50%     { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.85)); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Hero metrics row */
.hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 820px;
}
.metric-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.625rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 92, "opsz" 44;
}
.metric-num .unit { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7em; margin-left: 2px; }
.metric-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Page hero (shorter) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-9));
  padding-bottom: var(--s-9);
  background: var(--grad-vignette);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero .hero-text { max-width: 880px; gap: var(--s-5); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.06;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--slate-300); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }
.breadcrumbs .sep { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--paper); }

/* 10. MARQUEE ----------------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--s-6);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-950);
}
.marquee::before,
.marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 180px;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-950), transparent); }
.marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--ink-950), transparent); }

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-9);
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 46s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 92, "opsz" 28;
}
.marquee-item .bullet {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
}
.marquee-item .bullet::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.6);
}
@keyframes marquee {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* 11. SECTION HEAD ------------------------------------------ */
.section-head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-9);
}
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
.section-head.center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; }
.section-head .plate { margin-bottom: var(--s-1); }

.section-head-split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-9);
}
.section-head-split > :first-child { flex: 1 1 auto; max-width: 720px; }
.section-head-split > :last-child { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 12. CARDS ------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-6);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color var(--dur-base),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base),
    background var(--dur-base);
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(480px 240px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(30,78,216,0.14), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card:hover .cross { opacity: 1; }

.card-icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.26);
  color: var(--royal-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
}
.card-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px; right: -3px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--ink);
}

.card-service, .card-industry, .card-insight {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card-service h3,
.card-industry h3,
.card-insight h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 96, "opsz" 24;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.card-service p,
.card-industry p {
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.card-service { min-height: 280px; }
.card-service .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; }

.card-industry { min-height: 220px; }
.card-industry .card-icon {
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.28);
  color: var(--gold-300);
}
.card-industry .card-icon::after { background: var(--royal-400); }

/* Insight cards — editorial */
.card-insight {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-900);
}
.card-insight .thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-800), var(--ink-950));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.card-insight .thumb svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.card-insight .body {
  padding: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  flex: 1;
}
.card-insight .meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--slate);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.card-insight .meta .tag {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}
.card-insight h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.card-insight p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--slate-100); }
.card-insight .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-3); }

/* Metric card — large editorial number */
.card-metric {
  padding: var(--s-7);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,78,216,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-width: 0;
}
.card-metric::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.card-metric .metric-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 90, "opsz" 72;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: keep-all;
}

/* Pillar / feature blocks — big gold numerals */
.feature-block {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6) var(--s-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.015);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base), background var(--dur-base), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.feature-block:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-gold);
  background: rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.feature-block .num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 88, "opsz" 72;
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.feature-block h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); color: var(--paper); }
.feature-block p { color: var(--slate-100); font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.6; }

/* 13. WHY / PILLARS / SUB-BRAND ----------------------------- */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-5);
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
}
.pillar {
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5) var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  position: relative;
}
.pillar h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.pillar p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
}

.sub-brand-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
}
.sub-brand {
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), border-color var(--dur-base), background var(--dur-base);
  background: rgba(247,249,252,0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sub-brand:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--line-gold);
  background: rgba(247,249,252,0.04);
}
.sub-brand .sb-mark {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-4);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.sub-brand .name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 96, "opsz" 18;
}
.sub-brand .name em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
}
.sub-brand .desc {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 14. SOLUTIONS / SERVICE-DETAIL / PROCESS ------------------ */
.solutions-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-4);
}
.solution-item {
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6) var(--s-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), border-color var(--dur-base);
}
.solution-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--line-gold);
}
.solution-item .index {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.solution-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 96, "opsz" 24;
}
.solution-item .challenge {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.solution-item .outcome {
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.solution-item .outcome strong { color: var(--paper); }

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  padding: var(--s-5) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px; left: 0;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.8);
}
.process-step .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.process-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
}

