/* ============================================================
   Above the Story — abovethestory.com
   Editorial mega-type design system (Big Spaceship-inspired):
   pastel paper, huge black grotesque headlines, serif statements,
   gradient orb motif, minimal orb+burger nav, mega-type footer.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --paper: #d8ecf7;        /* pastel sky */
  --paper-2: #eef6fb;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink: #0f1216;
  --ink-soft: #47525e;
  --navy: #1d2130;
  --navy-deep: #141722;
  --line: rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.14);
  --line-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --orb-a: #ffd29d;
  --orb-b: #ff8a5c;
  --orb-c: #d9536f;
  --orb-d: #5b3fa8;
  --orb-e: #2b2f77;
  --accent-text: #b23350; /* darker accent — AA contrast for small text on light bg */
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(100deg, #ff8a5c, #d9536f 45%, #5b3fa8);
  --font-mega: "Archivo Black", "Arial Black", sans-serif;
  --font-brand: "Montserrat", "Segoe UI", sans-serif; /* the logo's elegant spaced-caps voice */
  --font-serif: "Cormorant", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Archivo", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  --radius: 20px;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container { width: min(1240px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }

::selection { background: var(--orb-c); color: #fff; }

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid currentColor;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  z-index: 300;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

/* ---------- Type system ---------- */

.mega {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; }
.serif em, em.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section { padding: 110px 0; }
.section.white { background: var(--white); }
.section.paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section.dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-lead { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 54px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.section.dark .section-lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }

.center { text-align: center; }
.center .section-lead { margin-inline: auto; }

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

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-ink { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn-ink:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-b), var(--orb-c) 50%, var(--orb-d));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(217, 83, 111, 0.35);
}

.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 55%, var(--orb-c));
  color: #fff;
}

.link-under {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.link-under:hover { opacity: 0.55; }

/* ---------- Top bar (orb brand + burger) ---------- */

.topbar {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px min(4vw, 48px);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(226, 240, 249, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.07);
}
.topbar > * { pointer-events: auto; }

/* text lockup in the logo's own type style */
.brand-lockup {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.brand-lockup:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.brand-words { display: block; white-space: nowrap; }
.brand-words .bw1 {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  margin-right: -0.42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.brand-words .bw2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  margin-right: -0.5em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.brand-words .bw2::before,
.brand-words .bw2::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.burger {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.burger:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
.burger .bars { display: block; width: 28px; }
.burger .bars span {
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 6px 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.burger.open .bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open .bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.open .bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Fullscreen menu ---------- */

.menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 150;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 100px min(6vw, 80px) 60px;
  clip-path: circle(0% at calc(100% - 51px) 51px);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: clip-path 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), visibility 0s linear 0.6s;
}
.menu.open {
  clip-path: circle(150% at calc(100% - 51px) 51px);
  visibility: visible;
  transition: clip-path 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.menu:focus { outline: none; }

.menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -160px;
  bottom: -160px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 28%, var(--orb-c) 52%, var(--orb-d) 76%, var(--orb-e));
  filter: blur(46px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.menu-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(10px, 2.2vh, 24px); position: relative; }

.menu-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, min(5.4vh, 6.9vw), 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #fff;
  width: fit-content;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.menu.open .menu-links a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

.menu-links a:hover, .menu-links a.active {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.menu-foot {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 7vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 40px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.menu-foot a { color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.menu-foot a:hover { border-bottom-color: #fff; }

body.menu-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- Home hero ---------- */

.hero-mega {
  position: relative;
  padding: 152px 0 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-word {
  /* the logo's voice: thin spaced caps; padding-left offsets trailing tracking
     so the nowrap line centers optically at every viewport */
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  padding-left: 0.3em;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 3vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* the logo's drone-and-circle emblem — true transparency, floats on the paper */
.hero-logo {
  width: clamp(320px, 46vw, 620px);
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 34px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.22));
}

.hero-tagline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 26px auto 0;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.hero-tagline .serif {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.hero-tagline .sub { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 16px auto 30px; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 26px; }

