/* ============================================================
   NIT Group — Corporate Advisory Website
   Design system: "NIX Royal" — warm ivory paper, deep
   navy panels, bronze-gold accents, Fraunces editorial serif.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --paper: #faf7f0;
  --paper-2: #f2ede1;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --navy-950: #0a1730;
  --navy-900: #101f3c;
  --navy-800: #1b335c;
  --ink: #1a2333;
  --muted: #5a6478;
  --faint: #8c93a3;
  --bronze: #a8804a;
  --gold: #c49a5f;
  --gold-soft: #e5cfa5;
  --line: #e7e0cf;
  --line-dark: rgba(216, 184, 126, 0.18);
  --card-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --grad: linear-gradient(92deg, #e9d5ab, #c49a5f);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(16, 25, 44, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 44px rgba(16, 25, 44, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 26px 70px rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.4);
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --wrap: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.wrap { width: min(var(--wrap), calc(100% - 48px)); margin-inline: auto; }

::selection { background: rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.3); }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */

h1, h2, h3, .display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.27rem; line-height: 1.3; }

.grad {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, #8a6a35, #c49a5f);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bronze);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-head { max-width: 740px; margin-bottom: 58px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head.center .lede { margin-inline: auto; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }

section { padding: 104px 0; position: relative; }
section.tight { padding: 76px 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */

.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn svg { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  color: #f5efdd;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(232, 211, 145, 0.45);
  color: #f2ecd9;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 211, 145, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(232, 211, 145, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold, .btn-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8b87e, #c49a5f);
  color: #231a09;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-gold:hover, .btn-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--navy-900); color: #f5efdd; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */

.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 95;
}
.topbar .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.topbar a { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.8); transition: color 0.2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.topbar-contacts { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.topbar-contacts span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 240, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.brand em { font-style: normal; color: var(--bronze); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(16, 25, 44, 0.05); }
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line), var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav-cta .btn { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  place-items: center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  display: block;
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { position: absolute; top: 7px; }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span { background: transparent; }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Aurora & grid backdrops (dark hero sections) ---------- */

.aurora { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.aurora i {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  will-change: transform;
}
.aurora i:nth-child(1) {
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  top: -280px; right: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.35), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora i:nth-child(2) {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  bottom: -260px; left: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(48, 82, 140, 0.55), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora i:nth-child(3) {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  top: 34%; left: 44%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.14), transparent 65%);
  animation: drift3 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes drift1 { to { transform: translate(-90px, 70px) scale(1.12); } }
@keyframes drift2 { to { transform: translate(80px, -60px) scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes drift3 { to { transform: translate(-60px, -80px) scale(0.92); } }

.gridlines::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 58px 58px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 55% 15%, black 25%, transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Hero (dark navy, editorial) ---------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 116px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, #22406e 100%);
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 { margin: 24px 0 24px; color: #f7f3e8; }
.hero .lede { margin-bottom: 38px; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.72); }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.75);
}
.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.05); } }

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hero .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8b87e, #c49a5f);
  color: #231a09;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero-proof { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-proof > div {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}
.hero-proof strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero-proof span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.55); }

/* Hero side panel */
.hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-panel h3 { font-size: 1.14rem; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #f7f3e8; }
.hero-panel ul { display: grid; gap: 15px; }
.hero-panel li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.75);
}
.hero-panel li svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-panel .panel-foot {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.5);
}
.hero-panel .panel-foot strong { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- Marquee trust strip ---------- */

.trustbar {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 26px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trustbar .label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--faint);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 72px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #b3ac9c;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 72px;
}
.marquee-track span::after { content: "✦"; color: rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.45); font-size: 0.8rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Practice index (numbered editorial list) ---------- */

.practice-index { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.practice-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 76px 1.05fr 1.35fr 52px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 34px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, padding 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.practice-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d8b87e, var(--gold));
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.practice-row:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding-left: 26px;
}
.practice-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.p-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.p-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.1vw, 1.65rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.practice-row:hover .p-name { color: var(--navy-800); }
.p-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }
.p-arrow {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--bronze);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.practice-row:hover .p-arrow {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.practice-row.p-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  margin-top: -1px;
}
.practice-row.p-cta::before { display: none; }
.practice-row.p-cta:hover { padding-left: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.practice-row.p-cta .p-num { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.practice-row.p-cta .p-name { color: #f7f3e8; }
.practice-row.p-cta:hover .p-name { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.practice-row.p-cta .p-desc { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.65); }
.practice-row.p-cta .p-arrow {
  border-color: rgba(216, 184, 126, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.practice-row.p-cta:hover .p-arrow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8b87e, var(--gold));
  color: #231a09;
}

