/* ==========================================================================
   FUNDING PATH — "The Route"
   Design system & shared styles
   Palette: ink #0B0B0D · paper #FFFFFF · warm paper #FAF8F5 · bronze #B48967
   Type: Satoshi (display/UI) · Bodoni Moda italic (accent) · JetBrains Mono (data)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* color */
  --ink: #0B0B0D;
  --ink-2: #131316;
  --ink-3: #1B1B1F;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --paper-warm: #FAF8F5;
  --bronze: #B48967;
  --bronze-strong: #9A7355;
  --bronze-text: #8A6547;      /* bronze dark enough for 4.5:1 on white */
  --bronze-tint: #F6F0E9;      /* soft bronze wash for selected states */
  --bronze-glow: rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.35);
  --text: #1A1A1E;
  --text-2: #55514B;           /* warm gray, 7:1 on white */
  --text-3: #75716A;
  --on-dark: #F5F3EF;
  --on-dark-2: #B3ADA4;        /* warm muted on ink, ~7:1 */
  --on-dark-3: #8A857D;
  --hairline: #E8E3DB;
  --hairline-dark: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.14);
  --error: #B4452F;
  --error-tint: #FBF0ED;
  --success: #3E6B4F;

  /* type */
  --font-ui: "Satoshi", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-accent: "Bodoni Moda", Georgia, serif;
  --font-data: "JetBrains Mono", "SF Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  /* scale */
  --container: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  --radius-s: 8px;
  --radius-m: 12px;
  --radius-l: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;

  /* shadow — offset + soft blur, layered */
  --shadow-s: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.05);
  --shadow-m: 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.06), 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.14);
  --shadow-l: 0 4px 8px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.07), 0 28px 64px -16px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.22);

  /* motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  --dur-fast: 150ms;
  --dur-med: 280ms;

  /* header */
  --header-h: 72px;
}

/* ---------- Reset & base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  text-wrap: pretty;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p { margin: 0 0 1em; max-width: 68ch; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

button { font-family: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

::selection { background: var(--bronze); color: var(--ink); }
:is(input, textarea) { caret-color: var(--bronze-strong); }

/* scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--paper-warm); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #C9C3B9;
  border: 3px solid var(--paper-warm);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--bronze); }

/* focus */
:focus { outline: none; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--bronze-strong);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.skip-link:focus-visible { top: 12px; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  margin: -1px; padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(72px, 9vw, 128px); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }
.section--warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section--ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--ink h1, .section--ink h2, .section--ink h3 { color: var(--on-dark); }

.section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
}
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--center p { margin-inline: auto; }

.section-index {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.section-index::after {
  content: "";
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bronze);
}
.section--ink .section-index { color: var(--on-dark-3); }

/* Only used where a real sequence exists (process steps, form steps) */
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.section-head .lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-2);
}
.section--ink .section-head .lede { color: var(--on-dark-2); }

.accent-i {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.96); }
.btn .icon { transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover .icon--arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--bronze);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.18), 0 8px 24px -8px var(--bronze-glow);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--bronze-strong); color: #fff; }

.btn--ink {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-s);
}
.btn--ink:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--hairline);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); color: var(--bronze-text); }

.btn--ghost-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  border-color: var(--hairline-dark);
}
.btn--ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); color: var(--bronze); }

.btn--sm { min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.btn--lg { min-height: 56px; padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* text link with arrow */
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--bronze-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.link-arrow .icon { transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.link-arrow:hover .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
.section--ink .link-arrow { color: var(--bronze); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              backdrop-filter var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--hairline);
}
/* header over dark hero: starts transparent with light text */
.site-header--over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) { color: var(--on-dark); }
/* light pages: header is always in its solid state */
.site-header--light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--hairline);
}
.site-header--light ~ main > .section:first-child {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px));
}
.site-header--over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-link { color: var(--on-dark-2); }
.site-header--over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
.site-header--over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--on-dark); }
.site-header--over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-toggle { color: var(--on-dark); }

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
}
.brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; }
/* swap logo variant on unscrolled dark hero */
.brand .brand-dark { display: none; }
.brand .brand-white { display: block; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand .brand-dark,
.site-header--light .brand .brand-dark { display: block; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand .brand-white,
.site-header--light .brand .brand-white { display: none; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.main-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--bronze);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-link .icon--chevron { transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }

/* dropdown */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-link .icon--chevron,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-link .icon--chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  translate: -50% 0;
  min-width: 340px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              visibility var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-dropdown a small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bronze-tint); }
.nav-dropdown a .icon { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--bronze-strong); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-4px); transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.nav-dropdown a:hover .icon { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-right: -10px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle svg { display: block; }

