/* ============================================================
   ESi Consulting Group - Editorial rebuild
   Direction: oversized editorial. Warm paper, near-black navy
   ink, sharp green accent. Schibsted Grotesk display +
   Newsreader serif body. Magazine-contents structure,
   grid-breaking scale, restrained motion.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --paper:      #f4f1e8;
  --paper-2:    #ebe6d8;
  --ink:        #0c1c26;
  --navy:       #002a3f;
  --navy-deep:  #01161f;
  --green:      #72bf44;
  --green-deep: #3f6a22;   /* darker green for legible text on paper (5.6:1) */
  --green-bright:#8ad55c;
  --white:      #ffffff;

  --rule:       rgba(12, 28, 38, 0.16);
  --rule-soft:  rgba(12, 28, 38, 0.10);
  --rule-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --ink-70:     rgba(12, 28, 38, 0.70);
  --ink-55:     rgba(12, 28, 38, 0.55);
  --paper-70:   rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.72);
  --paper-50:   rgba(244, 241, 232, 0.50);

  --display: "Schibsted Grotesk", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --body:    "IBM Plex Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  /* Two-font system: Schibsted Grotesk headlines, IBM Plex Sans everything else.
     --serif and --mono are kept as aliases so existing rules cascade cleanly. */
  --serif:   var(--body);

  --container: 1280px;
  --wide: 1500px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  --pad: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 10rem);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-hyphens: none;
  hyphens: none;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection { background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.container-wide { max-width: var(--wide); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }

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

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.mega {
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 12.5vw, 10.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.h-xl  { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 6rem);  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.h-lg  { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
.h-md  { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);   font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.02; }
.h-sm  { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.08; }

.serif-italic { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; }
.accent { color: var(--green-deep); }

/* Stacked multi-line heading: each line on its own row, animating up in sequence. */
.h-stack { line-height: 0.96; }
.h-stack > span { display: block; }
.h-stack > span:nth-child(2) { color: var(--green); }
.on-dark .accent, .sec-dark .accent { color: var(--green); }

.kicker {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.kicker::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.sec-dark .kicker, .on-dark .kicker { color: var(--green); }
.sec-dark .kicker::before, .on-dark .kicker::before { color: var(--white); opacity: 0.45; }

.lede {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.1vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.42;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.measure { max-width: 40rem; }
.measure-sm { max-width: 32rem; }

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

.masthead {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 85%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink);
}
.masthead-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 4.75rem; gap: 2rem;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand img { height: 2.5rem; width: auto; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.1rem; }
.nav > a, .nav-trigger {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 550;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink);
  position: relative; padding: 0.3rem 0;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; line-height: 1;   /* uniform text alignment across links + the Services button */
}
.nav > a::after, .nav-trigger::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--green);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav > a:hover::after,
.nav > a[aria-current="page"]::after,
.nav-group:hover .nav-trigger::after,
.nav-group.current .nav-trigger::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Services dropdown */
.nav-group { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-trigger { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding-right: 0.95em; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }
.nav-trigger .caret { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; font-size: 0.62em; line-height: 1; transform: translateY(-50%); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav-group:hover .caret, .nav-group:focus-within .caret { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }
.nav-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 13rem; padding: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  z-index: 120;
}
.nav-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -0.9rem; left: 0; right: 0; height: 0.9rem; }
.nav-group:hover .nav-menu, .nav-group:focus-within .nav-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-menu a {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 550;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink); padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem; white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--paper-2); color: var(--green-deep); border-left-color: var(--green);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper) !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--green-deep); }

.burger { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; width: 2.5rem; height: 2.5rem; z-index: 110; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 1.6rem; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); margin: 5px auto; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s; }
.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-open .burger span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .burger { display: block; }
  /* backdrop-filter creates a containing block for fixed children,
     which would trap the full-screen menu inside the 76px header */
  .masthead { backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; background: var(--paper); }
  .nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 105; height: 100dvh; background: var(--paper);
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1.6rem;
    padding: 5.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(-100%); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  }
  /* short screens: top-align and scroll instead of clipping the CTA */
  @media (max-height: 720px) { .nav { justify-content: flex-start; } }
  .nav-open .nav { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav > a, .nav-trigger { font-size: 1.35rem; }