/* ---------- Statement (dark serif) ---------- */

.statement { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.statement .blur-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 30%, var(--orb-c) 55%, var(--orb-d) 80%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.statement .blur-orb.o1 { width: 340px; height: 340px; top: -100px; right: -80px; }
.statement .blur-orb.o2 { width: 240px; height: 240px; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; opacity: 0.35; }

.statement-inner { position: relative; max-width: 900px; }

.statement h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.statement h2 em { font-style: italic; }

.statement p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.statement p strong { color: #fff; }

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

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat .lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ---------- Service rows (editorial list) ---------- */

.svc-rows { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.svc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px 30px;
  padding: 34px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
}
.svc-row:hover { background: rgba(216, 236, 247, 0.5); padding-left: 26px; }

.svc-row .name {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.svc-row .desc { grid-column: 1; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 560px; font-size: 0.98rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.svc-row .arrow {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  grid-column: 2;
  align-self: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.svc-row:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(10px); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */

.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.section.white .card { background: var(--paper-2); }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.12); }

.card .icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 80%);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.card .icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: #fff; }

.card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

.card ul { margin-top: 16px; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.card ul li {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 6px 0 6px 26px;
  position: relative;
}
.card ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 13px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--orb-c);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orb-c);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(0.8);
}

/* ---------- Page hero (interior) ---------- */

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 176px 0 80px;
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -140px;
  right: -140px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 28%, var(--orb-c) 55%, var(--orb-d) 80%, var(--orb-e));
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 7.2rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.page-hero .serif {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 700px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */

.timeline { list-style: none; margin-top: 10px; }
.timeline li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 32px 38px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-left: 9px;
}
.timeline li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-left-color: transparent; }
.timeline li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -9px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 85%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(217, 83, 111, 0.18);
}
.timeline .when {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-text);
}
.timeline h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
}
.timeline p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* ---------- About split ---------- */

.about-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-split .photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.2);
}
.about-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-copy strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Pricing ---------- */

.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; align-items: stretch; }

.price-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.14); }

.price-card.featured { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.price-card.featured .blurb, .price-card.featured ul li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.price-card.featured ul li { border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); }

.price-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-b), var(--orb-c) 55%, var(--orb-d));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.price-card .tier {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-text);
}
.price-card.featured .tier { color: var(--orb-a); }

.price-card .amount {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 18px 0 8px;
}

.price-card .blurb { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.price-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 34px; flex: 1; }
.price-card ul li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 30px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.price-card ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px;
  top: 18px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--orb-c);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orb-c);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(0.8);
}
.price-card.featured ul li::before { border-color: var(--orb-a); }

.price-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */

.folio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

.folio-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.folio-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-0.5deg); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.25); }

.folio-thumb { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.folio-thumb.t1 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 20% 15%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 34%, var(--orb-c) 62%, var(--orb-d) 92%); }
.folio-thumb.t2 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 80% 20%, #9be8dd, #35c9c0 30%, #2b6fa8 65%, var(--orb-e) 95%); }
.folio-thumb.t3 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 25% 80%, #ffd9a0, #f2a25c 32%, #b45a83 66%, #45356e 95%); }
.folio-thumb.t4 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 70% 75%, #ffc2b0, #ef7f66 32%, #8a4a8f 68%, #2c2a55 95%); }
.folio-thumb.t5 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 50% 10%, #c7ecff, #6cb7e8 30%, #4a6bbf 64%, #232655 95%); }
.folio-thumb.t6 { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 15% 50%, #ffe3ad, #f5a55f 30%, #c95c74 60%, #3a2f68 92%); }

.folio-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.82) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.15) 48%, transparent 70%);
}

.folio-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -62%);
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.folio-item:hover .folio-play { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32); transform: translate(-50%, -62%) scale(1.12); }
.folio-play::after {
  content: "";
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 9px 0 9px 15px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.folio-meta { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 24px 26px; }
.folio-meta .cat {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orb-a);
}
.folio-meta h3 { font-family: var(--font-mega); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.folio-meta .note { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 4px; }

.folio-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

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

.quote-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

.quote-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.quote-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.12); }

.stars-row { color: var(--orb-b); letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.quote-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}