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 150;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding: 20px var(--gutter) 40px;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--dur-med);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; }
.mobile-menu__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.mobile-menu__close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin-right: -10px;
  background: none; border: 0;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
}
.mobile-menu nav { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; }
.mobile-menu ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 4px;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-sub a {
  padding: 11px 4px 11px 20px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  border-bottom: 0;
}

/* expandable submenu row (Solutions) */
.mobile-menu .mobile-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-row > a { flex: 1; border-bottom: 0; }
.mobile-sub-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-right: -8px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.mobile-sub-toggle:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.mobile-sub-toggle .icon { transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.mobile-sub-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mobile-sub {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.38s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.28s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-sub.is-open { max-height: 320px; opacity: 1; }

/* menu footer CTA — kept visually distinct from the plain nav rows */
.mobile-menu__cta {
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.mobile-menu__cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 17px 26px;
  border-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -8px var(--bronze-glow);
}
.mobile-menu__cta-note {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
}
/* staggered entrance */
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-item {
  animation: menu-item-in 0.4s var(--ease-out) both;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 50ms);
}
@keyframes menu-item-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Icons ---------- */
.icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.icon--sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.icon--lg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* ---------- Hero (home) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
}
.hero__grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero__grid-bg svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero__vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 30% 40%, transparent 40%, rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.72) 100%);
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vh, 96px) var(--gutter) clamp(80px, 10vh, 120px);
}
.hero__copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 6.4vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero__copy h1 .accent-i { font-weight: 500; color: var(--bronze); }
.hero__lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 19.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  max-width: 34rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.hero__note {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero__note .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--bronze); }

/* the route visual */
.hero__route {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.06;
  max-height: 620px;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__route svg { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: visible; }

/* cinematic city plate behind the route: full-bleed, graded, slow drift */
.hero__route-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}
.hero__route-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.6);
  transform-origin: 50% 42%;
}
.anim .hero__route-media img { animation: hero-media-drift 30s var(--ease-out) infinite alternate; }
@keyframes hero-media-drift {
  from { transform: scale(1.05) translate(0, 0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.16) translate(-1.5%, -1.5%); }
}
.hero__route-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.5) 0%,
      rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.22) 30%,
      rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.34) 62%,
      rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.78) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.16) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 13, 0) 55%);
}

/* enquiry pulse travelling the route (SMIL; disabled under reduced motion) */
.route-pulse { fill: var(--bronze); }
.route-pulse--halo { fill: var(--bronze); opacity: 0.25; }

.route-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--bronze);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.route-line--ghost {
  stroke: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.12);
  stroke-dasharray: 1 7;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.route-node { fill: var(--ink); stroke: var(--bronze); stroke-width: 2; }
.route-node--end { fill: var(--bronze); stroke: none; }
.route-node-ring { fill: none; stroke: var(--bronze); stroke-width: 1; opacity: 0.5; }
.route-label {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  fill: var(--on-dark-2);
}
.route-label--end { fill: var(--bronze); font-weight: 700; }
.route-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  fill: var(--on-dark-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* waypoint entrance: scale 0.25→1, opacity 0→1, blur 4px→0 */
.anim .route-wp {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.25);
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out),
              transform 0.45s var(--ease-out),
              filter 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
.anim .route-wp.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); filter: blur(0); }

/* end-node ring pulse */
.route-node-ring {
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: ring-pulse 2.6s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes ring-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0.7; }
  70% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* entrance animation (JS adds .is-in) */
.anim .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
              transform 0.7s var(--ease-out),
              filter 0.7s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
.anim .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: blur(0); }

/* scroll cue */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 26px;
  translate: -50% 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero__scroll::after {
  content: "";
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--bronze), transparent);
  animation: scroll-cue 2.2s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-cue {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  45% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  55% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
}

/* ---------- Statement section (Why Funding Path) ---------- */
.statement {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  max-width: 22em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.statement .accent-i { color: var(--bronze-text); }
.statement em { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

.fact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  padding-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.fact h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
}
.fact h3 .icon { color: var(--bronze-strong); align-self: center; }
.fact p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Solution cards ---------- */
.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}
.solution-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.solution-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.solution-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.solution-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.96);
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.solution-card__media::after {
  /* warm bronze grade + legibility */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.16), rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.28));
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.solution-card:hover .solution-card__media img {
  filter: grayscale(0.6) contrast(1.03) brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.solution-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
}
.solution-card__no {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.solution-card__no b { color: var(--bronze-strong); font-weight: 500; }
.solution-card__body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.solution-card__body > p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.solution-card__uses {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.solution-card__uses li {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}
.solution-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.solution-card__foot .link-arrow { font-size: 15px; }
.solution-card__node {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.solution-card__node svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--bronze-strong); }

