/* ===== block-2 ===== */
:root{
    --bg:#ffffff;
    --bg-2:#ffffff;
    --ink:#0B1B33;
    --ink-2:#1B2A45;
    --muted:#5B647A;
    --line:#D9D2BF;
    --amber:#E8A33D;
    --amber-deep:#B8761A;
    --paper:#ffffff;
    --sky:#0B1B33;
    --page-x:clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 72px);
    --section-y:clamp(72px, 8vw, 70px);
    --nav-h:80px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box}
  html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
  body{
    font-family:"Inter Tight", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    background:var(--bg);
    color:#1b1b1b;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  }
  .serif{font-family:"Instrument Serif", "Times New Roman", serif; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .italic{font-style:italic}
  .mono{font-family:"JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .wrap{
    width:100%;
    max-width:none;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-left:var(--page-x);
    padding-right:var(--page-x);
  }

  /* ===== TOP NAV ===== */
  .nav{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:40;
    background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:var(--nav-h);
    padding:12px 0;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; text-decoration:none; line-height:0;}
  .brand-logo{
    display:block;
    height:42px;
    width:auto;
    max-width:min(260px, 38vw);
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:left center;
  }
  .nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px;}
  .nav-links a{color:#1b1b1b; text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--amber-deep)}
  .nav-links a.nav-cta{
    background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); padding:10px 18px; border-radius:999px;
    font-size:13px; font-weight:500; text-decoration:none;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  }
  .nav-cta::after{content:"↗"; font-size:14px;}
  .nav-toggle{
    display:none;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:44px; height:44px;
    padding:0; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
    background:var(--paper); color:#1b1b1b;
    cursor:pointer; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .nav-toggle svg{display:block; width:20px; height:20px;}
  .nav-toggle .icon-close{display:none;}
  .nav.is-open .nav-toggle .icon-menu{display:none;}
  .nav.is-open .nav-toggle .icon-close{display:block;}
  .page-notice{
    background:#1b1b1b;
    color:#f6f3ec;
    font-size:12.5px;
    text-align:center;
    padding:8px 16px;
  }
  .page-notice a{color:#E8A33D; text-decoration:underline;}
  .site-head{position:relative; z-index:10050;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .site-head{
      position:fixed;
      top:0; left:0; right:0;
      z-index:10050;
      background:#fff;
      overflow:visible;
    }
    body{padding-top:calc(36px + var(--nav-h));}
    .nav{
      position:relative;
      top:auto;
      z-index:auto;
      background:#fff;
      backdrop-filter:none;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
    }
    .nav-inner{position:relative;}
    .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
    html.nav-menu-open,
    html.nav-menu-open body{
      overflow:hidden !important;
      overscroll-behavior:none;
      height:100%;
      max-height:100dvh;
    }
    html.nav-menu-open body{
      position:fixed;
      width:100%;
      left:0;
      right:0;
    }
    .nav-links{
      position:absolute;
      left:50%;
      top:100%;
      width:100vw;
      margin-left:-50vw;
      z-index:1;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      align-items:stretch;
      gap:0;
      padding:8px var(--page-x) 28px;
      background:#fff;
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
      box-shadow:0 18px 40px -20px rgba(11,27,51,.25);
      max-height:calc(100dvh - 36px - var(--nav-h));
      overflow-y:auto;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
      transform:none;
      opacity:0;
      visibility:hidden;
      pointer-events:none;
    }
    .nav.is-open .nav-links{
      opacity:1;
      visibility:visible;
      pointer-events:auto;
    }
    .nav-links a{
      display:block;
      padding:14px 0;
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
      font-size:15px;
    }
    .nav-links a:last-child{border-bottom:none; margin-top:8px;}
    .nav-links a.nav-cta{
      justify-content:center;
      text-align:center;
      padding:14px 18px;
    }
  }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    padding-top:var(--section-y);
    padding-bottom:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap:clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
    align-items:start;
  }
  .hero-copy{display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-start;}
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px}
    .hero-card{width:100%; max-height:none; aspect-ratio:auto; min-height:360px}
  }
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    align-self:flex-start;
    width:fit-content;
    max-width:100%;
    padding:6px 12px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px;
    background:var(--paper);
    font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-2);
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .eyebrow{white-space:normal} }
  .eyebrow .dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(232,163,61,0.18);}
  .hero h1{
    font-family:"Instrument Serif", serif;
    font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(48px, 7vw, 104px);
    line-height:0.96;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    margin:22px 0 24px;
    text-wrap:balance;
  }
  .hero h1 .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .hero p.lead{font-size:18px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); max-width:560px; margin:0 0 32px;}
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    padding:14px 22px; border-radius:999px;
    text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;
    border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--amber-deep)}
  .btn-ghost{background:transparent; color:#1b1b1b; border-color:#1b1b1b;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg);}
  .btn .arr{transition:transform .25s}
  .btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px)}