/* ---------- Services / bento ---------- */

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.b-span2 { grid-column: span 2; }

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d8b87e, var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #ddd5c0;
}
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* spotlight — follows the cursor via --mx / --my set in JS */
.spot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.08), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spot:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-card .tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-card .tags span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.cta-tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
  border-color: transparent;
}
.cta-tile::after { display: none; }
.cta-tile h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; color: #f7f3e8; }
.cta-tile p { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.65) !important; margin-bottom: 4px; }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.text-link svg { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.text-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Why us / split ---------- */

.split { background: var(--paper-2); }
.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.feature-list { display: grid; gap: 26px; margin-top: 36px; }
.feature { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.feature-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.feature p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* Visual composition */
.visual-stack { position: relative; min-height: 480px; }
.visual-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.visual-main {
  inset: 0 40px 60px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 300px at 80% 0%, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.22), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 36px;
}
.visual-main .kpi {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.visual-main .kpi-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6); margin-top: 8px; }
.visual-main .bars { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-end; height: 120px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.visual-main .bars i {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 194, 98, 0.9), rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.2));
  animation: barGrow 1.2s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes barGrow { from { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; } }

.visual-float {
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 254px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 24px;
}
.visual-float .row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.visual-float .row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.visual-float .pip {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #eaf6ee;
  border: 1px solid #cbe7d4;
  color: #1e9e5a;
}
.visual-float .row div p { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.visual-float .row div span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--faint); }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */

.stats-band {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 18% 0%, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-900));
  padding: 88px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.stat span { font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6); }
.stat { position: relative; }
.stat + .stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -16px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 56px; width: 1px;
  background: var(--line-dark);
}

/* ---------- Process ---------- */

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  counter-reset: step;
  position: relative;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 26px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: "0" counter(step);
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Industries ---------- */

.industries { background: var(--paper-2); }
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.industry {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.industry svg { color: var(--bronze); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */

.quote-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.quote-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.quote-card blockquote { font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; }
.quote-who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.quote-who strong { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.quote-who span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--faint); }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */

.cta-band { padding: 20px 0 104px; }
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 72px 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 280px at 85% 15%, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 260px at 8% 90%, rgba(48, 82, 140, 0.35), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-inner h2 { max-width: 560px; color: #f7f3e8; }
.cta-inner p { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.65); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 520px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0 84px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 65%, #22406e 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { margin: 18px 0; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); color: #f7f3e8; }
.page-hero .lede { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.72); }
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.crumbs { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.45); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.crumbs .sep { margin: 0 8px; }

/* ---------- Service detail blocks ---------- */

.service-detail { padding: 92px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
.service-detail:nth-child(even) { background: var(--paper-2); }
.detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.detail-grid.flip > .detail-text { order: 2; }
.detail-text h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.detail-text > p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }

.check-list { display: grid; gap: 13px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink); }
.check-list svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--bronze); }

.detail-aside {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 34px;
}
.detail-aside h3 { margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.detail-aside ol { list-style: none; counter-reset: mini; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.detail-aside ol li {
  counter-increment: mini;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.detail-aside ol li::before {
  content: counter(mini);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}
.detail-aside .aside-note {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.detail-aside .aside-note strong { color: var(--bronze); }

/* ---------- About page ---------- */

.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.value-card h3 { margin: 18px 0 10px; }
.value-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 760px; padding-left: 42px; }
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.08));
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 42px; }
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -39px; top: 7px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.14);
}
.timeline-item .year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.timeline-item h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.timeline-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 58ch; }

.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 84px; height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.team-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.team-card .role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.team-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */

.faq { background: var(--paper-2); }
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.01rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--bronze);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item .faq-body { padding: 0 26px 24px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 68ch; }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-950));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 42px 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-info-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(420px 240px at 90% 0%, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.2), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-info-card > * { position: relative; }
.contact-info-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #f7f3e8; }
.contact-info-card > p { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-rows { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.contact-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-row .ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.contact-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-row p, .contact-row a { font-size: 0.96rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.9); }
.contact-row a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.hours { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.hours h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hours .hrow { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.85); padding: 5px 0; }