  /* dropdown flattens into an always-visible group on mobile */
  .nav-group { position: static; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; }
  .nav-trigger { pointer-events: none; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--green-deep); padding-right: 0; }
  .nav-trigger::after { display: none; }
  .nav-trigger .caret { display: none; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
    border: none; background: none; padding: 0; min-width: 0;
    align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
  }
  .nav-menu::before { display: none; }
  .nav-menu a { font-size: 1.35rem; padding: 0; border-left: none; }
  .nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: none; border-left: none; }
  .nav-cta { font-size: 1.1rem !important; padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem !important; }
}

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

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.7rem; cursor: pointer; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.btn .arw { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arw { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn-solid { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn-solid:hover { background: var(--green-deep); border-color: var(--green-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-green { background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--green); }
.btn-green:hover { background: var(--green-bright); border-color: var(--green-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.on-dark .btn-outline, .sec-dark .btn-outline { color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.on-dark .btn-outline:hover, .sec-dark .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--paper); }

.arrow-link {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green);
  transition: gap .3s var(--ease), color .25s;
}
.arrow-link:hover { gap: 1rem; color: var(--green-deep); }
.sec-dark .arrow-link, .on-dark .arrow-link { color: var(--paper); }
.sec-dark .arrow-link:hover, .on-dark .arrow-link:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* ---------------- Sections ---------------- */

.section { padding-block: var(--pad); }
.sec-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); }
.sec-dark h1, .sec-dark h2, .sec-dark h3, .sec-dark h4 { color: var(--paper); }
.sec-paper2 { background: var(--paper-2); }
.sec-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.sec-ink h1, .sec-ink h2, .sec-ink h3 { color: var(--paper); }

.rule-top { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sec-dark .rule-top, .on-dark .rule-top { border-color: var(--rule-light); }

/* contents-style section header: big index number + title */
.index-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 4rem; align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.sec-dark .index-head, .sec-ink .index-head { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.index-head .lede { color: var(--ink-70); }
.sec-dark .index-head .lede, .sec-ink .index-head .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .index-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; } }

/* ---------------- Hero ---------------- */

.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem); }

.hero-issue {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green);
  padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; border-bottom: none;
}
.hero-issue .dot { color: var(--green); opacity: 0.5; }

.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero .hero-sub {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap: 2rem 4rem; align-items: end; margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .hero .hero-sub { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; } }
.hero .lede { color: var(--ink-70); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* "Success." - green highlighter sweeps in behind the word on reveal, text flips dark */
.markline {
  position: relative; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-block;
  isolation: isolate; color: var(--paper); padding: 0 0.1em;
}
.markline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0.06em -0.02em 0.05em; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--green); border-radius: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
}
.mega.in .markline::before { animation: hl-sweep 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s forwards; }
.mega.in .markline { animation: hl-text 0.8s 0.4s forwards; }
/* replay on hover (desktop) */
.markline:hover::before { animation: hl-sweep 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
@keyframes hl-sweep { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes hl-text { 0%, 45% { color: var(--paper); } 100% { color: var(--navy-deep); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .markline { color: var(--navy-deep); }
  .markline::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .mega.in .markline, .mega.in .markline::before, .markline:hover::before { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------------- Back-to-top ---------------- */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  z-index: 90; width: 3rem; height: 3rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); border: none; border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.2s;
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--green-bright); }
.to-top:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #fff; outline-offset: 2px; }
.to-top svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .to-top { transition: opacity 0.2s; } }

/* ---------------- Marquee ---------------- */

.marquee {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden; padding-block: 1.1rem; background: var(--paper);
}
.sec-dark .marquee, .marquee.on-navy { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 3rem; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: marquee 34s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-track span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; }
.marquee-track .sep { color: var(--green-deep); }
.marquee.on-navy .marquee-track { color: var(--paper); }
.marquee.on-navy .marquee-track .sep { color: var(--green); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee-track { animation: none; } }

/* ---------------- Editorial split ---------------- */

.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start;
}
.split.wide-right { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,0.85fr) minmax(0,1.3fr); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split, .split.wide-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.sticky { position: sticky; top: 6.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .sticky { position: static; } }

.prose p { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose .lede { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }

/* ---------------- Big numbered list ---------------- */

.stack { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sec-dark .stack, .sec-ink .stack { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.stack-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 6rem minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.5fr);
  gap: 1rem 3rem; align-items: baseline;
  padding-block: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s;
}
.sec-dark .stack-row, .sec-ink .stack-row { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.stack-row:hover { transform: translateX(1.25rem); background: rgba(114,191,68,0.07); }
.stack-row .idx {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--green-deep); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.sec-dark .stack-row .idx, .sec-ink .stack-row .idx { color: var(--green); }
.stack-row h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
.stack-row p { color: var(--ink-70); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.sec-dark .stack-row p, .sec-ink .stack-row p { color: var(--paper-70); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .stack-row { grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr; gap: 0.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .stack-row p { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ---------------- Feature cards ---------------- */

.cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
}
.card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }
.sec-dark .cards { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.sec-dark .card { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.sec-dark .card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.card .card-idx {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green-deep);
}
.sec-dark .card .card-idx { color: var(--green); }
.card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem); }
.card p { color: var(--ink-70); font-size: 1.02rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.sec-dark .card p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.card .arrow-link { margin-top: 0.5rem; align-self: flex-start; }
.card-icon {
  width: 2.9rem; height: 2.9rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(114,191,68,0.35); border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.card-icon svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; }
.card:hover .card-icon { background: rgba(114,191,68,0.12); border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Home icon in the nav */
.nav a.nav-home { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 0.15rem; color: var(--green); }
.nav a.nav-home:hover { color: var(--green-bright); }
.nav-home svg { width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; display: block; }

/* ---- About: "What sets us apart" - intro column + principle list ---- */
.principles {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .principles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); } }
.principles-intro { position: sticky; top: 6.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .principles-intro { position: static; } }
.principles-intro .lede { color: var(--ink-70); max-width: 32ch; }
.sec-dark .principles-intro .lede, .sec-ink .principles-intro .lede, .sec-paper2 .principles-intro .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
.principles-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.principle {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.5rem 1.75rem; align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.sec-dark .principle, .sec-ink .principle, .sec-paper2 .principle { border-color: var(--line); }
.principle:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.principle-icon { color: var(--green); display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.principle-icon svg { width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; }
.principle-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.principle-body p { color: var(--ink-70); font-size: 1.03rem; line-height: 1.62; max-width: 48ch; }
.sec-dark .principle-body p, .sec-ink .principle-body p, .sec-paper2 .principle-body p { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ---- Article: newspaper feature layout ---- */
.feature-shell { max-width: 72rem; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(1.25rem,4vw,2rem) clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem); }
.feature-kicker { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); border-top: 2px solid var(--green); padding-top: 1rem; display: inline-block; }
.feature-kicker a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.feature-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem); align-items: end; padding-bottom: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: clamp(2.25rem,4vw,3.25rem); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .feature-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; } }
.feature-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,4rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.03em; font-weight: 700; margin: 0.85rem 0 0; color: var(--paper); }
.feature-deck { font-size: clamp(1.18rem,2.1vw,1.5rem); line-height: 1.45; color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.9; margin: 1.35rem 0 0; max-width: 42ch; }
.feature-byline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper-70); margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.05rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.feature-byline b { color: var(--green); font-weight: 500; }
.feature-photo { margin: 0; }
.feature-photo .media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.feature-photo figcaption { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper-70); margin-top: 0.7rem; }
.feature-body { column-count: 2; column-gap: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.5rem); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.72; color: var(--paper); text-align: justify; hyphens: none; -webkit-hyphens: none; overflow-wrap: normal; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .feature-body { column-count: 1; text-align: left; } }
.feature-body p { margin: 0 0 1.15rem; }
.feature-body .drop::first-letter { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 3.4em; line-height: 0.76; float: left; margin: 0.02em 0.12em 0 0; color: var(--green); }
.crosshead { column-span: all; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin: 1.6rem 0 1.2rem; padding-top: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.feature-pull { column-span: all; margin: 1.9rem auto; padding: 1.6rem 0; border-block: 1px solid rgba(114,191,68,0.4); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.1rem); line-height: 1.22; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--paper); text-align: left; max-width: 48rem; }
.feature-pull .accent { color: var(--green); }
.feature-sign { column-span: all; font-family: var(--mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--paper-70); margin-top: 1.7rem; }
.endmark { color: var(--green); }
.feature-foot { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,3.5rem); padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

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

.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-light);
}
.stat { padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) 1.75rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-light); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--green);
}
.stat .cap {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 550;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper-50); margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* ---------------- Checklist ---------------- */