  /* Hero side card — dental visual */
  .hero-card{
    position:relative;
    background:#1b1b1b;
    color:var(--bg);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
    width:100%;
    min-width:0;
    justify-self:stretch;
    aspect-ratio:auto;
    min-height:560px;
    max-height:none;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(11,27,51,0.45);
  }
  /* soft "smile arc" backdrop — replaces runway */
  .hero-card .smile-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 115%, rgba(232,163,61,0.28), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 92%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 65%);
    opacity:0.95;
  }
  .hero-card .grid-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(1px 1px at 22% 16%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(1px 1px at 72% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 46% 8%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 85% 14%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75), transparent 50%);
    opacity:0.7;
  }
  .hero-card > * { position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .hero-card .tag{
    font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .hero-card .tag::before{ content:""; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--amber); }
  .hero-card .stat-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px;}
  .hero-card .stat .n{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:42px; line-height:1; color:var(--bg);}
  .hero-card .stat .l{font-size:11px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.65); margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .hero-card .pin{
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:42%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(232,163,61,0.5);
    display:grid; place-items:center;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .hero-card .pin::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:14px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(232,163,61,0.7);
    animation:spin 24s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-card .pin svg{width:24px; height:24px;}
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

  .hero-metaline{
    --metaline-gap:clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    --metaline-pad:clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
    margin-top:var(--metaline-gap); margin-bottom:0;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:28px;
    padding:var(--metaline-pad) 0;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    align-items:start;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .hero-metaline{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px} }
  .meta .num{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:38px; line-height:1;}
  .meta .lbl{font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:6px;}

  /* ===== SECTION SCAFFOLD ===== */
  section{padding:var(--section-y) 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .sec-head{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    margin-bottom:56px; align-items:start;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .sec-head{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; margin-bottom:36px} }
  .sec-num{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:0.08em;}
  .sec-num b{color:#1b1b1b; font-weight:500;}
  .sec-title{
    font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 64px); line-height:1.02;
    letter-spacing:-0.015em; margin:8px 0 0;
    text-wrap:balance;
  }
  .sec-title .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .sec-blurb{font-size:17px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; max-width:none;}

  /* ===== INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE ===== */
  .industries{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:18px;}
  .ind-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
    padding:24px; position:relative;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .ind-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 24px 40px -28px rgba(11,27,51,0.25);}
  .ind-card.feature{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-color:#1b1b1b;}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-label{color:var(--amber)}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-stat{color:var(--bg)}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-stat-sub{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.7)}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-desc{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.85)}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-divider{background:rgba(246,243,236,0.18)}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .industries{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .industries{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .ind-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px;}
  .ind-label{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .ind-icon{
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid currentColor; opacity:0.6;
    display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:14px;
  }
  .ind-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:28px; line-height:1.08; margin:4px 0 0; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .ind-desc{font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0;}
  .ind-divider{height:1px; background:var(--line); margin:6px 0;}
  .ind-foot{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:14px;}
  .ind-stat{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:34px; line-height:1; color:#1b1b1b;}
  .ind-stat-sub{font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .ind-tag{font-size:11px; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid currentColor; opacity:0.7; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* mini case studies */
  .cases{margin-top:48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .cases{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .case{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .case-img{
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background:
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(11,27,51,0.06) 0 12px, rgba(11,27,51,0.02) 12px 24px),
      var(--bg-2);
    position:relative; display:grid; place-items:center;
  }
  .case-img .ph{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .case-img.case-img--logo{
    aspect-ratio:16/9;
    min-height:220px;
    background:#0a0a0a;
    padding:0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .case-img.case-img--logo::after{display:none;}
  .case-logo-frame{
    width:100%;
    /* height:100%;
    min-height:220px; */
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:22px 28px;
    box-sizing:border-box;
  }
  .case-img.case-img--logo .case-logo{
    display:block;
    width:min(82%, 420px);
    height:auto;
    max-height:72%;
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-apano .case-logo{
    width:min(78%, 390px);
    max-height:68%;
  }
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-mart{background:#f3efe6;}
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-mart .case-logo-frame{background:#f3efe6;}
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-mart .case-logo{
    width:min(72%, 360px);
    max-height:66%;
  }
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-race{background:#ffffff;}
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-race .case-logo-frame{background:#ffffff;}
  .case-img.case-img--logo.case-race .case-logo{
    width:100%;
    max-height:70%;
  }

  /* If a case study uses an actual photograph, fill the whole visual box cleanly. */
  .case-img.case-img--photo .case-logo-frame{padding:0;}
  .case-img.case-img--photo .case-logo{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    max-height:none;
    object-fit:cover;
  }

  @media (max-width:640px){
    .case-img.case-img--logo{min-height:180px;}
    .case-logo-frame{min-height:180px; padding:18px 20px;}
    .case-img.case-img--logo .case-logo{width:78%; max-height:68%;}
  }
  .case-body{padding:22px 22px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;}
  .case-meta{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;}
  .case-meta .chip{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--bg-2); color:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .case-meta .chip.acc{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-color:#1b1b1b;}
  .case-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:24px; line-height:1.15; margin:0;}
  .case-desc{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0;}
  .case-kpis{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:10px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line); margin-top:6px;}
  .case-kpi .n{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:22px; line-height:1; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .case-kpi .l{font-size:10px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* ===== CREDENTIALS ===== */
  .cred-wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap:48px;}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .cred-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .cred-section h3{
    font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 16px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .cred-section h3::after{content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line);}

  .logos{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper); overflow:hidden;}
  .logo{
    aspect-ratio: 3/2;
    display:grid; place-items:center;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:20px; color:#1b1b1b;
    text-align:center; padding:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  .logo .sm{font-family:"Inter Tight",sans-serif; font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); display:block; margin-top:4px;}
  .logo:nth-child(4n){border-right:none}
  .logo:nth-last-child(-n+4){border-bottom:none}