.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-form h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--faint); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.14);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 14px; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eaf6ee;
  border: 1px solid #bfe3cc;
  color: #157347;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */

.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6);
  padding: 78px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -220px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.1), transparent);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.site-footer .brand { color: #f7f3e8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.site-footer .footer-about p { max-width: 34ch; margin-bottom: 22px; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.45); }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #f7f3e8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.site-footer ul { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.site-footer ul a { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.5); transition: color 0.2s; }
.site-footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start; color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.5); }
.footer-contact svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--gold); }

.socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.65);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 22px 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.35);
}
.footer-bottom .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- Motion layer ---------- */

/* scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  z-index: 200;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* word-by-word headline entrance */
h1 .w {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(0.55em);
  animation: wordUp 0.75s var(--ease) forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--wd, 0s);
}
@keyframes wordUp { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* 3D tilt surfaces */
.tilt {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

/* sheen sweep on solid buttons */
.btn-primary, .btn-gold, .btn-solid { overflow: hidden; }
.btn-primary::after, .btn-gold::after, .btn-solid::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-gold:hover::after, .btn-solid:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(130%);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  h1 .w { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
  .scroll-progress { display: none; }
  .btn-primary::after, .btn-gold::after, .btn-solid::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .aurora i, .marquee-track, .hero-badge .dot, .visual-main .bars i { animation: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid, .quote-grid, .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .b-span2 { grid-column: span 2; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 44px; }
  .stat + .stat::before { display: none; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-panel { max-width: 560px; }
  .split-grid, .detail-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .detail-grid.flip > .detail-text { order: 0; }
  .visual-stack { min-height: 420px; max-width: 560px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 78px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fdfbf6;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 12px 24px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s;
  }
  body.nav-open .nav-links { transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 15px 4px; border-radius: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-links a.active { background: none; box-shadow: none; color: var(--bronze); }

  .services-grid, .quote-grid, .process-grid, .values-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .b-span2 { grid-column: auto; }
  .practice-row {
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 44px;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 26px 10px;
  }
  .p-desc { grid-column: 2 / 3; grid-row: 2; margin-top: 6px; }
  .p-arrow { grid-row: 1 / 3; align-self: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .p-num { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cta-inner { padding: 48px 28px; }
  .contact-form, .contact-info-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .hero { padding: 84px 0 92px; }
  .visual-stack { min-height: 380px; }
  .visual-main { inset: 0 0 90px 0; padding: 24px; }
  .visual-float { width: 220px; }
}


/* ============ NIX Strategy components ============ */

/* ---------- Logo lockup ---------- */
.brand { gap: 13px; }
.brand-mark-svg { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.25)); }
.brand-mark-img { height: 36px; width: auto; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.35)); }
.pre-mark-img { height: 74px; width: auto; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.15s forwards; }
img.mono-mark { height: auto; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-line1 { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; }
.bn { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.22rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--ink); }
.bn i { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.bs { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.brand-sub { font-size: 0.47rem; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bronze); margin-top: 5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.site-footer .bn { color: #f7f3e8; }
.site-footer .bs { color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.6); }

/* ---------- NIX hero with skyline ---------- */
.hero-nix { padding-bottom: 0; }
.hero-nix .hero-grid { align-items: start; }
.hero-nix h1 { font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.06; }
.hero-rule { width: 64px; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); border-radius: 2px; margin: 26px 0 24px; }
.hero-skyline {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-skyline svg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: max(1500px, 110%);
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.skyline-back { opacity: 0.28; }
.skyline-mid { opacity: 0.55; }
.skyline-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.12));
}

/* ---------- Stats strip (5 columns) ---------- */
.stats-grid.cols5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.stat .s-ico { display: block; margin: 0 auto 12px; color: var(--gold); }
.stats-grid.cols5 .stat strong { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.stat .s-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(242, 236, 217, 0.55);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Services grid (6 cards) ---------- */
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d8b87e, var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-ico {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.4);
  background: rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.07);
  color: var(--bronze);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.svc-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; }
.svc-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bronze);
}
.svc-more svg { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Industries strip ---------- */
.ind-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
.ind-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 106px;
  padding: 18px 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s;
}
.ind-item svg { color: var(--bronze); }
.ind-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- NIX responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid.cols5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 36px; }
  .hero-skyline { height: 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid.cols5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-skyline { height: 150px; }
  .bs { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   MIDNIGHT LUXURY THEME — dark override layer
   Deep midnight + antique gold, Marcellus display serif.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --paper: #080f1f;
  --paper-2: #0c1730;
  --white: #0e1b36;
  --ink: #f8f6f1;
  --muted: #8a97b0;
  --faint: #64718c;
  --bronze: #c6a45e;
  --gold: #c6a45e;
  --gold-soft: #e3c98f;
  --line: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.16);
  --line-dark: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.2);
  --grad: linear-gradient(92deg, #e3c98f, #c6a45e);
  --navy-950: #060b18;
  --navy-900: #0e1b36;
  --navy-800: #16274e;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --font-display: "Marcellus", "Fraunces", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-body: "Manrope", "Inter", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