.checks { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.checks li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3rem 1fr; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: start; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.checks li::before {
  content: ""; width: 1rem; height: 1rem; margin-top: 0.42rem;
  background: var(--green);
  clip-path: polygon(14% 44%, 0 62%, 40% 100%, 100% 16%, 84% 2%, 39% 70%);
}
.sec-dark .checks li, .on-dark .checks li { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ---------------- Accordion ---------------- */

.accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.acc-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sec-dark .accordion { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.sec-dark .acc-item { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.acc-trigger {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4.5rem 1fr 2.5rem; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--ink);
  transition: color .25s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.sec-dark .acc-trigger { color: var(--paper); }
.acc-trigger:hover { color: var(--green-deep); transform: translateX(0.75rem); }
.sec-dark .acc-trigger:hover { color: var(--green); }
.acc-trigger .idx { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-deep); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.sec-dark .acc-trigger .idx { color: var(--green); }
.acc-trigger .sign {
  width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.sec-dark .acc-trigger .sign { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.acc-item.open .sign { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); transform: rotate(135deg); }
.acc-body { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .5s var(--ease); }
.acc-item.open .acc-body { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.acc-body > div { overflow: hidden; }
.acc-content { padding: 0 0 2.25rem 6rem; max-width: 48rem; color: var(--ink-70); }
.sec-dark .acc-content { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* Compact FAQ (smaller than the primary service accordions) */
.faq { padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(15rem, 22rem) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-rail { position: sticky; top: 5.5rem; }
.faq-rail h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 0.95; margin: 0.9rem 0 1.15rem; }
.faq-rail .lede { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem); color: var(--paper-70); max-width: 32ch; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .faq-rail { position: static; }
}
.faq .acc-trigger {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem); padding-block: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
  grid-template-columns: 2.75rem 1fr 2rem; gap: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.faq .acc-trigger .idx { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.faq .acc-content { padding: 0 0 1.4rem 3.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .faq .acc-content { padding-left: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .acc-trigger { grid-template-columns: 2.5rem 1fr 2.1rem; gap: 0.9rem; }
  .acc-content { padding-left: 0; }
}

/* ---------------- Insights / posts ---------------- */

.post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5rem minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap: 1rem 3rem; align-items: baseline;
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s;
}
.post:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.post:hover { transform: translateX(1.25rem); background: rgba(114,191,68,0.07); }
.post .idx { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); color: var(--green-deep); }
.post .post-meta { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 550; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-55); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.post h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.post p { color: var(--ink-70); margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 58ch; }
.post .go { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--green-deep); align-self: center; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.post:hover .go { transform: translateX(6px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .post .go { display: none; } }

/* ---------------- Insights: featured post + upcoming grid ---------------- */
.post-head { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.pmeta {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-55);
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sec-dark .pmeta, .sec-ink .pmeta { color: var(--paper-70); }

.feature-post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none; padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.feature-post .media { border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.feature-post-body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0.9rem 0 1rem; }
.feature-post-body p { color: var(--ink-70); max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.feature-post .arrow-link { color: inherit; }
.feature-post:hover .arrow-link { gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .feature-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.post-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1px; background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
/* three across on desktop = one full row, no orphaned empty box */
@media (min-width: 760px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.post-card {
  background: var(--paper); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; min-height: 210px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.post-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
.post-card p { color: var(--ink-70); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.post-chip {
  align-self: flex-start; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(63,106,34,0.4); border-radius: 2px; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
}

/* ---------------- Article ---------------- */

.article-head { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.article-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); max-width: 20ch; }
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 550; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-55); }
.article-body { max-width: 40rem; margin: 0 auto; padding-bottom: var(--pad); font-size: 1.28rem; line-height: 1.72; }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.article-body .drop::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 3.6em; float: left;
  line-height: 0.78; padding: 0.05em 0.1em 0 0; color: var(--green-deep);
}
.article-body .pull {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 2.75rem 0; padding-left: 0;
}
.article-body .pull .accent { color: var(--green-deep); }
.article-signoff { margin-top: 2.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--ink); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

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

.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,0.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-line { padding-block: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-light); }
.contact-line:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.contact-line .lbl { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 550; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper-50); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.contact-line a { color: var(--green); text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.35rem; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.contact-line a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.contact-line p { color: var(--paper-70); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field label { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 550; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper-50); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.field label .req { color: var(--green); }
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; background: transparent; border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--rule-light);
  padding: 0.7rem 0; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .25s;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--paper-50); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--green); }
.field textarea { min-height: 7rem; resize: vertical; }

