/* ==========================================================================
   OTB — Outside The Box · homepage
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Surfaces:  cream #F5F1E9 (light bands)  ·  near-black #0A0F0E (dark bands)
   Accent:    teal — the brand colour, does all the visible work
              coral — a spare highlight, five small moments only
   Type:      Poppins (structure) · Caveat (handwritten accent)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1 Tokens · 2 Base · 3 Layout · 4 Type · 5 Buttons · 6 Header · 7 Hero
   8 Marquee · 9 Start · 10 Services · 11 Process · 12 Work · 13 Testimonials
   14 FAQ · 15 CTA · 16 Footer · 17 Motion · 18 Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Tokens ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Light */
  --cream:      #F5F1E9;
  --cream-2:    #EFEAE0;
  --card:       #FFFFFF;
  --ink:        #12100D;
  --ink-soft:   #4C4A45;
  --ink-muted:  #7A7871;
  --rule:       #E2DCCF;

  /* Dark */
  --black:      #0A0F0E;
  --black-2:    #101817;
  --black-3:    #070B0A;
  --on-dark:    #A7B0AE;
  --on-dark-mut:#6C7674;
  --rule-dark:  rgba(255,255,255,0.09);

  /* Brand */
  --teal:       #2DD4BF;   /* buttons, marks */
  --teal-bright:#00EBD4;   /* glows, brand signature */
  --teal-soft:  #5DE9D5;   /* accent words on dark */
  --teal-deep:  #0D9487;   /* accent words on cream */
  --teal-ink:   #0B6F66;   /* small teal text on cream (AA) */
  --teal-wash:  #E3F3F0;
  --coral:      #F7795B;
  --coral-deep: #C1462A;
  --coral-wash: #FBEAE4;

  /* Type */
  --font-body:   "Poppins", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: "Caveat", "Bradley Hand", cursive;
  --font-mono:   ui-monospace, "SFMono-Regular", "Roboto Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  --t-display: clamp(2.7rem, 6.4vw, 5.4rem);
  --t-h2:      clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  --t-h3:      clamp(1.25rem, 1.9vw, 1.6rem);
  --t-lead:    clamp(1.02rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  --t-body:    0.975rem;
  --t-small:   0.845rem;
  --t-label:   0.7rem;

  /* Rhythm */
  --wrap:    1280px;
  --gut:     clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  --section: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-pill: 100px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Textures */
  --dots: radial-gradient(rgba(18,16,13,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
  --dots-dark: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* 2. Base ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--black); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; }

.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; background: var(--teal); color: var(--black); padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; z-index: 999; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* 3. Layout ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gut); }
.section { padding-block: var(--section); position: relative; }

.band-cream {
  background: var(--cream);
  background-image: var(--dots);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.band-dark {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.band-dark h1, .band-dark h2, .band-dark h3, .band-dark h4 { color: #fff; }

/* soft teal light source used across dark bands */
.glow {
  position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,212,191,0.16) 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0.05) 40%, rgba(45,212,191,0) 70%);
  animation: breathe 12s var(--ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes breathe { from { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); } }
.band-dark > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Eyebrow label */
.label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-ink);
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.label::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; }
.band-dark .label { color: var(--teal); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .label { justify-content: center; }
.center .measure, .center .measure--short, .center .lead { margin-inline: auto; }

/* 4. Type ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0; text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--t-display); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--t-h2); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.lead { font-size: var(--t-lead); line-height: 1.62; }
.measure { max-width: 62ch; }
.measure--short { max-width: 46ch; }

.accent {
  font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.3em; line-height: 0.8; letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}
.band-dark .accent { color: var(--teal-soft); }

/* 5. Buttons --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--teal); color: #06231F;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out),
              background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.btn .ico { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -16px rgba(45,212,191,0.75); background: #4BE3D0; border-color: #4BE3D0; }
.btn:hover .ico { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(-1px); }
/* sheen sweep */
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }

.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: rgba(18,16,13,0.22); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: none; }
.band-dark .btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.band-dark .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.72rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.84rem; }

.arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none; padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.arrow-link .ico { color: var(--teal-ink); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.arrow-link:hover { color: var(--teal-ink); border-color: var(--teal-ink); }
.arrow-link:hover .ico { transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.band-dark .arrow-link { color: #fff; border-color: var(--rule-dark); }
.band-dark .arrow-link .ico { color: var(--teal); }
.band-dark .arrow-link:hover { color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }

/* 6. Header ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(10,15,14,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.5) blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-stuck { background: rgba(10,15,14,0.94); border-bottom-color: var(--rule-dark); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; min-height: 80px; transition: min-height 0.35s var(--ease); }
.site-header.is-stuck .header-inner { min-height: 68px; }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; text-decoration: none; }
.brand img, .brand svg { width: auto; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 auto; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
.brand:hover img, .brand:hover svg { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
/* Wordmark beside the logo */
.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand-text { color: var(--teal); }
/* Footer lockup — logo above, wordmark below */
.brand--stack { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.9rem; }
.brand--stack .brand-text { font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); margin-left: auto; }
.nav a { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--on-dark); text-decoration: none; position: relative; padding-block: 0.4rem; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: 1.5px; background: var(--teal); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav .btn { color: #06231F; }
.nav .btn::after { display: none; }
.header-cta { margin-left: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 0.6rem 0.7rem; cursor: pointer; color: #fff; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; margin: 4px 0; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 7. Hero ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  background: var(--black);
  background-image: var(--dots-dark);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 9rem) clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero .glow-a { top: -34vw; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 90vw; height: 70vw; max-width: 1200px; max-height: 900px; }
.hero .glow-b { bottom: -30vw; right: -14vw; width: 52vw; height: 52vw; max-width: 720px; max-height: 720px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,121,91,0.10) 0%, rgba(247,121,91,0) 68%); }
.hero > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--t-label);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-chip i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45,212,191,0.6); animation: pulse 2.6s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(45,212,191,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45,212,191,0); } }

.hero h1 { max-width: 17ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.hero-sub { font-size: var(--t-lead); max-width: 54ch; margin: 1.9rem auto 0; color: var(--on-dark); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2.4rem; }

.scroll-cue { margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.scroll-cue span.line { width: 1px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), transparent); animation: drop 2.2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes drop { 0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; } 55% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; } 56% { transform-origin: bottom; } 100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; } }

/* 8. Marquee --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--black-3); border-block: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  overflow: hidden; padding-block: 1.05rem;
}
.marquee-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: slide 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee span b { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.marquee span i { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes slide { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* 9. The OTB difference ----------------------------------------------------
   Left-aligned statement on a cream-to-sand gradient, with two soft orbs
   drifting behind it. No card — the colour does the work. */
.start {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #F1ECE1 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
}
.start-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  animation: float 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.start-orb--a {
  top: -6vw; right: 6vw; width: 38vw; height: 38vw; max-width: 520px; max-height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(45,212,191,0.30), rgba(45,212,191,0) 68%);
}
.start-orb--b {
  bottom: -12vw; right: -6vw; width: 30vw; height: 30vw; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(247,121,91,0.16), rgba(247,121,91,0) 66%);
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
@keyframes float { from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); } to { transform: translate3d(2.5rem,-1.75rem,0); } }

.statement { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 780px; text-align: left; }
.statement .label { margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.statement-h {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink);
}
.statement-h .accent { font-size: 1.24em; }
.statement-p {
  margin-top: 1.9rem; max-width: 52ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.24rem); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* thin teal rule anchoring the block */
.statement::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 96px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.25s;
}
.statement.is-in::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* 10. Services (dark) ------------------------------------------------------ */
.services .glow-c { top: 10%; left: -20vw; width: 60vw; height: 60vw; max-width: 800px; max-height: 800px; }
.services .glow-d { bottom: -10%; right: -18vw; width: 55vw; height: 55vw; max-width: 720px; max-height: 720px; }

.svc {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
}
.svc:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }
.svc:nth-child(even) .svc-media { order: 2; }

.svc-media {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; background: var(--black-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
}
.svc-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.02); transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out), filter 0.6s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover .svc-media img { transform: scale(1.09); filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(1.06); }
.svc-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,15,14,0.78) 0%, rgba(10,15,14,0.10) 50%, rgba(10,15,14,0) 100%);
}
.svc-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 1.4rem; bottom: 1.4rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; background: rgba(10,15,14,0.55); border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.svc-badge i { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }

.svc-num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--teal); display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.svc h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.svc-promise { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--teal-soft); margin: 0.7rem 0 1.2rem; }
.svc-body p { color: var(--on-dark); max-width: 52ch; }
.svc-punch { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

.caps { list-style: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.caps li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--on-dark); transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.caps li::before { content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-top: 0.62rem; background: var(--coral); transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.caps li:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(3px); }
.caps li:hover::before { transform: rotate(135deg); }

.svc-note { margin-top: 1.3rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.svc-note strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.svc-cta { margin-top: 1.8rem; }

/* 11. Process -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
}
.step { position: relative; }
.step-dial {
  width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-deep); background: var(--card);
  display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--teal-deep);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), background 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.step:hover .step-dial { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06); background: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -16px rgba(13,148,135,0.8); }
/* dashed connector */
.step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 37px; left: 86px; right: -1.4rem; height: 1px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rule) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  background-size: 16px 1px;
}
.step-label { display: block; margin-top: 1.6rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin-top: 0.55rem; }
.step p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.process-cta { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