h1, h2, h3, .display, .p-name, .stat strong, .visual-main .kpi { font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.bn { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.3em; }

.site-header { background: rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.82); border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.08); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold-soft); background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.1); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line); }

.btn-primary, .btn-solid, .btn-gold, .hero .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #080f1f;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.45);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-solid:hover, .btn-gold:hover, .hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -10px rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.55);
}
.btn-outline-dark { border-color: rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.25); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: none; }
.btn-outline-light { border-color: rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.25); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.06); }
.text-link { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }

.trustbar { background: var(--paper-2); }
.split, .industries, .faq { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-2) 50%, var(--paper) 100%); }
.service-detail:nth-child(even) { background: var(--paper-2); }
.stats-band { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }

.visual-float { background: rgba(14, 27, 54, 0.95); }
.visual-float .pip { background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1); border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3); color: #4ade80; }
.form-success { background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.08); border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3); color: #6ee7b7; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.6); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
.field select option { background: var(--paper-2); }
.contact-form { background: var(--white); }
.spot::before { background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.1), transparent 65%); }
.cta-tile { border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero-panel { background: rgba(14, 27, 54, 0.5); }

/* hairline-grid services (mockup-plus) */
.svc-grid { gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-card { border: none; border-radius: 0; background: var(--paper); padding: 40px 32px 34px; }
.svc-card:hover { background: var(--navy-900); transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
.svc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.svc-ico { background: none; border: none; width: auto; height: auto; color: var(--gold); justify-content: flex-start; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.svc-ico svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-ico { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08); }
.svc-more { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); transition: all 0.45s var(--ease); color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-more { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* constellation canvas */
#constellation { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.85; pointer-events: none; }
.hero .wrap, .hero-skyline { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* scroll cue */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-scroll .scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: var(--line); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scroll .scroll-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: scrollDrop 2.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDrop { 0% { top: -50%; } 100% { top: 110%; } }

/* industries outlined-text marquee */
.ind-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.ind-marquee { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.ind-marquee-wrap:hover .ind-marquee { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ind-mq-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; padding: 0 40px; white-space: nowrap; }
.ind-mq-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.ind-mq-item:hover span { color: var(--gold); -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold); }
.ind-mq-item .diamond { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.7; }

/* orbiting monogram (about visual) */
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 30%, rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--paper) 80%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.about-visual .mono-mark { width: 42%; animation: floatY 7s ease-in-out infinite; filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5)); }
.about-visual .mono-lockup {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 62%;
  animation: floatY 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mono-lockup .mono-mark { width: 68%; animation: none; }
.mono-tagline {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 1.1vw, 0.78rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-indent: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg,
    #77839c 0%, #77839c 32%,
    #f4e6c0 46%, #c6a45e 54%,
    #77839c 68%, #77839c 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: taglineShine 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes taglineShine {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-visual .mono-lockup { animation: none; }
  .mono-tagline { animation: none; background: none; color: var(--bronze); -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor; }
}
.about-visual .orbit { position: absolute; border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.16); border-radius: 50%; }
.orbit-1 { width: 68%; aspect-ratio: 1; animation: spin 42s linear infinite; }
.orbit-2 { width: 92%; aspect-ratio: 1; animation: spin 64s linear infinite reverse; }
.orbit-dot {
  position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.9);
}
.orbit-dot.silver { background: #f8f6f1; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(248, 246, 241, 0.8); }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes floatY { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links { background: rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.97); }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .about-visual { max-width: 420px; margin-inline: auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-scroll .scroll-line::after, .ind-marquee, .orbit, .about-visual .mono-mark { animation: none !important; }
}