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

.cta { text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 9rem); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 6.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.04em; max-width: 16ch; margin-inline: auto; line-height: 0.92; }
.cta .lede { color: var(--paper-70); max-width: 40rem; margin: 1.75rem auto 0; }
.cta .btn { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

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

.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper-70); }
.footer-top {
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 3rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
/* email-as-button in the footer Contact column */
.footer-col .footer-mail {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.footer-col .footer-mail:hover { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); transform: none; }
.footer-mail svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; }
/* footer contact: green CONTACT button + small LinkedIn link */
/* Footer contact: elegant icon + label links */
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact .foot-head { margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.footer-contact .footer-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--paper-70); text-transform: none; text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.footer-contact .footer-link:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-contact .footer-link:hover { color: var(--green); transform: none; }
.footer-ic {
  width: 2.15rem; height: 2.15rem; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(114,191,68,0.12); color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-contact .footer-link:hover .footer-ic { background: rgba(114,191,68,0.22); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-ic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
/* centred copyright line */
.footer-base { justify-content: center !important; text-align: center; }

/* Split photos fill the height of the text beside them (no longer short/boxy) */
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .split.media-left, .split.media-right { align-items: stretch !important; }
  .split > div:has(> .media) { display: flex; }
  .split .media { aspect-ratio: auto !important; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 24rem; }
}
.footer .wordmark { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 0.9; color: var(--paper); }
.footer .wordmark .accent { color: var(--green); }
.footer-tag { margin-top: 1.25rem; max-width: 32ch; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.footer-col .foot-head { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--paper-70); text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.footer-base {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-light); padding-block: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 2rem; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; } .d2 { transition-delay: .16s; } .d3 { transition-delay: .24s; } .d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

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

.page-hero { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.page-hero .kicker { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 8rem); letter-spacing: -0.045em; line-height: 0.88; max-width: 14ch; }
.page-hero .lede { color: var(--ink-70); margin-top: 1.75rem; max-width: 42rem; }
.sec-dark.page-hero .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ============================================================
   Color banners, photography & rhythm (v2)
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero as a colour banner */
.hero.sec-dark, .hero.sec-ink { color: var(--paper); }
.sec-dark .hero-issue, .sec-ink .hero-issue { color: var(--green); border: none; }
.sec-dark .hero-issue .dot, .sec-ink .hero-issue .dot { color: var(--green); opacity: 0.5; }
.hero.sec-dark .lede, .hero.sec-ink .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
.hero.sec-dark, .hero.sec-ink { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem); }

/* subtle node-grid texture for dark banners */
.banner-grid { position: relative; }
.banner-grid::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(114,191,68,0.18) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 42px 42px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 45%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 45%, #000 100%);
}
.banner-grid > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Photography */
picture { display: contents; }  /* WebP <picture> wrappers stay layout-transparent */

/* ---- Legal / policy pages ---- */
.legal { max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto; padding-bottom: var(--pad); }
.legal .updated { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--paper-50); display: block; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.legal h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,1.8rem); margin: 2.6rem 0 0.9rem; color: var(--paper); }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--paper-70); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.legal ul { margin: 0 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; }
.legal a { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Accessibility: skip link + visible keyboard focus ---- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: -100%; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
  transition: top 0.15s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; outline: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--green-bright); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 2px; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible, .footer-link:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--green-bright); outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .skip-link { transition: none; } }
.media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-deep); isolation: isolate; }
/* Brand duotone: strip the stock colour, then recolour shadows -> navy and
   highlights -> green via a "color" blend, so every photo matches the identity. */
.media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.06) brightness(1.04); transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #002a3f 0%, #05303f 42%, #3f7a26 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: color; opacity: 0.9;
}
.media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.media.r-4x3 { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.media.r-3x4 { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.media.r-16x9 { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.media.r-1x1 { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.media-frame { border: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.media-tag {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split .media { margin-top: 0.5rem; } }

/* Split where the media is the taller side */
.split.media-right { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr); align-items: center; }
.split.media-left  { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split.media-right, .split.media-left { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Green statement band */
.statement { background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); }
.statement h2, .statement h3 { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.statement .lede { color: rgba(1,22,31,0.78); }
.statement .kicker { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.statement .kicker::before { color: var(--navy-deep); opacity: 0.45; }
.statement .arrow-link { color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--navy-deep); }
.statement .arrow-link:hover { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.statement .big-quote {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 5rem); line-height: 0.98; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  max-width: 20ch;
}
.statement .big-quote .serif-italic { color: var(--navy); }