  .certs{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
  .cert{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    padding:16px 18px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:var(--paper);
  }
  .cert-badge{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
    display:grid; place-items:center;
    background:var(--bg-2); color:#1b1b1b;
    font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:18px;
    flex-shrink:0; border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .cert-body{flex:1;}
  .cert-name{font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#1b1b1b;}
  .cert-meta{font-size:12px; color:var(--muted);}
  .cert .vrf{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}

  /* Testimonials */
  .testis{margin-top:48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .testis{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .testi{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
    padding:28px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
  }
  .testi .q{
    font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:24px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    margin:0;
  }
  .testi .q::before{content:"“"; color:var(--amber-deep); font-size:42px; line-height:0; vertical-align:-12px; margin-right:4px;}
  .testi .who{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:16px;}
  .testi .av{width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); display:grid; place-items:center; font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:16px;}
  .testi .n{font-size:14px; font-weight:600;}
  .testi .r{font-size:12px; color:var(--muted);}
  .testi .placeholder{
    font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--muted); padding:4px 8px; border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:6px;
    align-self:flex-start;
  }

  /* ===== MARKETING AWARENESS ===== */
  .awareness{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:18px;}
  .aw{
    padding:28px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  }
  .aw.dark{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-color:#1b1b1b;}
  .aw.dark .aw-mono{color:var(--amber)}
  .aw.dark p{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.85)}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .awareness{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .awareness{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  #content-plan .awareness{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); margin-bottom:18px; }
  @media (max-width:1200px){ #content-plan .awareness{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ #content-plan .awareness{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ===== SEZ SECTION ===== */
  #sez .cp-mix.sez-cover{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); margin-top:0;}
  #sez .sez-cover .cp-mix-n{font-size:26px;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ #sez .cp-mix.sez-cover{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  #sez .sez-focus{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:32px;}
  @media (max-width:1100px){ #sez .sez-focus{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ #sez .sez-focus{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  #sez .sez-subhead{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin:48px 0 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
  #sez .sez-subhead::after{content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line);}
  #sez .sez-approach{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ #sez .sez-approach{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  #sez .sez-tl{margin-top:32px; background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-radius:18px; padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px); display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); align-items:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  #sez .sez-tl::before{content:""; position:absolute; right:-70px; top:-70px; width:280px; height:280px; border-radius:50%; border:1px dashed rgba(232,163,61,0.3);}
  @media (max-width:820px){ #sez .sez-tl{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px;} }
  #sez .sez-tl > *{position:relative; z-index:2;}
  #sez .sez-tl .tl-eyebrow{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);}
  #sez .sez-tl h3{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin:10px 0 0;}
  #sez .sez-tl h3 .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
  #sez .sez-tl p{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.8); margin:14px 0 0; font-size:15px;}
  #sez .sez-tl ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
  #sez .sez-tl li{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.92); padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.16);}
  #sez .sez-tl li:last-child{border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0;}
  #sez .sez-tl li b{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--amber); letter-spacing:0.06em; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:2px; min-width:26px;}

  /* ===== SUB-CATEGORY EXTRAS ===== */
  a.ind-card{text-decoration:none; color:inherit;}
  .ind-card .ind-more{margin-top:auto; font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
  .ind-card.feature .ind-more{color:var(--amber);}
  .ind-card .arr{transition:transform .25s;}
  a.ind-card:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px);}
  .subcat-others{margin-top:18px; border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper); padding:22px 26px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:14px 24px;}
  .subcat-others .so-label{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .subcat-others .so-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:22px; line-height:1.1;}
  .subcat-others .so-items{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-left:auto;}
  .subcat-others .so-items span{font-size:12px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-2); background:var(--bg);}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .subcat-others{padding:20px;} .subcat-others .so-items{margin-left:0;} }

  /* ===== SEZ SPOTLIGHT BAND ===== */
  .sez-spotlight{margin-top:48px; background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-radius:18px; padding:clamp(28px,4vw,44px); display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,44px); align-items:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .sez-spotlight::before{content:""; position:absolute; right:-70px; top:-70px; width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%; border:1px dashed rgba(232,163,61,0.3);}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .sez-spotlight{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px;} }
  .sez-spotlight > *{position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-eyebrow{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);}
  .sez-spotlight h3{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,46px); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin:10px 0 0;}
  .sez-spotlight h3 .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
  .sez-spotlight p{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.82); margin:14px 0 0; font-size:15px;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-side{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cover{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cover span{font-size:12px; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.25); color:rgba(246,243,236,0.9);}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cta{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; align-self:flex-start; padding:14px 22px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--amber); color:#1b1b1b; text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cta:hover{background:var(--bg);}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cta .arr{transition:transform .25s;}
  .sez-spotlight .sp-cta:hover .arr{transform:translateX(3px);}