.quote-who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.quote-who .avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 85%);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.quote-who .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.quote-who .role { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.pull-quote {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.pull-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.pull-quote .who {
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}
.section.white .pull-quote .who, .section.paper .pull-quote .who { color: var(--ink-soft); }

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

.faq { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq details {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--orb-c);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { padding: 0 28px 24px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

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

.contact-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }

.contact-info .card { margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 28px; }
.contact-info .card .icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info .card h3 { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info .card p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.contact-info .card a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

.form-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 46px;
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }

.field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--orb-c);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 83, 111, 0.15);
}
.field select { appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--ink-soft) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-soft) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 21px) 50%, calc(100% - 16px) 50%; background-size: 5px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
.field .err { color: #c8375c; font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 6px; display: none; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: rgba(200, 55, 92, 0.7); }
.field.invalid .err { display: block; }

.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 40px 10px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-success .big { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success h3 { font-family: var(--font-mega); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Mega footer ---------- */

.footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 110px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -140px;
  bottom: -180px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 28%, var(--orb-c) 52%, var(--orb-d) 76%, var(--orb-e));
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer .container { position: relative; }

.footer-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-mega {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 8.6rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #fff;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-mega:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 30%, var(--orb-c) 60%, var(--orb-d) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.footer-email {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-email:hover { color: var(--orb-a); border-color: var(--orb-a); }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  margin: 80px 0 60px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}

.footer .brand-blurb { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 320px; }
/* transparent emblem floats on the navy footer */
.footer .brand-blurb img {
  width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

/* email rendered as an image (anti-spam); link + aria-label injected by JS */
.em-img { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; }
.em-img img { height: 21px; width: auto; }
.footer-email.em-img { border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); padding-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-email.em-img img { height: 26px; }

/* custom package band */
.price-custom {
  margin-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 42px 46px;
}
.price-custom .tier {
  color: var(--orb-a);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.price-custom h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
}
.price-custom p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); max-width: 560px; font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* legal pages */
.prose { max-width: 800px; }
.prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 40px 0 12px;
}
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.prose ul { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.prose .updated { font-size: 0.85rem; }

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer ul { list-style: none; }
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer ul a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-size: 0.96rem; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--orb-a); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

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

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .menu { transition: none; }
  .menu-links a { transition: none; }
}

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

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .grid-3, .pricing-grid, .folio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .quote-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-split, .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .grid-3, .grid-2, .pricing-grid, .folio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .form-panel { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .brand-words .bw1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .brand-words .bw2 { font-size: 0.56rem; }
  .burger { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .menu { clip-path: circle(0% at calc(100% - 47px) 47px); }
  .menu.open { clip-path: circle(160% at calc(100% - 47px) 47px); }
  .hero-word { white-space: normal; letter-spacing: 0.22em; padding-left: 0.22em; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 8.4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.35; }
  .hero-meta { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero-meta span:last-child { display: none; }
  .hero-tagline { margin-top: 30px; }
  .svc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-row .arrow { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   POLISH LAYER — motion, texture, mobile & interaction refinements
   ============================================================ */

/* -- decisive ease-out reveals, tighter stagger -- */
.reveal {
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* -- cinematic page cuts (view transitions; ignored where unsupported) -- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @view-transition { navigation: auto; }
  ::view-transition-old(root) { animation: 0.35s ease both vt-out; }
  ::view-transition-new(root) { animation: 0.4s ease both vt-in; }
  .topbar { view-transition-name: topbar; }
  @keyframes vt-out { to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } }
  @keyframes vt-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } }
}

/* -- hero load-in choreography (one-time, transform/opacity only) -- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @keyframes rise-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } }
  @keyframes settle-in { from { transform: scale(0.97); } }
  .hero-mega .hero-meta { animation: rise-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.05s both; }
  .hero-mega .hero-word { animation: rise-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s both; }
  .hero-logo { animation: settle-in 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both; }
  .hero-tagline .serif { animation: rise-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.45s both; }
  .hero-tagline .sub { animation: rise-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.55s both; }
  .hero-ctas { animation: rise-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.65s both; }
  .page-hero .eyebrow { animation: rise-in 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.05s both; }
  .page-hero h1 { animation: rise-in 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s both; }
  .page-hero .serif { animation: rise-in 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both; }
}