/* ============================================================
   CINEMATIC LAYER — preloader, cursor, skyline life, shimmer
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: #060b18;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}
.preloader.done { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.pre-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 26px; }
.pre-mark { width: 92px; height: 92px; }
.pre-path { fill: none; stroke-width: 2; stroke-dasharray: 260; stroke-dashoffset: 260; animation: preDraw 1.5s var(--ease) forwards; }
.pre-path.p1 { stroke: #c6a45e; }
.pre-path.p2 { stroke: #cfd6e2; animation-delay: 0.25s; }
@keyframes preDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.pre-mark .pre-fill { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.55s forwards; }
.pre-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.6em; color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.7s forwards;
}
.pre-word i { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.pre-count {
  position: absolute; bottom: 34px; right: 5vw;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.55);
}
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* hero entrance choreography (index with preloader) */
body.js.has-preloader .hero-badge,
body.js.has-preloader .hero-rule,
body.js.has-preloader .hero .lede,
body.js.has-preloader .hero-actions,
body.js.has-preloader .hero-panel,
body.js.has-preloader .hero-scroll { opacity: 0; }
body.ready .hero-badge { animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.15s forwards; }
body.ready .hero-rule { animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.55s forwards; }
body.ready .hero .lede { animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.7s forwards; }
body.ready .hero-actions { animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 0.9s forwards; }
body.ready .hero-panel { animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 1.05s forwards; }
body.ready .hero-scroll { animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 1.5s forwards; }

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cursor-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--gold); }
.cursor-ring {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.5);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease), height 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.cursor-ring.hot { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.08); }
@media (pointer: coarse) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Headline shimmer ---------- */
h1 .grad, h1 .w.grad, h2 .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c6a45e 20%, #f2e5bf 40%, #c6a45e 60%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 4.5s linear infinite;
}
h1 .w.grad {
  animation: wordUp 0.75s var(--ease) var(--wd, 0s) forwards, shimmer 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }

/* ---------- Rotating hero words ---------- */
.rotator {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 12ch;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.rotator.swap { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }

/* ---------- Skyline life ---------- */
.hero-skyline { height: 300px; }
.skyline-front g.wins rect, .skyline-front g.wins circle { animation: twinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.skyline-front g.wins rect:nth-child(2n) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.skyline-front g.wins rect:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
.skyline-front g.wins rect:nth-child(5n) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@keyframes twinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; } 50% { opacity: 0.15; } }

.moon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 54px; right: 11%;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 13px 9px 0 0 rgba(236, 224, 190, 0.8);
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
  filter: blur(0.4px) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(236, 224, 190, 0.35));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.shooting-star {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%; left: 65%;
  width: 130px; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240, 230, 200, 0.9), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: rotate(-24deg);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: shoot 8s ease-in 3s infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes shoot {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-24deg); }
  3% { opacity: 0.9; }
  9% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-340px, 150px) rotate(-24deg); }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Cinematic reveals ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(44px) scale(0.985);
  filter: blur(10px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease), filter 1s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .preloader { display: none; }
  body.js.has-preloader .hero-badge, body.js.has-preloader .hero-rule,
  body.js.has-preloader .hero .lede, body.js.has-preloader .hero-actions,
  body.js.has-preloader .hero-panel, body.js.has-preloader .hero-scroll { opacity: 1; }
  h1 .grad, h1 .w.grad, h2 .grad { animation: none; }
  .skyline-front g.wins rect, .shooting-star { animation: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; transition: none; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-skyline { height: 170px; }
  .moon { top: 30px; right: 7%; width: 30px; height: 30px; box-shadow: 9px 7px 0 0 rgba(236,224,190,.8); }
  .pre-count { font-size: 2rem; }
}


/* ============ Newsletter + Insights ============ */

.newsletter { padding: 90px 0; }
.news-inner {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 85% 10%, rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--paper));
  padding: 64px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.news-inner > * { position: relative; }
.news-inner h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.news-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 46ch; }
.news-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.news-row input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.news-row input::placeholder { color: var(--faint); }
.news-row input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.15); }
.news-row .btn { border-radius: 0; padding: 16px 30px; }

.insight-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.insight-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
}
.insight-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.insight-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.insight-card.featured { grid-column: span 3; padding: 48px 44px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--white)); }
.insight-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
}
.insight-cat { color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding: 5px 12px; }
.insight-date { color: var(--faint); }
.insight-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.insight-card.featured h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); max-width: 30ch; }
.insight-card > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }
.insight-read { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.insight-card details { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 14px; }
.insight-card details summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.insight-card details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.insight-card details summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.insight-card details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.insight-card details .art-body { margin-top: 16px; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.insight-card details .art-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.75; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .insight-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .insight-card.featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .news-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 48px 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .insight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insight-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .news-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .news-inner { padding: 40px 24px; }
}