/* Services detail layout */
.service-detail {
  padding-block: var(--s-11);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.service-detail:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.service-detail .split-2 { align-items: start; }
.service-detail h2 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.service-detail ul.check {
  display: grid; gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-top: var(--s-5);
}
.service-detail ul.check li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 22px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.service-detail ul.check li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--ink);
}
.service-detail .meta-card {
  padding: var(--s-7);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), var(--ink-950));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
}
.service-detail .meta-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.service-detail .meta-card ul { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.service-detail .meta-card li {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  padding-left: var(--s-4);
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-detail .meta-card li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 10px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.service-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(11, 20, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  z-index: 20;
  padding-block: 14px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.service-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  padding-inline: var(--s-6);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.service-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
  position: relative;
}
.service-nav a::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 8px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.service-nav a:hover,
.service-nav a.active {
  color: var(--paper);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

/* 15. CTA BAND ---------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-11) var(--s-7);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(650px 340px at 20% 0%, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 450px at 100% 100%, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-800) 0%, var(--ink-950) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247,249,252,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,249,252,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 75%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.cta-band .inner {
  max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: grid; gap: var(--s-5);
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.cta-band .actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 16. FORMS ------------------------------------------------- */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); }
.form-row { display: grid; gap: var(--s-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .form-row.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.field { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: rgba(247,249,252,0.02);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
  width: 100%;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 150px; line-height: 1.55; }
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--slate); opacity: 0.8; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--royal-400);
  background: rgba(30,78,216,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,78,216,0.18);
}
.field .error-msg {
  display: none;
  color: #FF9B9B;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-wider);
}
.field.invalid input,
.field.invalid select,
.field.invalid textarea { border-color: #FF9B9B; }
.field.invalid .error-msg { display: block; }

.form-status {
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  display: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(41, 203, 131, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(41, 203, 131, 0.3);
  color: #9AF2C7;
}
.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(255, 155, 155, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 155, 155, 0.3);
  color: #FFB8B8;
}

.contact-info {
  padding: var(--s-7);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-900), var(--ink-950));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-5);
}
.contact-info .line {
  display: grid; gap: 6px;
  padding-block: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-info .line:first-of-type { padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
.contact-info .line .label {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info .line .value { color: var(--paper); font-size: 0.9375rem; }

.trust-points { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.trust-points li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 22px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.trust-points li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--ink);
}

/* 17. TABS / ACCORDION / FILTERS ---------------------------- */
.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}
.tab {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.tab:hover { color: var(--paper); }
.tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  color: var(--paper);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel[aria-hidden="false"] {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}
.filter-chip {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.filter-chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-300); }
.filter-chip.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.accordion-item { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 98, "opsz" 18;
}
.accordion-trigger .icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out-expo), background var(--dur-fast);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.accordion-content p {
  padding-bottom: var(--s-6);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 72ch;
}

/* 18. ARTICLE ----------------------------------------------- */
.article { padding-block: var(--s-10); }
.article-wrap {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--s-6);
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--slate);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.article-meta .tag {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}
.article h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 92, "opsz" 72;
}
.article-lead {
  font-size: 1.3125rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}
.article-hero {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-body {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--slate-100);
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.3125rem; margin-top: var(--s-7); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.article-body ul,.article-body ol { margin: 0 0 var(--s-5) var(--s-5); padding-left: 10px; }
.article-body ul li,.article-body ol li { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); list-style: disc; padding-left: 4px; }
.article-body ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--paper); font-weight: 600; }
.article-body a { color: var(--gold-300); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,55,0.4); }
.article-body a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

.pullquote {
  margin: var(--s-8) 0;
  padding: var(--s-7);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  line-height: 1.32;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.06), transparent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 96, "opsz" 30;
}

.article-byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding-block: var(--s-7);
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-byline .avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-royal);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-inset);
}
.article-byline .name {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.article-byline .role {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* 19. LEGAL ------------------------------------------------- */
.legal { padding-block: var(--s-10); }
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: var(--s-9); }
}
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-5));
  align-self: start;
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - var(--s-8));
  overflow: auto;
}
.legal-toc h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.legal-toc ul { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.legal-toc a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 12px;
  display: block;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.legal-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.legal-body { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--slate-100); max-width: 70ch; }
.legal-body h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-top: var(--s-8); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); color: var(--paper); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.legal-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.legal-body h3 { font-size: 1.1875rem; margin-top: var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.legal-body p { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.legal-body ul { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4) var(--s-5); }
.legal-body ul li { list-style: disc; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.legal-body strong { color: var(--paper); }