/* 12. Work ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem 2rem; }
.cases { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.15rem; margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.25rem); }
.case {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -32px rgba(18,16,13,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.case::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.case:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(13,148,135,0.3); box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -30px rgba(18,16,13,0.55); }
.case:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.case-tag { align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--t-label); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-ink); background: var(--teal-wash); border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; }
.case-tag--coral { color: var(--coral-deep); background: var(--coral-wash); }
.case h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; }
.case-meta { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: -0.55rem; }
.case dl { margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.case dt { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--t-label); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.case dd { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.case dd strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.case-more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.45rem; align-items: center; }
.case-more .ico { color: var(--teal-ink); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.case:hover .case-more .ico { transform: translate(3px,-3px); }

/* 13. Testimonials (dark) -------------------------------------------------- */
.tst .glow-e { top: -10%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 70vw; height: 50vw; max-width: 900px; max-height: 620px; }
.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.15rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.quote {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.05rem;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.quote:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.35); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,212,191,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)); }
.quote .mark { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--teal); height: 1.4rem; }
.quote p { color: #E7ECEA; font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.62; }
.quote footer { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.quote footer b { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

/* 14. FAQ ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); transition: background 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item[open] { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1rem 1.35rem 0;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), padding-left 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--teal-ink); padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.faq-icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease);
  color: var(--teal-ink); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--teal-deep); border-color: var(--teal-deep); color: #fff; }
.faq-answer { overflow: hidden; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 0 3rem 1.5rem 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 62ch; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-answer p { animation: fadeUp 0.45s var(--ease-out) both; }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* 15. CTA (image-3 style panel) -------------------------------------------- */
.cta { background: var(--black-3); padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 18% 12%, rgba(45,212,191,0.14) 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 85% 90%, rgba(45,212,191,0.08) 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0E1615 0%, #0A100F 100%);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-panel h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.cta-panel p { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--t-lead); max-width: 52ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-actions { margin-top: 2.4rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center; }
.cta-meta { margin-top: 2.2rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.cta-meta a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
.cta-meta a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* 16. Footer --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--black-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 2rem; color: var(--on-dark-mut); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.site-footer .brand img, .site-footer .brand svg { height: 54px; }
.footer-tag { margin-top: 1.1rem; max-width: 30ch; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--t-label); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.05rem; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--on-dark); text-decoration: none; position: relative; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--teal); padding-left: 0.35rem; }
.footer-base { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 2rem; justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--t-small); }
.footer-base .sig { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--teal); }

/* 17. Motion --------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out); }
[data-reveal].is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* 18. Responsive ----------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .svc:nth-child(even) .svc-media { order: 0; }
  .cases, .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: 2.5rem; }
  .step:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; order: 3; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }
  .nav {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--black-2);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--rule-dark);
    padding: 0.5rem var(--gut) 1.5rem; display: none;
  }
  .nav.is-open { display: flex; animation: fadeUp 0.35s var(--ease-out) both; }
  .nav a { padding: 0.95rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav a::after { display: none; }
  .nav .btn { margin-top: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav .nav-cta { display: block; }
}
@media (min-width: 861px) { .nav .nav-cta { display: none; } }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .step::after { display: none !important; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .faq-answer p { padding-right: 1rem; }
}

@media print {
  .site-header, .marquee, .cta, .site-footer { display: none; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Global Talent page
   Components below are page-specific but built from the same tokens, so they
   drop onto any other service page unchanged.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero variant — service pages lead with a price badge */
.hero--page { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.hero--page h1 { max-width: 20ch; }
.price-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(45,212,191,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(45,212,191,0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
}
.price-badge b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Two-column intro: heading left, supporting copy right */
.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start;
}
.split h2 { max-width: 16ch; }

/* Emphatic stacked lines */
.emph { list-style: none; margin: 2rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.emph li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.22rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
}
.emph li::before {
  content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal-deep);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.emph li:hover::before { width: 34px; }
.band-dark .emph li { color: #fff; }
.band-dark .emph li::before { background: var(--teal); }

/* Feature cards — 3 or 4 up, work on cream and on dark */
.features {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.feature {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -34px rgba(18,16,13,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(13,148,135,0.35); box-shadow: 0 28px 46px -32px rgba(18,16,13,0.5); }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.feature h3::before {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.feature p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.band-dark .feature {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border-color: var(--rule-dark); box-shadow: none;
}
.band-dark .feature:hover { border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.35); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,212,191,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)); }
.band-dark .feature h3::before { background: var(--teal); }
.band-dark .feature p { color: var(--on-dark); }