/* ============ Real photography layer ============ */

.hero-nix { padding-bottom: 130px; }
.hero-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 68%;
  display: block;
}
.hero-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.97) 0%, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.9) 36%, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.62) 62%, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.42) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.72) 0%, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.15) 34%, rgba(8, 15, 31, 0.15) 62%, #080f1f 100%);
}
#constellation { opacity: 0.45; }

.landmarks { padding-top: 40px; }
.land-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.land-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin: 0;
}
.land-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.land-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.land-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.12) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 48%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.94) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.land-cap { position: absolute; left: 26px; right: 26px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 2; }
.land-city {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
}
.land-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: 7px;
}
.photo-credit { font-size: 0.68rem; opacity: 0.7; }
.photo-credit a { text-decoration: underline; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .land-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .land-card { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .land-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .land-card { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .hero-photo img { object-position: 62% 70%; }
}


/* ============ Refinement layer — brand, KSA map, fleet, WhatsApp ============ */

/* Preloader sub-line */
.pre-sub {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- KSA coverage map ---------- */
.ksa-map-wrap { max-width: 880px; margin: 34px auto 0; }
.ksa-map { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.ksa-outline {
  fill: url(#ksaFill);
  stroke: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.5);
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 44px rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.55));
}
.ksa-routes path {
  stroke: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.16);
  stroke-width: 1;
  fill: none;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 7;
  animation: ksaDash 26s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ksaDash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -200; } }
.ksa-city { cursor: pointer; }
.ksa-city .c-hit { fill: transparent; }
.ksa-city .c-dot {
  fill: var(--gold, #c6a45e);
  transition: fill 0.25s ease, r 0.25s ease;
}
.ksa-city .c-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.4);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: ksaPulse 2.8s ease-out infinite;
}
.ksa-city:nth-of-type(2n) .c-ring { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.ksa-city:nth-of-type(3n) .c-ring { animation-delay: 1.7s; }
@keyframes ksaPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.35); opacity: 0.9; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
}
.ksa-city .c-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  fill: #ece7d9;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  paint-order: stroke;
  stroke: rgba(6, 13, 28, 0.85);
  stroke-width: 3px;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ksa-city:hover .c-label,
.ksa-city:focus .c-label,
.ksa-city.is-hub .c-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ksa-city:hover .c-dot { fill: #f4e6c0; }
.ksa-city.is-hub .c-dot { fill: #e9cf95; }
.ksa-city.is-hub .c-label { font-size: 15px; fill: #f4e6c0; }
.ksa-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.ksa-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(236, 231, 217, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.07);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.ksa-chip:hover { border-color: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.7); background: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Agent network diagram (reuses the map/route/packet styles) ---------- */
#network .ksa-map-wrap { max-width: 820px; }
#network .ksa-city .c-label { opacity: 1; transform: none; font-size: 12.5px; }
#network .ksa-city.is-hub .c-label { font-size: 14.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
#network .net-orbit { fill: none; stroke: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.09); stroke-width: 1; stroke-dasharray: 2 6; }

/* ---------- Fleet gallery ---------- */
.fleet-wrap { margin-top: 54px; }
.fleet-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.fleet-head h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); margin-top: 10px; }
.fleet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.fleet-card {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.fleet-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}
.fleet-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.fleet-grid.four .fleet-card img {
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #f6f4ee;
  padding: 10px 12px;
}
.fleet-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.55); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.45); }
.fleet-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.fleet-card figcaption { padding: 13px 15px 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.fleet-card figcaption strong { font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.fleet-card figcaption span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; }
@media (max-width: 1060px) { .fleet-grid, .fleet-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .fleet-grid, .fleet-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .fleet-card img { height: 120px; } .fleet-grid.four .fleet-card img { height: 130px; } }
@media (max-width: 430px)  { .fleet-grid, .fleet-grid.four { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .fleet-card img { height: 170px; } }

/* ---------- Floating WhatsApp button ---------- */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 950;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.wa-float svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; fill: #fff; }
.wa-float::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  animation: waPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
  75%  { transform: scale(1.65); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.65); opacity: 0; }
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.55); }
.wa-tip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 14px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.35);
  color: #ece7d9;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-tip { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .wa-float { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: 52px; height: 52px; } .wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; } }