/* 20. 404 --------------------------------------------------- */
.err {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-8)) var(--s-6) var(--s-9);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-vignette);
}
.err .code {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 14rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 85, "opsz" 144;
}
.err h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.err p {
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
  color: var(--slate-100);
}
.err .actions { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.err .suggestions {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.err .suggestions a {
  color: var(--slate-100);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.err .suggestions a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* 21. FOOTER ------------------------------------------------ */
.site-footer {
  padding-block: var(--s-10) var(--s-6);
  background: var(--ink-950);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(247,249,252,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,249,252,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, black 0%, transparent 60%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, black 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 36ch; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-brand .consult-card {
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: rgba(247,249,252,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 360px;
}
.footer-brand .consult-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-wider);
  color: var(--slate);
}
.footer-bottom .legal { display: flex; gap: var(--s-6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom .legal a:hover { color: var(--paper); }

.social {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 10px;
  margin-top: var(--s-4);
}
.social a {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 22. UTILITIES --------------------------------------------- */
.u-center { text-align: center; }
.u-right { text-align: right; }
.u-mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.u-mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.u-mt-5 { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.u-mt-6 { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.u-mt-7 { margin-top: var(--s-7); }
.u-mt-8 { margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.u-mt-9 { margin-top: var(--s-9); }
.u-hidden { display: none !important; }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* 23. REVEAL + MOTION --------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo),
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 600ms; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 700ms; }

/* Hero text enter animation */
.hero-enter {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: heroIn 1s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.hero-enter:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero-enter:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.hero-enter:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-enter:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-enter:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
@keyframes heroIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Draw-in stroke animation for the hero mark lines */
.draw-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  animation: draw 2.4s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes draw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeOnly 1s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.fade-in-d1 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.fade-in-d2 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.fade-in-d3 { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.fade-in-d4 { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.fade-in-d5 { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@keyframes fadeOnly { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* 24. ACCESSIBILITY ----------------------------------------- */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px; top: 0;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-sm) 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,*::before,*::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .marquee-track { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  .reveal,.reveal-stagger > *,.hero-enter,.fade-in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero-mark .node { animation: none !important; }
  .draw-line { stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; animation: none !important; }
}

/* 25. RESPONSIVE -------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  :root { --nav-h: var(--nav-h-mobile); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .section { padding-block: var(--s-9); }
  .cta-band { padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-5); }
  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-8)); min-height: auto; }
  .hero-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .hero-text .display { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 4rem); }
}

/* ============================================================
   26. EDITORIAL DISPATCH — signature layer
   ============================================================ */

/* Scroll progress rail — thin gold line at top of viewport */
.scroll-rail {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.08);
  z-index: 60;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroll-rail::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: var(--progress, 0%);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.6), 0 0 1px rgba(212, 165, 55, 1);
  transition: width 80ms linear;
}

/* Atmospheric grain overlay — site-wide, fixed, never distracts */
.grain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 55;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0.5 0'/></filter><rect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-size: 300px 300px;
  animation: grainShift 8s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  16%  { transform: translate(-5%, 3%); }
  33%  { transform: translate(3%, -4%); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-2%, 2%); }
  66%  { transform: translate(4%, 4%); }
  83%  { transform: translate(-4%, -3%); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}