/* -- whisper parallax: emblem recedes as you scroll away (scroll-driven CSS) -- */
@supports (animation-timeline: view()) {
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .hero-stage {
      animation: hero-drift linear both;
      animation-timeline: view();
      animation-range: exit 0% exit 100%;
    }
    @keyframes hero-drift { to { transform: translateY(34px) scale(1.02); } }
  }
}

/* -- topbar: invisible chrome at top, glass arrives on scroll -- */
.topbar {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.topbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(226, 240, 249, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.07);
}

/* -- altitude readout (JS-injected, aria-hidden) -- */
.altimeter {
  position: fixed;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 140;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(226, 240, 249, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .altimeter { display: none; } }

/* -- 35mm grain + soft vignette on dark sections -- */
.section.dark, .footer { position: relative; }
.section.dark::after, .footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.055;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 140px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 180px rgba(10, 12, 18, 0.35);
}
.section.dark > .container, .footer > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* -- editorial marquee ribbon (home) -- */
.ribbon {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 26px 0;
}
.ribbon-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 38px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ribbon-scroll 55s linear infinite;
}
.ribbon:hover .ribbon-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ribbon .rb {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ribbon .ri {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--accent-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ribbon .rd {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 85%);
}
@keyframes ribbon-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* -- services: 3-step grid -- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; margin-top: 46px; }
.step .n {
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--orb-a);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.step h3 { font-family: var(--font-mega); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); font-size: 0.97rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; } }

/* -- buttons: crossfade the gradient (background-image is not transitionable) -- */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; }
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-ink::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-b), var(--orb-c) 50%, var(--orb-d)); }
.btn-white::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 55%, var(--orb-c)); }
.btn-ink:hover { background: var(--ink); }
.btn-white:hover { background: #fff; color: #fff; }
.btn-ink:hover::before, .btn-white:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99); transition-duration: 0.1s; }

/* -- link-under: directional underline wipe -- */
.link-under {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  margin-block: -8px;
  background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) no-repeat left bottom / 100% 2px;
  transition: background-size 0.3s ease;
}
.link-under:hover { opacity: 1; background-size: 0 2px; background-position: right bottom; }

/* -- folio cards: slow cinematic zoom, no rotate -- */
.folio-thumb { transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
.folio-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.folio-item:hover .folio-thumb { transform: scale(1.045); }
.folio-play { transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.25s ease; }

/* -- service rows: transform slide + gradient hairline sweep -- */
.svc-row { position: relative; }
.svc-row:hover { padding-left: 10px; }
.svc-row .name, .svc-row .desc { transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
.svc-row:hover .name, .svc-row:hover .desc { transform: translateX(18px); }
.svc-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.svc-row:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* -- menu: animation-based stagger (frees hover), faster close, orb bloom -- */
.menu { transition: clip-path 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), visibility 0s linear 0.4s; }
.menu.open { transition: clip-path 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1); }
.menu-links a { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.menu.open .menu-links a {
  animation: menu-link 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
  transition-delay: 0s;
}
@keyframes menu-link { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.17s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.27s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.37s; }
.menu.open .menu-links a:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.menu-links a:hover { transform: translateX(10px); }
.menu::before {
  transform: scale(0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s, opacity 0.7s ease 0.2s;
}
.menu.open::before { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.55; }
/* landscape/short phones: center when it fits, scroll when it doesn't */
.menu { overflow-y: auto; justify-content: flex-start; }
.menu-links { margin-top: auto; }
.menu-foot { margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: auto; padding-bottom: 10px; }

/* -- gradient text: brighter variant on dark surfaces -- */
.menu-links a:hover, .menu-links a.active {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 45%, var(--orb-c));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* -- footer mega: light sweeps across on hover -- */
.footer-mega {
  background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, #fff 0%, #fff 45%, var(--orb-a) 55%, var(--orb-b) 68%, var(--orb-c) 82%, var(--orb-d) 100%);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  transition: background-position 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.footer-mega:hover { background-position: 100% 0; }