/* Cars traveling the routes */
.ksa-car .car-body { fill: #e9cf95; stroke: rgba(13, 26, 52, 0.55); stroke-width: 0.6; }
.ksa-car .car-glass { fill: #16274e; opacity: 0.75; }
.ksa-car .car-light { fill: #fff8e1; opacity: 0.95; }
.ksa-car .car-glow { fill: rgba(198, 164, 94, 0.22); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ksa-routes path, .ksa-city .c-ring, .wa-float::before { animation: none; }
  .ksa-city .c-ring { opacity: 0.5; }
  .ksa-cars { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Strategy layer — practice cards, offers, before/after proof,
   assessment wizard + readiness score dial
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Practice-group cards (homepage) ---------- */
.practice-card { cursor: default; }
.practice-links { display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 14px 0 16px; }
.practice-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 9px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.practice-links a svg { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.practice-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line);
  background: var(--paper-2);
}
.practice-links a:hover svg { opacity: 1; }
.practice-jump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
.practice-head { padding-top: 90px; }
.practice-head .lede { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 640px; }

/* ---------- Offers ---------- */
.offers { background: var(--paper-2); }
.offers-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.offer-card {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px 26px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.offer-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.offer-card.featured { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.22); }
.offer-flag {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 24px;
  background: var(--grad); color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.offer-who {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bronze); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.offer-card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.offer-card > p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.offer-card .check-list { gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.offer-card .check-list li { font-size: 0.87rem; }
.offer-foot { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.offer-time { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.offer-price { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--faint); }
.offer-card .btn { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Before / after proof ---------- */
.ba-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.ba-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.ba-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ba-tag {
  align-self: flex-start; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bronze);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 12px;
}
.ba-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: start; }
.ba-row p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.ba-label {
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 0; text-align: center;
  border-radius: 7px; margin-top: 2px;
}
.ba-before .ba-label { background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--faint); }
.ba-after .ba-label { background: var(--grad); color: var(--navy-950); }
.ba-after p { color: var(--ink); }
.ba-foot { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--faint); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 12px; }

/* ---------- Assessment wizard ---------- */
.wiz-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: start; padding-bottom: 90px; }
.wiz-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 34px 34px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.wiz-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.wiz-progress { flex: 1; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--paper-2); overflow: hidden; }
.wiz-bar { height: 100%; width: 0%; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 999px; transition: width 0.4s var(--ease); }
.wiz-count { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--faint); white-space: nowrap; }
.wiz-step h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.wiz-hint { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--faint); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.wiz-multi-note { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--faint); }
.wiz-opts { display: grid; gap: 11px; margin-top: 18px; }
.wiz-opt {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px;
  width: 100%; text-align: left; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 13px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  transition: all 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.wiz-opt small { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--faint); }
.wiz-opt:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.wiz-opt.sel {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(196, 154, 95, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
}
.wiz-opts .wiz-next { margin-top: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.wiz-nav { margin-top: 22px; }
.wiz-back, .wiz-restart {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--faint); padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.wiz-back:hover, .wiz-restart:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.wiz-aside {
  background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px 28px;
  position: sticky; top: 110px;
}
.wiz-aside h3 { margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.wiz-aside ol { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.wiz-aside ol li { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.wiz-aside ol li strong { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.wiz-aside .aside-note {
  margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.wiz-aside .aside-note strong { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ---------- Score dial + result ---------- */
.wiz-result { text-align: center; }
.score-dial {
  --score: 0;
  width: 168px; height: 168px; margin: 6px auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(#c49a5f calc(var(--score) * 1%), var(--paper-2) 0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.score-inner {
  width: 132px; height: 132px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white); display: grid; place-items: center; align-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.score-inner strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--ink); }
.score-inner small { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--faint); }
.wiz-result h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 6px 0 10px; }
.wiz-result > p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.wiz-result .check-list { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 24px; text-align: left; }
.wiz-result .check-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--bronze); font-weight: 800; margin-right: 4px; }
.wiz-report {
  max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 20px; text-align: left;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px;
}
.wiz-report-lede { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.wiz-report .news-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.wiz-report input {
  flex: 1; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.wiz-report input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.wiz-result-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .offers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ba-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .wiz-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wiz-aside { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .offers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wiz-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .wiz-report .news-row { flex-direction: column; }
}