/* System status strip — live-telemetry bar under hero */
.status-strip {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,78,216,0.05), rgba(212,165,55,0.03) 50%, rgba(30,78,216,0.05)),
    rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
}
.status-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
}
.status-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.status-item .tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.status-item .value {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.status-led {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
  animation: ledPulse 1.8s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes ledPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%     { opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* Oversized editorial ticker / kicker — e.g. INTELLIGENCE · SYSTEMS · SCALE */
.mega-ticker {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--s-9);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.mega-ticker::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 50% 50%, rgba(30,78,216,0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.mega-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  width: max-content;
  animation: megaScroll 40s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}
.mega-ticker:hover .mega-ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.mega-ticker-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--paper);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 88, "opsz" 144;
}
.mega-ticker-word.outline {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.18);
  text-stroke: 1px rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.18);
}
.mega-ticker-dot {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes megaScroll {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Section corner brackets — architectural "L" marks at each corner */
.framed {
  position: relative;
}
.framed::before,
.framed::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.framed::before {
  top: var(--s-5); left: var(--s-5);
  border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0;
}
.framed::after {
  bottom: var(--s-5); right: var(--s-5);
  border-left: 0; border-top: 0;
}
.framed .frame-extra-tr,
.framed .frame-extra-bl {
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.framed .frame-extra-tr {
  top: var(--s-5); right: var(--s-5);
  border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0;
}
.framed .frame-extra-bl {
  bottom: var(--s-5); left: var(--s-5);
  border-right: 0; border-top: 0;
}

/* Section meta strip — "§ 03 · PRACTICE · ENGINEERING · APRIL 2026" */
.sec-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
}
.sec-meta .pilcrow {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.sec-meta .item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.sec-meta .item .dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--slate);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.sec-meta .item strong {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sec-meta .spacer {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}

/* Drop cap — editorial article opener */
.drop-cap::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 80, "opsz" 144;
  float: left;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 0.88;
  padding: 4px 14px 0 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* Title scramble — runtime JS wraps each WORD in <span class="word">
   so the browser still breaks lines at whitespace, not inside words. */
.scramble {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
}
.scramble .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40%);
  animation: wordIn 0.75s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
@keyframes wordIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* Gradient em keeps flowing even when its inner text is word-wrapped.
   Each wrapped .word inside em needs its own gradient because inline-block
   children form their own rendering context and don't inherit the parent's
   background-clip: text effect. */
.scramble em {
  display: inline;
}
.scramble em .word,
.display em .word {
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Service showcase — editorial asymmetric grid */
.showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .showcase { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.showcase-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  min-height: 340px;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .showcase-item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
  .showcase-item:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 0; }
}
.showcase-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 260px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), rgba(30,78,216,0.12), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base);
  z-index: -1;
}
.showcase-item:hover { background: rgba(247,249,252,0.01); }
.showcase-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.showcase-item .sh-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.showcase-item .sh-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  color: var(--royal-400);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.showcase-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.6vw + 1rem, 2.375rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 92, "opsz" 48;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.showcase-item p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.showcase-item .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Service card connector overlay — SVG canvas for drawing lines */
.connector-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.connector-svg path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow);
}
.connector-svg.is-drawn path {
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: drawConnector 2s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes drawConnector {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Editorial aside — pull-out panels inside long-form content */
.aside-note {
  padding: var(--s-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-left-width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,165,55,0.06), transparent);
  margin: var(--s-7) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.aside-note::before {
  content: "§";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--ink-950);
  padding: 0 8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.aside-note .label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.aside-note p {
  color: var(--slate-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Cursor spotlight — a soft royal glow that follows mouse site-wide */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.08) 0%, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  transition: opacity 300ms var(--ease-out-expo);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-glow.active { opacity: 1; }

/* Editorial footnote mark — used for labeling sections like [§.01] */
.foot-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Large-scale display eyebrow variant — for big section titles */
.display-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.display-label .chip {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Ambient background for bold hero sections — perpetual subtle motion */
.ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.ambient-bg .orb-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
}
.ambient-bg .orb-a {
  top: -200px; left: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,78,216,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: driftA 18s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
.ambient-bg .orb-b {
  bottom: -200px; right: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,55,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: driftB 22s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes driftA {
  to { transform: translate(120px, 80px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes driftB {
  to { transform: translate(-100px, -60px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Numbered title — combining giant numeral with h2 */
.numbered-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 920px;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .numbered-title {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--s-6);
  }
}
.numbered-title .big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4vw + 1rem, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 85, "opsz" 96;
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.numbered-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 1.6vw + 1rem, 2.25rem);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Spin animations used in hero mark ambient rings */
.spin-slow    { transform-origin: 320px 320px; animation: spin 90s linear infinite; }
.spin-slow-rev { transform-origin: 320px 320px; animation: spin 120s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Hero mark subtle "breathing" so it's never fully static */
.hero-mark {
  animation: breathe 8s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes breathe {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.012); }
}