  /* ===== CHANNELS & TOOLS ===== */
  #tools .tools-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ #tools .tools-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:560px){ #tools .tools-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  #tools .tool{border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper); padding:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;}
  #tools .tool:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 24px 40px -28px rgba(11,27,51,0.25);}
  #tools .tool.dark{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-color:#1b1b1b;}
  #tools .tool.dark .tool-mono{color:var(--amber);}
  #tools .tool.dark .tool-desc{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.85);}
  #tools .tool.dark .tool-plat span{border-color:rgba(246,243,236,0.25); color:rgba(246,243,236,0.9);}
  #tools .tool-mono{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  #tools .tool h4{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:25px; line-height:1.1; margin:0; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  #tools .tool-desc{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; line-height:1.5;}
  #tools .tool-plat{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; margin-top:auto; padding-top:6px;}
  #tools .tool-plat span{font-size:11px; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-2);}
  .aw-mono{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .aw h4{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:30px; line-height:1.1; margin:0; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .aw p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0;}
  .aw ul{margin:8px 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;}
  .aw ul li{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-2); display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:baseline;}
  .aw.dark ul li{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.82)}
  .aw ul li::before{content:"→"; color:var(--amber-deep); font-weight:600;}
  .aw.dark ul li::before{color:var(--amber)}

  .aw .chart{margin-top:8px; border-top:1px dashed currentColor; padding-top:14px; opacity:0.9;}
  .bar-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 40px; gap:10px; align-items:center; font-size:12px; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .bar-row .label{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.85)}
  .bar{height:6px; background:rgba(246,243,236,0.12); border-radius:99px; overflow:hidden;}
  .bar > i{display:block; height:100%; background:var(--amber); border-radius:99px;}
  .bar-row .v{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--bg); text-align:right;}

  /* ===== STRATEGY APPROACH ===== */
  .strategy{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper);
  }
  @media (max-width:980px){ .strategy{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .strategy{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .step{
    position:relative; padding:32px 26px 36px;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;
    min-height:300px;
  }
  .step:last-child{border-right:none;}
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .step{border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
    .step:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}
    .step:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .step{border-right:none !important; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
    .step:first-child{border-top:none}
  }
  .step-num{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:48px; line-height:1; color:var(--amber-deep); display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:6px;}
  .step-num small{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:0.1em;}
  .step h5{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:24px; line-height:1.1; margin:0;}
  .step p{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0; line-height:1.55;}
  .step .tags{margin-top:auto; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px;}
  .step .tags span{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--bg-2); color:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .step::after{
    content:"›"; position:absolute; right:-12px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:16px; color:#1b1b1b; z-index:2;
  }
  .step:last-child::after{display:none}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .step::after{display:none} }

  /* ===== CONTENT PLAN ===== */
  .cp-cal{
    margin-top:48px;
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px;
    padding:32px;
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){ .cp-cal{padding:22px} }
  .cp-cal-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:24px;}
  .cp-cal-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:30px; line-height:1.1; margin:6px 0 0; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .cp-legend{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-2);}
  .cp-legend .lg-dot{width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:3px; display:inline-block; margin-right:4px;}
  .cp-legend .lg-a{background:var(--amber);}
  .cp-legend .lg-b{background:#1b1b1b;}
  .cp-legend .lg-c{background:#3E6E9A;}
  .cp-track-wrap{display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .cp-axis{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr); gap:0;
    font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--muted);
    padding-left:140px; margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .cp-axis span{padding:0 6px;}
  .cp-track{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .cp-row-label{width:128px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2); font-weight:500;}
  .cp-row{
    position:relative; flex:1; height:28px;
    background:
      repeating-linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0 calc(100%/12 - 1px), rgba(11,27,51,0.06) calc(100%/12 - 1px) calc(100%/12));
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cp-bar{
    position:absolute; top:3px; bottom:3px;
    border-radius:4px;
    font-size:11px; line-height:22px; padding:0 8px;
    color:var(--paper); white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis;
    box-shadow:inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  .cp-bar.a{background:var(--amber); color:#1b1b1b;}
  .cp-bar.b{background:#1b1b1b;}
  .cp-bar.c{background:#3E6E9A;}
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .cp-axis{padding-left:0; font-size:9px;}
    .cp-axis span{padding:0 2px;}
    .cp-row-label{width:auto; min-width:88px; font-size:11px;}
    .cp-track{gap:6px;}
    .cp-bar{font-size:10px;}
  }

  .cp-kw{margin-top:32px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:32px;}
  @media (max-width:700px){ .cp-kw{padding:22px} }
  .cp-kw-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .cp-kw-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .cp-kw-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .cp-kw-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .cp-kw-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
    padding:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
    background:var(--bg);
  }
  .cp-kw-tag{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .cp-kw-vol{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:30px; line-height:1; color:#1b1b1b;}
  .cp-kw-vol small{font-family:"Inter Tight",sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:0.05em; margin-left:4px;}
  .cp-kw-card ul{margin:6px 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px;}
  .cp-kw-card li{
    font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-2);
    padding:5px 8px; background:var(--paper); border-radius:5px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .cp-kw-card li::before{content:"› "; color:var(--amber-deep); font-weight:600;}

  .cp-mix{
    margin-top:32px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:0;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
    background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg);
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .cp-mix{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .cp-mix{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
  .cp-mix-cell{padding:20px; border-right:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.16); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;}
  .cp-mix-cell:last-child{border-right:none;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .cp-mix-cell:nth-child(3n){border-right:none}
    .cp-mix-cell:nth-child(n+4){border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.16)}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .cp-mix-cell{border-right:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.16) !important;}
    .cp-mix-cell:nth-child(2n){border-right:none !important;}
    .cp-mix-cell:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.16) !important;}
  }
  .cp-mix-n{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:34px; line-height:1; color:var(--amber);}
  .cp-mix-l{font-size:12px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.78);}