/* ---------- Process (How It Works) ---------- */
.process { position: relative; }
.process__track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.process__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 21px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process__line svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.process-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-step__node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--bronze);
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bronze-text);
  transition: background-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.section--ink .process-step__node { background: var(--ink); }
.process-step:hover .process-step__node { background: var(--bronze); color: var(--ink); }
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 18.5px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.process-step p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }
.section--ink .process-step p { color: var(--on-dark-2); }

/* small mono fact chip under a section head (kept out of the step grid for alignment) */
.section-head__meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.section-head__meta::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--bronze-tint);
}

/* ---------- Why choose (USPs) ---------- */
.usp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}
.usp {
  grid-column: span 2;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.usp:hover { border-color: rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.55); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.usp:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 3; }
.usp:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 3; }
.usp .icon-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  color: var(--bronze);
  background: rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.08);
}
.usp h3 { font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.usp p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--on-dark-2); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Insights ---------- */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}
.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.insight-card:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); box-shadow: var(--shadow-m); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.insight-card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink-2); }
.insight-card__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.96);
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.insight-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(180,137,103,0.14), rgba(11,11,13,0.24));
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.insight-card:hover .insight-card__media img { filter: grayscale(0.55); transform: scale(1.03); }
.insight-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 24px; }
.insight-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.insight-card__meta .tag { color: var(--bronze-text); }
.insight-card__body h3 { font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.insight-card__body p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.insight-card__foot { margin-top: auto; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bronze-text); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.insight-card__foot .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.insight-card:hover .insight-card__foot .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Partner band ---------- */
.partner-band {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.partner-band__copy { padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.partner-band__copy h2 { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.partner-band__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-2); max-width: 30rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.partner-band__media { position: relative; min-height: 260px; }
.partner-band__media img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.9);
}
.partner-band__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ink-2) 4%, rgba(19,19,22,0.25) 55%, rgba(19,19,22,0.45));
}
.partner-band__roles { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.partner-band__roles span {
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
}

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.final-cta { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.final-cta .hero__grid-bg { opacity: 0.4; }
.final-cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; }
.final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.final-cta h2 .accent-i { color: var(--bronze); }
.final-cta p { color: var(--on-dark-2); font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 18px); max-width: 36rem; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.final-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.final-cta .final-cta__note {
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: clamp(44px, 5vw, 56px) auto 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) clamp(36px, 4vw, 48px);
}
.footer-brand img { height: 36px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 30ch; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.footer-contact .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--bronze); }

.footer-disclosure {
  padding-block: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.footer-disclosure p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-block: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
}
.footer-bottom .mono { font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px)) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero .hero__grid-bg { opacity: 0.35; }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 64px);
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  color: var(--on-dark);
  max-width: 15em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.page-hero h1 .accent-i { color: var(--bronze); }
.page-hero .lede {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 19.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
  max-width: 38rem;
}
.page-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 34px; }
.page-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
}
.page-hero__meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--on-dark-2);
}
.page-hero__meta .icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--bronze); }

/* breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--on-dark-3);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--on-dark-2); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--bronze); }
.breadcrumb .icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

/* ---------- Split feature rows (service pages) ---------- */
.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: center;
}
.feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px); }
.feature-row--flip .feature-row__media { order: 2; }
.feature-row__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-m);
}
.feature-row__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.97);
}
.feature-row__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(180,137,103,0.14), rgba(11,11,13,0.22));
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.feature-row__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(27px, 3.6vw, 38px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature-row__copy > p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.check-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.check-list li .icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 2px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--bronze-strong);
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq.is-open { border-color: var(--bronze); }
.faq summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary .icon {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--bronze-strong);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq.is-open summary .icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__body { padding: 0 22px 22px; }
.faq__body p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Cards grid (industries, generic) ---------- */
.tile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}
.tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.tile:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-m); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--bronze); }
.tile__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.tile__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.85);
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.tile__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(185deg, rgba(11,11,13,0.05) 30%, rgba(11,11,13,0.82) 88%);
}
.tile:hover .tile__media img { filter: grayscale(0.5) brightness(0.95); transform: scale(1.03); }
.tile__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: auto; padding: 24px; }
.tile__body h3 { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tile__body p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245,243,239,0.78); margin: 0 0 12px; }
.tile__body .tile__link { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bronze); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.tile__body .tile__link .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.tile:hover .tile__body .tile__link .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Route options (Check My Options) ---------- */
.route-options { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px); }
.route-option {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 36px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background: var(--paper);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.route-option:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); box-shadow: var(--shadow-m); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.route-option__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.route-option__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--bronze-tint);
  color: var(--bronze-text);
  transition: background-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}
.route-option:hover .route-option__icon { background: var(--bronze); color: var(--ink); }
.route-option__time {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.route-option h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 24px); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.route-option > p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.route-option__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--bronze-text);
}
.route-option__foot .icon { transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.route-option:hover .route-option__foot .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }

.note-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}
.note-strip .icon { color: var(--bronze-strong); margin-top: 2px; }
.note-strip p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }
.note-strip a { color: var(--bronze-text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Assessment form ---------- */
.assess-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}
.assess-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.assess-aside h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 36px); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.assess-aside > p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.assess-steps { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 0; position: relative; }
.assess-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px; top: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--hairline);
}
.assess-steps li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-3);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.assess-steps li .dot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--hairline);
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.assess-steps li.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
.assess-steps li.is-active .dot { border-color: var(--bronze); color: var(--bronze-text); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--bronze-tint); }
.assess-steps li.is-done { color: var(--text-2); }
.assess-steps li.is-done .dot { background: var(--bronze); border-color: var(--bronze); color: var(--ink); }

.assess-aside .note-strip { margin-top: 0; }

.form-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-s);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-card__head {
  padding: 22px clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-card__head h3 { font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0; }
.form-card__step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.form-progress {
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--hairline);
}
.form-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--bronze);
  transition: width 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.form-card__body { padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); }

.form-step { display: none; }
.form-step.is-current { display: block; animation: step-in 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
@keyframes step-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.q-block { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.q-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.q-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.q-hint { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.q-error {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--error);
}
.q-block.has-error .q-error { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.q-block.has-error .option-card { border-color: var(--error); }

/* option cards (radio / checkbox look & feel) */
.option-grid { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.option-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.option-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--paper);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.option-card:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); }
.option-card input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.option-card .radio-ui,
.option-card .check-ui {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid #C8C2B8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.option-card .check-ui { border-radius: 7px; }
.option-card .radio-ui::after {
  content: "";
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
  transform: scale(0.4);
}
.option-card .check-ui .icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: transparent; stroke-width: 2.5; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.option-card__text { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.35; }
.option-card__text small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 2px; }
.option-card.is-selected {
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  background: var(--bronze-tint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--bronze);
}
.option-card.is-selected .radio-ui { border-color: var(--bronze-strong); }
.option-card.is-selected .radio-ui::after { background: var(--bronze-strong); transform: scale(1); }
.option-card.is-selected .check-ui { background: var(--bronze-strong); border-color: var(--bronze-strong); }
.option-card.is-selected .check-ui .icon { color: #fff; }

/* text fields */
.field-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.field label .req { color: var(--error); font-weight: 500; }
.field label small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-3); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #A39D93; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--bronze-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180, 137, 103, 0.22);
}
.field input.has-error, .field textarea.has-error { border-color: var(--error); }
.field .field-error { display: none; font-size: 13px; color: var(--error); font-weight: 500; }
.field.show-error .field-error { display: block; }
.field .field-hint { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-3); }

/* conditional reveal */
.is-conditional { display: none; }
.is-conditional.is-shown { display: block; animation: step-in 0.3s var(--ease-out); }

/* privacy notice */
.privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: 26px 0 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}
.privacy-note .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--bronze-strong); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.privacy-note p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }
.privacy-note a { color: var(--bronze-text); font-weight: 600; }

.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.form-actions .btn--back {
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.form-actions .btn--back:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.form-actions .btn--back[disabled] { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; }

/* form success */
.form-success { text-align: center; padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); display: none; }
.form-success.is-shown { display: block; animation: step-in 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
.form-success__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bronze-tint);
  border: 2px solid var(--bronze);
  color: var(--bronze-text);
}
.form-success h3 { font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 40ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.form-success .mono-ref {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  font-family: var(--font-data);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--bronze-text);
}