/* Button light-sweep on hover — premium micro-interaction */
.btn-primary::after,
.btn-gold::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  transition: left 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after,
.btn-gold:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

/* Card corner lift — gold rule slides in on hover */
.card {
  position: relative;
}
.card > .edge-top {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover > .edge-top { width: 100%; }

/* Hero text cascading entrance — don't collide with .scramble */
.hero-text > *:not(.scramble) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: heroRise 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.hero-text > *:nth-child(1):not(.scramble) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-text > *:nth-child(2):not(.scramble) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-text > *:nth-child(3):not(.scramble) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-text > *:nth-child(4):not(.scramble) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
@keyframes heroRise {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-mark {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroMarkIn 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.1s forwards,
             breathe 8s var(--ease-in-out) 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes heroMarkIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ============================================================
   26.5 CINEMATIC VIDEO HERO (NEOM-style full-bleed)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--s-8));
  padding-bottom: var(--s-9);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--ink-950);
}

.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Slight scale/filter for cinematic feel */
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.05);
}
.hero-video.is-ready { opacity: 0.65; }

/* Dark veil over video — gradient for text readability */
.hero-veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.35) 40%,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.75) 80%,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.95) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.5) 0%,
      transparent 40%,
      transparent 60%,
      rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.5) 100%);
}

/* Inner vignette with color wash */
.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(30, 78, 216, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 40%, rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.5) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Brand watermark — tiny A-mark top-right of hero */
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 28px);
  right: var(--s-6);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hwFade 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes hwFade { to { opacity: 1; } }
.hero-watermark svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}
.hero-watermark-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-watermark-label .sep {
  color: var(--slate);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-watermark-label { display: none; }
  .hero-watermark { top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 14px); right: 14px; }
  .hero-watermark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
}

/* Content container on top of video */
.hero-cinematic .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Canvas network sits on top of video but subtly, via screen blend */
.hero-cinematic .hero-canvas {
  opacity: 0.5;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Faint grid over the video for editorial/architectural feel */
.hero-cinematic .bg-grid {
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.hero-text-centered {
  max-width: 820px;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--s-6);
}
.hero-cinematic .hero-text .display {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw + 0.5rem, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.hero-cinematic .hero-text .lead {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
  color: rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.85);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.4);
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-metrics {
  margin-top: var(--s-8);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 249, 252, 0.1);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-cinematic .status-strip {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,78,216,0.08), rgba(212,165,55,0.06) 50%, rgba(30,78,216,0.08)),
    rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(212, 165, 55, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

/* Scroll indicator at bottom of hero */
.hero-cinematic::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  animation: scrollCue 2.2s var(--ease-in-out) 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCue {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); }
  30%  { opacity: 1; }
  70%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(14px); }
}

/* Reduced motion — hold video at first frame instead of autoplaying */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-video { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .hero-cinematic::after { animation: none !important; opacity: 0.3 !important; }
  .hero-watermark { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
}