  /* ===== THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ===== */
  .thought{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:18px;}
  .article{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .thought{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .thought{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .a-thumb{
    aspect-ratio:5/3;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,27,51,0.06) 0 12px, rgba(11,27,51,0.02) 12px 24px), var(--bg-2);
    display:grid; place-items:center; position:relative;
  }
  .a-thumb.dark{background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 100%, rgba(232,163,61,0.25), transparent 65%), #1b1b1b;}
  .a-thumb .play{width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:18px; color:#1b1b1b;}
  .a-thumb .ph{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .a-thumb.dark .ph{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.6)}
  .a-body{padding:22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1;}
  .a-meta{display:flex; gap:10px; font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);}
  .a-meta .type{color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .a-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:22px; line-height:1.18; margin:0; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .article.lg .a-title{font-size:30px;}
  .a-excerpt{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0;}
  .a-foot{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:auto; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted);}
  .a-foot a{color:#1b1b1b; text-decoration:none; font-weight:500;}
  .a-foot a:hover{color:var(--amber-deep)}

  /* ===== RESULTS ===== */
  .results-shell{
    background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-radius:18px;
    padding:64px 56px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .results-shell{padding:40px 28px} }
  .results-shell::before{content:""; position:absolute; right:-80px; top:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(232,163,61,0.25);}
  .results-shell::after{content:""; position:absolute; right:-40px; top:-40px; width:240px; height:240px; border-radius:50%; border:1px dashed rgba(232,163,61,0.35);}
  .results-head{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px; margin-bottom:48px; align-items:end; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .results-head{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .results-head h2{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(36px,4.4vw,60px); line-height:1.02; margin:8px 0 0; letter-spacing:-0.015em;}
  .results-head h2 .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
  .results-head p{color:rgba(246,243,236,0.78); margin:0; max-width:480px;}
  .results-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.18);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.18);
    position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .results-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }
  .kpi{padding:28px 22px; border-right:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.18); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;}
  .kpi:last-child{border-right:none}
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .kpi:nth-child(2n){border-right:none}
    .kpi:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.18);}
  }
  .kpi .n{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:56px; line-height:0.9; color:var(--bg);}
  .kpi .n small{font-size:24px; color:var(--amber);}
  .kpi .l{font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.7);}
  .kpi .tag{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); margin-top:4px;}

  .results-foot{margin-top:36px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .results-foot{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
  .res-mini{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; padding:18px 0;}
  .res-mini .lbl{font-size:11px; color:var(--amber); letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .res-mini .ttl{font-size:15px; color:var(--bg);}
  .res-mini .desc{font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.7);}

  /* ===== CTA / FOOTER ===== */
  .cta{padding:15px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:40px; align-items:center;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .cta{grid-template-columns:1fr; align-items:start} }
  .cta h2{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:clamp(40px,5.2vw,76px); line-height:1; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin:0; text-wrap:balance;}
  .cta h2 .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  .cta-side{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; min-width:280px;}
  .cta-side .row{font-size:14px; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:baseline;}
  .cta-side .row.row-address{align-items:flex-start;}
  .cta-side .row.row-address b{padding-top:2px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .cta-side .row.row-address span{line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink-2);}
  .cta-side .row b{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); font-weight:500; min-width:60px;}
  .cta-side .row a{color:#1b1b1b; text-decoration:none; border-bottom:1px solid #1b1b1b;}
  .cta-social{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    margin-top:8px; padding-top:18px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); width:100%;
  }
  .cta-social-label{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-right:4px;}
  .cta-social-links{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .cta-social a{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); color:#1b1b1b;
    display:grid; place-items:center; text-decoration:none;
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .cta-social a:hover{background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg); border-color:#1b1b1b; transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .cta-social a svg{width:20px; height:20px; display:block;}

  .cta-locations{margin-top:2px; width:100%;}
  .cta-location-links{display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .cta-locations a.is-current{color:var(--amber-deep); border-bottom-color:var(--amber-deep); font-weight:600;}