/* Pricing ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.prices {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.15rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start;
}
.price {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.price:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.4); }
.price--feature {
  border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.45);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 20% 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0.14), rgba(45,212,191,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
}
.price-flag {
  position: absolute; top: -0.75rem; left: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--teal); color: #06231F; border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
}
.price h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
.price-amount {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.15;
}
.price-amount small { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--on-dark-mut); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.price-plus { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; }
.price-lines { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; padding: 1.1rem 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); }
.price-lines b { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.97rem; }
.price-lines span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.price p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--on-dark); }
.price-inc { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.price-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.price-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.89rem; color: var(--on-dark); }
.price-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.price .btn { margin-top: auto; }
.price-foot { margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }

/* Roles ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.roles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.role {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -34px rgba(18,16,13,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.role:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(13,148,135,0.35); }
.role h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; padding-bottom: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.role ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; }
.role li { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.role li:hover { color: var(--teal-ink); transform: translateX(3px); }
.role--ask { background: var(--teal-wash); border-color: rgba(13,148,135,0.25); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
.role--ask p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.role--ask .arrow-link { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Big statement lines (not traditional outsourcing) ------------------------ */
.own { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.own h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
.own-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.15rem; }
.own-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.own-list li:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(8px); }
.own-list li:first-child { color: #fff; }
.own-note { margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--on-dark); max-width: 46ch; }

/* Comparison -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.15rem; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.col {
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
}
.col--otb {
  border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.4);
  background:
    radial-gradient(110% 80% at 15% 0%, rgba(45,212,191,0.13), rgba(45,212,191,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
}
.col h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.col-base { font-size: 1.02rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); }
.col ul { list-style: none; margin: 1.2rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.col li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--on-dark); }
.col li::before { content: "+"; color: var(--on-dark-mut); font-weight: 600; }
.col--otb li::before { color: var(--teal); }
.compare-punch {
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3rem); text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--teal-soft);
}

/* Guarantee band ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.guarantee {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: center;
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -44px rgba(18,16,13,0.5);
}
.guarantee h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem); }
.guarantee p { font-size: 0.97rem; }
.guarantee p + p { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.guarantee .shield {
  font-family: var(--font-accent); font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1;
}

/* Final CTA extras -------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-prices { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.8rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.cta-prices b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; }
.cta-sign { margin-top: 2.2rem; font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .split, .own, .guarantee { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prices, .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .price-flag { top: -0.7rem; }
}

/* Global Talent — layout corrections for odd-numbered card rows */
@media (min-width: 1041px) {
  .roles .role--ask { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .roles .role--ask h3 { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; flex: 0 0 auto; max-width: 18ch; }
  .roles .role--ask p { flex: 1 1 auto; margin: 0; }
  .roles .role--ask .arrow-link { margin-top: 0; align-self: center; white-space: nowrap; }
  .features .feature--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
}
/* the CTA panel's generic paragraph rule must not flatten these two */
.cta-panel .cta-prices { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut); }
.cta-panel .cta-sign { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem); line-height: 1.2; color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Marketing page — small additions on top of the shared components
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-meta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-mut);
}
.hero-meta b { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 500; }

/* Engagement cards reuse .col but carry prose + a link */
.col > p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--on-dark); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.col .arrow-link { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.col--pad { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* Intro line above a dimmed statement list */
.own-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .brand { gap: 0.55rem; }
  .brand-text { font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.09em; line-height: 1.25; }
  .brand img, .brand svg { height: 38px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Footer social links
   ========================================================================== */
.socials { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.socials a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); color: var(--on-dark);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease),
              color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.socials a svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }
.socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--black); background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Contact page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start;
}

/* Form -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -50px rgba(18,16,13,0.55);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.field { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.field > span {
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.field > span em { font-style: normal; color: var(--coral-deep); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: #FBFAF7; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem; transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer;
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--ink-muted) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-muted) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 20px) 50%, calc(100% - 15px) 50%;
  background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--teal-deep); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13,148,135,0.12);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #AEA99D; }
.form .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.form-fine { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-muted); text-align: center; }
.form-status {
  margin-top: 1rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--coral-wash); border: 1px solid rgba(193,70,42,0.25);
  color: var(--coral-deep); font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Side panel -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-side { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.contact-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(13,148,135,0.35); }
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.contact-card p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-card a.big {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  padding-bottom: 2px; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.contact-card a.big:hover { color: var(--teal-ink); }
.contact-card .socials { margin-top: 1rem; }
.contact-card .socials a { border-color: var(--rule); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-card .socials a:hover { color: var(--black); background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }

.next-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; counter-reset: n; }
.next-list li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.9rem 1fr; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.next-list li::before {
  counter-increment: n; content: "0" counter(n);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal-ink); padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Slim service strip ------------------------------------------------------ */
.pick { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
.pick a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; text-decoration: none; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.pick a .ico { color: var(--teal); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.pick a:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(45,212,191,0.4); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,212,191,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02)); }
.pick a:hover .ico { transform: translate(3px,-3px); }

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pick { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}