/* -- spacing utilities -- */
.section-cta { margin-top: 50px; }
.section-note { margin-top: 50px; text-align: center; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.section-note a, .prose a { border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }

/* -- form success: orb check instead of emoji -- */
.form-success .orb-check {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 80%);
}
.form-success .orb-check svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; stroke: #fff; }

/* -- about: emblem floats like the hero (no card box) -- */
.about-split .photo { border-radius: 0; overflow: visible; box-shadow: none; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.about-split .photo img { height: auto; align-self: center; filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 34px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.2)); }

/* -- email images: hover + honest tap targets -- */
.em-img { padding-block: 8px; margin-block: -8px; }
.em-img img { transition: opacity 0.2s ease; }
.em-img:hover img { opacity: 0.7; }
.footer-bottom a { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 2px; margin: -6px 0; }

/* -- interior page-hero orb joins the atmospheric family -- */
.page-hero::after { filter: blur(26px); opacity: 0.75; }

/* -- footer say-hi location lines -- */
.footer .foot-loc { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* -- FAQ: smooth open (progressive; ignored where unsupported) -- */
.faq { interpolate-size: allow-keywords; }
.faq details::details-content {
  block-size: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: block-size 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), content-visibility 0.35s allow-discrete;
}
.faq details[open]::details-content { block-size: auto; }

/* -- touch devices: no sticky hover states -- */
@media (hover: none) {
  .card:hover, .price-card:hover, .quote-card:hover, .folio-item:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
  .folio-item:hover .folio-thumb { transform: none; }
  .svc-row:hover { background: transparent; }
  .svc-row:hover .name, .svc-row:hover .desc { transform: none; }
  .svc-row:hover::after { transform: scaleX(0); }
  .btn-ink:hover::before, .btn-white:hover::before { opacity: 0; }
  .btn:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
  .burger:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* -- mobile refinements -- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .contact-split .contact-info { order: 2; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .grid-3 > :last-child:nth-child(odd), .folio-grid > :last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .folio-grid > .folio-item:last-child:nth-child(odd) { aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; }
  .about-split .photo img { max-width: 400px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-mega { padding-top: 118px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 136px 0 56px; }
  .hero-tagline { padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .stats { gap: 22px 16px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 36px; }
  .stat .lbl { letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .price-card { padding: 36px 26px; }
  .price-custom { padding: 34px 26px; }
  .price-custom .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* -- reduced motion: everything above stands down -- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { transition: none; }
  .hero-stage, .menu::before, .menu.open .menu-links a { animation: none; }
  .menu.open .menu-links a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .ribbon-track { animation: none; }
  .folio-thumb, .svc-row .name, .svc-row .desc, .footer-mega, .link-under { transition: none; }
  .faq details::details-content { transition: none; }
}

/* -- video hero: full-bleed aerial footage behind the whole banner -- */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  /* hidden until 'playing' fires (JS adds .video-live) */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}
body.video-live .hero-bg-video { opacity: 1; }
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.5), rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.28) 45%, rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.58));
}
.hero-has-video {
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 110px;
}
.hero-has-video .hero-word {
  white-space: normal;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  padding-left: 0.18em;
  max-width: 18em;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 22px rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.5);
}
.hero-has-video .hero-tagline .serif,
.hero-has-video .hero-tagline .sub,
.hero-has-video .hero-meta {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(10, 13, 18, 0.45);
}
.hero-has-video > .container, .hero-has-video .hero-tagline { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-has-video .hero-stage { display: none; }
.hero-has-video .hero-meta { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.hero-has-video .hero-word { color: #fff; }
.hero-has-video .hero-tagline { margin-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
.hero-has-video .hero-tagline .serif { color: #fff; }
.hero-has-video .hero-tagline .sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.hero-has-video .link-under { color: #fff; }
.hero-has-video .hero-ctas .btn-ink { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-has-video .hero-ctas .btn-ink:hover { color: #fff; }
.has-video-hero .topbar:not(.scrolled) .brand-lockup,
body:has(.page-hero--dark) .topbar:not(.scrolled) .brand-lockup { color: #fff; }
.has-video-hero .topbar:not(.scrolled) .burger .bars span,
body:has(.page-hero--dark) .topbar:not(.scrolled) .burger .bars span { background: #fff; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg-video { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero-has-video { min-height: 100svh; padding-top: 100px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPE VOICES v2 (Big Spaceship-inspired trio) + PER-PAGE HEROES
   ============================================================ */