  #contact{border-bottom:none; padding-top:0; padding-bottom:0;}
  #contact footer{margin-top:var(--section-y); padding:10px 0 10px;}
  footer{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:36px 0; font-size:13px; color:var(--muted);
    display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
    text-align:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE: TABLET ===== */
  @media (max-width:1024px){
    :root{--nav-h:72px;}
    .brand-logo{height:46px;}
    .nav-links{gap:24px;}
    .hero p.lead{font-size:17px;}
    .cases{margin-top:36px;}
    .testis{margin-top:36px;}
    .cp-cal{margin-top:36px;}
    .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .logo:nth-child(4n){border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
    .logo:nth-child(3n){border-right:none;}
    .logo:nth-last-child(-n+4){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    .logo:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom:none;}
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE: MOBILE ===== */
  @media (max-width:640px){
    :root{
      --page-x:20px;
      --section-y:56px;
      --nav-h:64px;
    }
    body.nav-menu-open{overflow:hidden;}
    .brand-logo{height:40px; max-width:min(200px, 52vw);}
    .hero{padding-top:48px;}
    .hero h1{margin:16px 0 18px;}
    .hero p.lead{font-size:16px; margin-bottom:24px;}
    .hero-actions{flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;}
    .hero-actions .btn{justify-content:center;}
    .hero-card{padding:22px; min-height:300px;}
    .hero-card .stat .n{font-size:34px;}
    .hero-metaline{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px;}
    .meta .num{font-size:32px;}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:28px;}
    .sec-blurb{font-size:16px;}
    .ind-title{font-size:24px;}
    .ind-stat{font-size:28px;}
    .case-title{font-size:21px;}
    .case-kpis{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px;}
    .case-kpi{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:12px;}
    .case-kpi .l{margin-top:0;}
    .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .logo{font-size:17px;}
    .logo:nth-child(3n),
    .logo:nth-child(4n){border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
    .logo:nth-child(2n){border-right:none;}
    .logo:nth-last-child(-n+3){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    .logo:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none;}
    .cert{flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:flex-start;}
    .cert .vrf{width:100%; margin-top:4px;}
    .testi{padding:22px;}
    .testi .q{font-size:21px;}
    .aw{padding:22px;}
    .aw h4{font-size:26px;}
    .bar-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px;}
    .bar-row .v{text-align:left;}
    .step{padding:24px 20px 28px; min-height:0;}
    .step-num{font-size:40px;}
    .cp-cal-head,
    .cp-kw-head{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
    .cp-legend{flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
    .cp-track-wrap{
      overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
      margin-left:-22px; margin-right:-22px;
      padding-left:22px; padding-right:22px;
    }
    .cp-axis, .cp-track{min-width:560px;}
    .cp-track{flex-wrap:nowrap;}
    .kpi .n{font-size:44px;}
    .kpi{padding:22px 16px;}
    .cta-side{min-width:0; width:100%;}
    .cta-side .btn{width:100%; justify-content:center;}
    .cta-side .row{flex-wrap:wrap;}
    footer{padding:28px 0;}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important; gap:24px !important;}
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
  }

  @media (max-width:400px){
    .hero-card .stat-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .results-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .kpi{border-right:none !important; border-top:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.18);}
    .kpi:first-child{border-top:none;}
  }

  ::selection{background:var(--amber); color:#1b1b1b;}
  html{overflow-x:clip;}

  /* ===== CLIENT LOGO MARQUEE ===== */
  .logo-marquee{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--paper);
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    padding:18px 0;
  }
  .logo-marquee::before,
  .logo-marquee::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:80px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .logo-marquee::before{left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--paper), rgba(255,255,255,0));}
  .logo-marquee::after{right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--paper), rgba(255,255,255,0));}
  .marquee-label{
    font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--muted); text-align:center; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .marquee-track{
    display:flex;
    gap:64px;
    align-items:center;
    width:max-content;
    animation:marquee-scroll 42s linear infinite;
  }
  .logo-marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
  .marquee-item{
    flex-shrink:0;
    font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:26px; color:#1b1b1b;
    letter-spacing:-0.005em; opacity:0.78;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .marquee-item .dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber); flex-shrink:0;}
  .marquee-item .sub{font-family:"Inter Tight",sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-left:4px;}
  @keyframes marquee-scroll{
    from{transform:translateX(0);}
    to{transform:translateX(-50%);}
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .marquee-track{animation:none;}
  }

  /* ===== QUICK-CONNECT POPUP ===== */
  .qc-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:60;
    background:rgba(11,27,51,0.55);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:24px;
    overflow-y:auto;
    overscroll-behavior:contain;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .qc-overlay.is-open{display:flex; opacity:1;}
  .qc-card{
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px;
    width:100%; max-width:430px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(11,27,51,0.45);
    overflow:hidden;
    transform:translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
    transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
    position:relative;
    max-height:calc(100dvh - 32px);
    overflow-y:auto;
    overscroll-behavior:contain;
  }
  .qc-overlay.is-open .qc-card{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
  .qc-head{
    padding:19px 24px 15px;
    background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg);
    position:relative;
  }
  .qc-eyebrow{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);}
  .qc-title{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:28px; line-height:1.06; letter-spacing:-0.01em; margin:6px 0 0;}
  .qc-title .ital{font-style:italic; color:var(--amber);}
  .qc-sub{font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(246,243,236,0.78); margin:7px 0 0;}
  .qc-close{
    position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px;
    width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(246,243,236,0.25);
    background:transparent; color:var(--bg);
    cursor:pointer; display:grid; place-items:center;
    font-size:16px; line-height:1; padding:0;
    transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .qc-close:hover{background:rgba(246,243,236,0.12); border-color:rgba(246,243,236,0.5);}
  .qc-body{padding:18px 24px 20px;}
  .qc-field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; margin-bottom:11px;}
  .qc-field label{font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);}
  .qc-field input,
  .qc-field select,
  .qc-field textarea{
    font:inherit; font-size:13.5px;
    padding:9px 12px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
    background:var(--bg); color:#1b1b1b;
    outline:none; width:100%;
    transition:border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  }
  .qc-field input:focus,
  .qc-field select:focus,
  .qc-field textarea:focus{
    border-color:#1b1b1b;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(232,163,61,0.18);
  }
  .qc-field textarea{min-height:58px; resize:vertical;}
  .qc-row-2{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px;}
  @media (max-width:480px){ .qc-row-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .qc-submit{
    width:100%; margin-top:4px;
    padding:12px 20px; border-radius:999px;
    background:#1b1b1b; color:var(--bg);
    border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font:inherit; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
    transition:background .2s ease;
  }
  .qc-submit:hover{background:var(--amber-deep);}
  .qc-success{
    display:none;
    padding:32px 28px;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .qc-card.is-success .qc-body{display:none;}
  .qc-card.is-success .qc-success{display:block;}
  .qc-tick{
    width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--amber); color:#1b1b1b;
    display:grid; place-items:center;
    font-size:24px; margin:0 auto 14px;
  }
  .qc-success h4{font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-weight:400; font-size:26px; line-height:1.1; margin:0 0 8px;}
  .qc-success p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-2); margin:0;}
  .qc-foot{
    padding:0 24px 17px;
    font-size:10.5px; color:var(--muted);
    text-align:center;
  }
  .qc-foot a{color:#1b1b1b; text-decoration:underline;}