/* consent checkboxes in forms */
.consent-block { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.consent-block .option-card { align-items: flex-start; min-height: 0; }
.consent-block .option-card .check-ui { margin-top: 2px; }
.consent-block .option-card__text { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---------- Article ---------- */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: start;
}
.article-body { max-width: 68ch; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px); margin-top: 2.2em; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-top: 1.8em; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.article-body p, .article-body li { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 1.2em; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 2em 0;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 26px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--bronze);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.aside-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}
.aside-card h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aside-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---------- Filter chips ---------- */
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px); }
.chip {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); color: var(--bronze-text); }
.chip.is-active { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: start;
}
.legal-nav { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.legal-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.legal-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-s);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.legal-nav a:hover { background: var(--bronze-tint); color: var(--ink); }
.legal-nav a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }
.legal-body { max-width: 72ch; }
.legal-body h2 { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 2em; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.legal-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.legal-body p, .legal-body li { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-2); }
.legal-body ul { padding-left: 1.3em; display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.legal-flag {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--bronze);
  border-radius: var(--radius-m);
  background: var(--bronze-tint);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--bronze-text);
}

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--hairline); border: 0; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .nav-link { padding: 10px 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }
  .nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after { left: 10px; right: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .main-nav > ul { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .header-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 48px); }
  .hero__route { max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.82; }
  .usp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .usp, .usp:nth-child(4), .usp:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
  .usp:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .assess-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .assess-aside { position: static; }
  .assess-steps { display: none; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-aside { position: static; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal-nav { position: static; }
  .legal-nav ul { grid-auto-flow: column; justify-content: start; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .solutions-grid, .route-options, .insights-grid, .tile-grid,
  .fact-row, .feature-row, .grid-2, .partner-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-row--flip .feature-row__media { order: 0; }
  .process__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .process__line { display: none; }
  .process-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 4px 20px; }
  .process-step__node { grid-row: span 2; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .usp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .usp:last-child { grid-column: auto; }
  .field-grid, .option-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .article-aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__actions .btn, .final-cta__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .form-actions { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: stretch; }
  .form-actions .btn--back { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .partner-band__media { min-height: 200px; order: -1; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .anim .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
  .route-line { stroke-dasharray: none !important; stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important; }
  .route-pulse, .route-pulse--halo { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Elementor / premium-theme integration ---------- */
.elementor-page .site-main,
.elementor-page main#main { width: 100%; }
.elementor .container { max-width: var(--container); }
.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title { font-family: var(--font-ui); }
.elementor-widget-button .elementor-button { font-family: var(--font-ui); }
.brand-custom .custom-logo-link { display: inline-flex; }
.brand-custom .custom-logo { max-height: 42px; width: auto; }
.fp-primary-menu,
.fp-mobile-menu-list,
.footer-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.fp-primary-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(18px,2.2vw,34px); }
.fp-primary-menu > li { position: relative; }
.fp-primary-menu a { text-decoration: none; }
.fp-primary-menu .sub-menu { position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; min-width:280px; padding:14px; margin:14px 0 0; list-style:none; background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); border-radius:var(--radius-m); box-shadow:var(--shadow-m); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(8px); transition:.2s var(--ease-out); }
.fp-primary-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.fp-primary-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu { opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; }
.fp-primary-menu .sub-menu a { display:block; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; }
.fp-primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover { background:var(--paper-warm); }
.fp-mobile-menu-list { display:grid; gap:4px; }
.fp-mobile-menu-list a { display:block; padding:12px 0; text-decoration:none; }
.fp-mobile-menu-list .sub-menu { list-style:none; padding:0 0 4px 18px; margin:0; opacity:.78; }

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .fp-primary-menu{display:none;}
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   Elementor premium-widget compatibility — v0.6
   The fp_section widget renders the original section DOM inside Elementor's
   widget shell so the supplied design remains 1:1 while content is editable.
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-widget-fp_section,
.elementor-widget-fp_section > .elementor-widget-container { width: 100%; }
.elementor-widget-fp_section > .elementor-widget-container { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.elementor-widget-fp_section .section,
.elementor-widget-fp_section .hero { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.elementor-editor-active .elementor-widget-fp_section .reveal,
.elementor-editor-preview .elementor-widget-fp_section .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
.site-header--light ~ main .elementor > .elementor-element:first-child .section:first-child,
.site-header--light ~ main .e-con-inner > .elementor-element:first-child .section:first-child { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(48px, 7vw, 90px)); }

/* v0.7 Elementor icon replacement compatibility */
.elementor-widget-fp_section .fp-elementor-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: currentColor;
  line-height: 1;
}
.elementor-widget-fp_section .fp-elementor-icon i,
.elementor-widget-fp_section .fp-elementor-icon svg {
  display: block;
  width: 1em;
  height: 1em;
  fill: currentColor;
}