.eyebrow, .hero-meta, .altimeter, .stat .lbl { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; }

.serif, .serif em, .statement h2, .footer-kicker, .quote-card blockquote, .pull-quote blockquote { font-weight: 400; }
.quote-card blockquote { font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.hero-tagline .serif { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); }
.page-hero .serif { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); }
.statement h2 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5rem); }
.footer-kicker { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); }

/* -- hero variants -- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* dark statement hero (About, Pricing, Contact) */
.page-hero--dark {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.page-hero--dark .serif { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); }
.page-hero--dark .eyebrow { color: var(--orb-a); }
.page-hero--dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.055;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 140px;
}

/* serif-led hero (About) */
.page-hero--serif h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6.4vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.page-hero--serif h1 em { font-style: italic; }

/* ghost word hero (Services) */
.page-hero--ghost::before {
  content: attr(data-ghost);
  position: absolute;
  right: -2vw;
  top: 52%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 24vw, 21rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* money hero (Pricing) */
.page-hero--cash::after {
  content: "$";
  position: absolute;
  right: 4vw;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(8deg);
  font-family: var(--font-mega);
  font-size: clamp(12rem, 30vw, 26rem);
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 40%, var(--orb-c) 75%, var(--orb-d));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: none;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* film-strip hero (Portfolio) */
.page-hero--strip { padding-bottom: 0; }
.page-hero--strip .container { padding-bottom: 70px; }
.hero-strip { display: flex; height: 110px; }
.hero-strip i { flex: 1; }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(1) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 20% 15%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 34%, var(--orb-c) 62%, var(--orb-d) 92%); }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(2) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 80% 20%, #9be8dd, #35c9c0 30%, #2b6fa8 65%, var(--orb-e) 95%); }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(3) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 25% 80%, #ffd9a0, #f2a25c 32%, #b45a83 66%, #45356e 95%); }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(4) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 70% 75%, #ffc2b0, #ef7f66 32%, #8a4a8f 68%, #2c2a55 95%); }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(5) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 50% 10%, #c7ecff, #6cb7e8 30%, #4a6bbf 64%, #232655 95%); }
.hero-strip i:nth-child(6) { background: radial-gradient(140% 120% at 15% 50%, #ffe3ad, #f5a55f 30%, #c95c74 60%, #3a2f68 92%); }

/* giant quote hero (Testimonials) */
.page-hero--quote { background: var(--white); }
.page-hero--quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1vw;
  top: -6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(16rem, 38vw, 34rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.055);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero--quote h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6.4vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
}

/* rising sun hero (Contact) */
.page-hero--sun::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -12vw;
  bottom: -46vw;
  top: auto;
  width: 68vw;
  height: 68vw;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 36% 30%, var(--orb-a), var(--orb-b) 30%, var(--orb-c) 58%, var(--orb-d) 82%, var(--orb-e));
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .page-hero--ghost::before { opacity: 0.6; }
  .page-hero--cash::after { opacity: 0.18; }
  .page-hero--sun::after { right: -40vw; bottom: -60vw; width: 110vw; height: 110vw; }
  .hero-strip { height: 72px; }
}

/* -- contact: editorial form left, typographic aside right -- */
.contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.75fr; gap: 70px; }
.form-panel--bare { background: transparent; border: none; border-radius: 0; padding: 0; }
.form-panel--bare .field label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 500; }
.form-panel--bare .field input,
.form-panel--bare .field select,
.form-panel--bare .field textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 18, 22, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 12px 2px;
}
.form-panel--bare .field textarea { min-height: 110px; }
.form-panel--bare .field input:focus,
.form-panel--bare .field select:focus,
.form-panel--bare .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.form-panel--bare .btn { width: auto; min-width: 260px; }

.contact-aside { padding-top: 6px; }
.ca-item { padding: 26px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ca-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ca-item p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.ca-emblem { width: 210px; height: auto; margin-top: 30px; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
}