  @media (max-width:480px){
    .qc-card{max-width:390px;}
    .qc-head{padding:18px 20px 14px;}
    .qc-body{padding:16px 20px 18px;}
    .qc-foot{padding:0 20px 16px;}
    .qc-title{font-size:26px;}
  }

/* ===== block-3 ===== */
/* Process section: exactly 4 equal columns on desktop */
#process .strategy{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
}
#process .step{
  width:100%;
  min-width:0;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  #process .strategy{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  #process .strategy{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
}

/* ===== block-4 ===== */
/* ===== Case Studies: 4 cards aligned in one full row ===== */
#case-studies .case-grid,
#case-studies .cases-grid,
#case-studies .work-grid,
.case-grid,
.cases-grid{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  #case-studies .case-grid,
  #case-studies .cases-grid,
  #case-studies .work-grid,
  .case-grid,
  .cases-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  #case-studies .case-grid,
  #case-studies .cases-grid,
  #case-studies .work-grid,
  .case-grid,
  .cases-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
}

/* ===== case-study-final-fix ===== */
#cases .cases{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:18px !important;
}
#cases .case{
  min-width:0;
  height:100%;
}
#cases .case-img.case-img--logo{
  aspect-ratio:7/5 !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  height:auto !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  display:block !important;
}
#cases .case-logo-frame{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  min-height:0 !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  display:block !important;
}
#cases .case-img.case-img--logo .case-logo{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  max-height:none !important;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  display:block !important;
}
@media(max-width:1100px){
  #cases .cases{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  #cases .cases{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
}

/* ===== footer-drawn-scale-final-fix ===== */
.ref-footer-label{
  font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-weight:600;
  padding-top:4px;
}
.ref-footer-col{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:9px;
  padding-left:22px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
}
.ref-footer-col a{
  color:#1b1b1b;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.ref-footer-col a:hover{color:var(--amber-deep);}
.ref-footer a{cursor:pointer;}

#contact .ref-footer{
  display:block !important;
  width:100% !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  margin:0 0 0 !important;
  padding:0 0 10px !important;
  text-align:left !important;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  gap:0 !important;
}

#contact .ref-footer-solutions{
  width:100% !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  margin:0 !important;
  padding:20px 0 18px !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:130px repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  align-items:start !important;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  box-sizing:border-box !important;
}

#contact .ref-footer-industries{
  width:100% !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  margin:0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(13,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  border:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  box-sizing:border-box !important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

#contact .ref-footer-industries a{
  width:100% !important;
  min-width:0 !important;
  min-height:46px;
  padding:12px 6px !important;
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  justify-content:center !important;
  text-align:center !important;
  white-space:normal !important;
  line-height:1.25 !important;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  box-sizing:border-box !important;
  color:#1b1b1b;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:500;
}

#contact .ref-footer-industries a:last-child{
  border-right:0 !important;
}

#contact .ref-footer-industries a:hover{
  color:var(--amber-deep);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

#contact .ref-footer-industries a.is-current,
#contact .ref-footer-industries a.is-current:hover{
  color:var(--amber-deep);
  background:#f6f3ec;
  font-weight:600;
}

#contact .ref-footer-copy{
  width:100% !important;
  text-align:center !important;
  padding:16px 0 8px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--muted);
}

@media(max-width:1100px){
  #contact .ref-footer-solutions{
    grid-template-columns:110px repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
    row-gap:20px !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a{
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:last-child{
    border-right:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:nth-child(4n){
    border-right:0 !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:last-child{
    border-bottom:0 !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  #contact .ref-footer-solutions{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    gap:14px !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-label{padding-bottom:4px;}
  #contact .ref-footer-col{
    border-left:0 !important;
    padding:0 !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:nth-child(4n){
    border-right:1px solid var(--line) !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:nth-child(2n){
    border-right:0 !important;
  }
  #contact .ref-footer-industries a:last-child{
    border-bottom:0 !important;
  }
}

/* ===== footer-link-logo-fix ===== */
.brand{cursor:pointer;}
.ref-footer a{cursor:pointer;}

/* ===== australia-popup-validation ===== */
.qc-field .qc-error{
  display:block;
  margin-top:5px;
  color:#b42318;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.qc-field input[aria-invalid="true"],
.qc-field select[aria-invalid="true"],
.qc-field textarea[aria-invalid="true"]{
  border-color:#b42318 !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(180,35,24,.08);
}