/* Mobile — lower video quality expectation and keep video visible */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-cinematic { min-height: 100vh; padding-bottom: var(--s-8); }
  .hero-cinematic .hero-text .display { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9vw, 3.5rem); }
  .hero-cinematic .hero-metrics { margin-top: var(--s-7); }
  .hero-cinematic .status-strip { font-size: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   27. HERO A-MARK ASSEMBLY CEREMONY
   A 3-second orchestrated opening where the logo builds itself.
   ============================================================ */
.hero-mark .asm-tri-left,
.hero-mark .asm-tri-right,
.hero-mark .asm-tri-shadow,
.hero-mark .asm-bar {
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: asm-reveal 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.hero-mark .asm-tri-left   { animation-delay: 0.3s; animation-name: asm-slide-left; }
.hero-mark .asm-tri-right  { animation-delay: 0.55s; animation-name: asm-slide-right; }
.hero-mark .asm-tri-shadow { animation-delay: 0.85s; }
.hero-mark .asm-bar        { animation-delay: 1.1s; animation-name: asm-bar-expand; }

.hero-mark .asm-polyline {
  stroke-dasharray: 1500;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1500;
  animation: asm-draw 1.6s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.3s forwards;
}

.hero-mark .asm-node {
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: asm-pop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}
.hero-mark .asm-node:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.hero-mark .asm-node:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 1.85s; }
.hero-mark .asm-node:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.hero-mark .asm-node:nth-of-type(4) { animation-delay: 2.35s; }
.hero-mark .asm-node:nth-of-type(5) { animation-delay: 2.6s; }

.hero-mark .asm-ring {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: asm-fade 1s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.hero-mark .asm-ring:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero-mark .asm-ring:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-mark .asm-ring:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* After assembly: nodes enter idle pulse */
.hero-mark .asm-node-idle {
  animation: asm-pop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards,
             asm-idle-pulse 3s var(--ease-in-out) 3.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes asm-reveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } }
@keyframes asm-slide-left {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-80px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes asm-slide-right {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(80px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes asm-bar-expand {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { opacity: 0.85; transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes asm-draw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes asm-pop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.2); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes asm-fade { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes asm-idle-pulse {
  0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(212,165,55,0)); }
  50%     { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212,165,55,0.75)); }
}

/* ============================================================
   28. LIVE DISPATCH WIDGET — fixed bottom-right console
   ============================================================ */
.dispatch {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px; right: 20px;
  width: 280px;
  z-index: 48;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-left-width: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  color: var(--slate-100);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: dispatch-in 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.8s forwards;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(7, 13, 34, 0.45);
}
.dispatch.dismissed {
  animation: dispatch-out 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes dispatch-in {
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes dispatch-out {
  to { transform: translateY(140%); opacity: 0; }
}
.dispatch-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.dispatch-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 10px;
}
.dispatch-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #9AF2C7;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
}
.dispatch-live::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.8);
  animation: ledPulse 1.6s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}
.dispatch-close {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 2px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}
.dispatch-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.dispatch-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 3px 0;
}
.dispatch-row .k { color: var(--slate); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-size: 9.5px; }
.dispatch-row .v { color: var(--paper); text-align: right; }
.dispatch-row .v.gold { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .dispatch { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   29. INNER-PAGE HERO CHAPTER PLATE (reusable across pages)
   ============================================================ */
.chapter-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.chapter-hero .chapter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 6vw + 1rem, 7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variation-settings: "wdth" 82, "opsz" 120;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  background: var(--grad-text-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--s-6);
  right: var(--s-6);
  opacity: 0.6;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .chapter-hero .chapter-num {
    font-size: 4rem;
    top: auto; bottom: var(--s-4);
    right: var(--s-5);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* Reduced-motion clamps for new features */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grain { animation: none !important; }
  .mega-ticker-track { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  .cursor-glow { display: none !important; }
  .status-led { animation: none !important; }
  .ambient-bg .orb-a, .ambient-bg .orb-b { animation: none !important; }
  .scramble .word { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .connector-svg.is-drawn path { animation: none !important; stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
  .hero-mark .asm-tri-left,
  .hero-mark .asm-tri-right,
  .hero-mark .asm-tri-shadow,
  .hero-mark .asm-bar,
  .hero-mark .asm-node,
  .hero-mark .asm-ring { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero-mark .asm-polyline { animation: none !important; stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
  .hero-mark .asm-node-idle { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .dispatch { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .dispatch-live::before { animation: none !important; }
}