/* ===== uk-popup-logo-and-cases ===== */
.qc-logo{
  display:block;
  height:28px;
  width:auto;
  max-width:160px;
  margin:0 0 10px;
  filter:brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.qc-head{padding:16px 22px 13px;}
.qc-title{font-size:26px;}
.qc-sub{font-size:12px; margin-top:6px;}
.qc-card{max-width:430px;}
#cases .case:nth-child(1) .case-img.case-img--logo,
#cases .case:nth-child(3) .case-img.case-img--logo{
  background:#0a0a0a !important;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(1) .case-logo,
#cases .case:nth-child(3) .case-logo{
  object-fit:contain !important;
  padding:18px 16px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  background:#0a0a0a;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(2) .case-img.case-img--logo{
  aspect-ratio:7/5 !important;
  background:#0a0a0a !important;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(4) .case-img.case-img--logo{
  aspect-ratio:7/5 !important;
  background:#111 !important;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(2) .case-logo-frame,
#cases .case:nth-child(4) .case-logo-frame{
  padding:0 !important;
  background:inherit !important;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(2) .case-logo{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center !important;
  padding:22px 18px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  background:#0a0a0a;
}
#cases .case:nth-child(4) .case-logo{
  width:100% !important;
  height:100% !important;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  object-position:center !important;
}

/* ===== block-10 ===== */
.cred-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
  .cred-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:18px 20px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper);}
  .cred-mono{flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); display:grid; place-items:center; font-family:"Instrument Serif",serif; font-size:18px; color:var(--ink);}
  .cred-body{flex:1;}
  .cred-body h4{margin:0 0 2px; font-family:"Inter Tight",sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);}
  .cred-body p{margin:0; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted);}
  .cred-verified{flex:none; font-family:"JetBrains Mono",monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep);}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .cred-item{flex-wrap:wrap;} .cred-verified{margin-left:60px;} }
  /* ===== RESPONSIVE FIXES ===== */
  @media (max-width:640px){
    :root{
      --page-x:18px;
      --section-y:52px;
      --nav-h:68px;
    }
    .nav-inner{padding:9px 0;}
    .brand-logo{height:36px; max-width:190px;}
    .nav-toggle{width:40px; height:40px;}
    .hero{padding-top:44px;}
    .hero-grid{gap:28px;}
    .hero h1{
      font-size:clamp(43px, 13vw, 56px);
      line-height:0.98;
      margin:18px 0 20px;
      overflow-wrap:anywhere;
    }
    .hero h1 br{display:none;}
    .hero p.lead{
      font-size:16px;
      line-height:1.55;
      margin-bottom:24px;
    }
    .hero-actions{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      gap:10px;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn{
      width:100%;
      justify-content:center;
      text-align:center;
    }
    .hero-card{
      min-height:390px;
      padding:22px;
      border-radius:15px;
    }
    .hero-card .pin{
      width:54px;
      height:54px;
    }
    .hero-card .stat .n{font-size:34px;}
    .hero-metaline{
      grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      gap:16px;
      margin-top:30px;
    }
    .meta .num{font-size:29px;}
    .meta .lbl{font-size:11px;}

    .qc-overlay{
      align-items:flex-start;
      padding:10px;
    }
    .qc-card{
      width:100%;
      max-width:420px;
      max-height:calc(100dvh - 20px);
      margin:auto;
      border-radius:14px;
    }
    .qc-head{padding:16px 18px 13px;}
    .qc-body{padding:14px 18px 16px;}
    .qc-foot{padding:0 18px 14px;}
    .qc-title{font-size:24px;}
    .qc-sub{font-size:11.5px; line-height:1.42;}
    .qc-row-2{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0;}
    .qc-field{margin-bottom:9px;}
    .qc-field input,
    .qc-field select,
    .qc-field textarea{
      font-size:16px; /* prevents mobile browser zoom */
      padding:8px 11px;
    }
    .qc-field textarea{min-height:54px;}
    .qc-submit{padding:11px 16px; font-size:12.5px;}
    .qc-close{top:10px; right:10px;}
  }

  @media (max-width:380px){
    :root{--page-x:15px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:42px;}
    .eyebrow{font-size:10.5px; padding:5px 9px;}
    .hero-card{min-height:360px; padding:19px;}
    .hero-metaline{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .qc-overlay{padding:6px;}
    .qc-card{max-height:calc(100dvh - 12px);}
    .qc-head{padding:14px 16px 12px;}
    .qc-body{padding:12px 16px 14px;}
    .qc-foot{padding:0 16px 12px;}
    .qc-title{font-size:22px;}
  }


  .hero-card .au-map,
  .hero-card .uk-map{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    flex:1;
    min-height:245px;
    padding:8px 12px 0;
  }
  .hero-card .uk-map-img{
    display:block;
    width:min(92%, 340px);
    height:auto;
    max-height:280px;
    object-fit:contain;
    mix-blend-mode:screen;
    filter:sepia(1) saturate(6.2) hue-rotate(-8deg) brightness(1.08) drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(232,163,61,.22));
  }
  .hero-card .uk-map-label{
    margin-top:8px;
    font-family:"Inter Tight",Arial,sans-serif;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:3.2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#f4bd5d;
  }
  @media (max-width:768px){
    .hero-card .au-map,
    .hero-card .uk-map{min-height:190px!important;padding:14px 6px 2px!important}
    .hero-card .uk-map-img{width:min(92%,280px)!important;max-height:210px}
  }