/* Full-bleed photo band (used for centrepiece / CTA over image) */
.band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--paper); isolation: isolate; }
.band-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; }
.band-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.band-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0,26,39,0.94) 0%, rgba(0,26,39,0.78) 45%, rgba(0,26,39,0.55) 100%);
}
.band-inner { padding-block: clamp(5rem, 13vw, 9.5rem); }
.band h2, .band h1 { color: var(--paper); }
.band h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 0.95; max-width: 18ch; }
.band .lede { color: var(--paper-70); max-width: 40rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.band .btn { margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.band .accent { color: var(--green); }

/* Photo strip for interior page heroes */
.hero-figure { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

/* ---------------- Mid-page CTA strip ---------------- */
.cta-strip {
  background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem; align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; max-width: 22ch;
}
.cta-strip p { margin-top: 0.6rem; color: rgba(1,22,31,0.75); font-size: 1.02rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.cta-strip .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.cta-strip.is-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--paper); }
.cta-strip.is-navy h3 { color: var(--paper); }
.cta-strip.is-navy p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.cta-strip.is-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.cta-strip.is-ink h3 { color: var(--paper); }
.cta-strip.is-ink p { color: var(--paper-70); }
/* faint node-grid on dark strips */
.cta-strip.is-navy::after, .cta-strip.is-ink::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(114,191,68,0.18) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 55%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 55%, #000 100%);
}
.cta-strip > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------------- Process / journey (echoes the logo node-line) ---------------- */
.journey { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; position: relative; }
.journey::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 1.05rem; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 2px;
  background: var(--green); opacity: 0.35;
}
.step { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step .node {
  width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--green); background: var(--ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--green);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover .node { background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); transform: scale(1.12); }
.step h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.step p { color: var(--paper-70); font-size: 1rem; }
.sec-ink .step h3, .sec-dark .step h3 { color: var(--paper); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .journey { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .journey::before { top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 1.05rem; right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto; }
  .step { padding-left: 3.5rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .step .node { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
}

/* ---- Scope of service: numbered pillar cards (icon + always visible) ---- */
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); margin-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.pillar {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--surface);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--green); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: rgba(114,191,68,0.40); background: rgba(114,191,68,0.05); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pillar:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.pillar-ic {
  flex: none; width: 3.1rem; height: 3.1rem; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(114,191,68,0.5); background: var(--ink); color: var(--green);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-ic svg { width: 1.45rem; height: 1.45rem; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; }
.pillar:hover .pillar-ic { background: var(--green); color: var(--navy-deep); border-color: var(--green); transform: scale(1.06); }
.pillar-num { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--paper-70); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.9vw, 1.5rem); margin: 0 0 0.65rem; line-height: 1.15; }
.pillar > p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.pillar .checks { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 1.4rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; gap: 0.7rem; }
.pillar .checks li { font-size: 0.98rem; }
.pillars.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pillars.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pillars, .pillars.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------------- Capabilities grid (editorial, outline numerals) ---------------- */
.cap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sec-dark .cap-grid, .sec-ink .cap-grid { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.cap {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.75rem 2rem 3rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.sec-dark .cap, .sec-ink .cap { border-color: var(--rule-light); }
.cap:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.sec-paper2 .cap:hover { background: var(--paper); }
.cap .cap-num {
  position: absolute; top: 0.75rem; right: 1.25rem; pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 4.75rem; line-height: 0.8;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--rule); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.cap:hover .cap-num { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--green); }
.cap .cap-bar {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: var(--green);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.cap:hover .cap-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cap h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); margin: 3.25rem 0 0.75rem; max-width: 15ch; position: relative; }
.cap p { color: var(--ink-70); font-size: 1rem; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cap .cap-num { font-size: 4rem; } }

/* ---------------- Living node-network hero ---------------- */
.node-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  /* keep the network mostly on the open right side, clear of the headline */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 0%, transparent 34%, #000 68%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 0%, transparent 34%, #000 68%);
}
.node-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.node-hero > .container-wide, .node-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* page-hero glow sits under the node canvas */
.node-hero.page-hero::after { z-index: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .node-canvas { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, #000 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, #000 100%); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK THEME v3 - high-tech "software product" reskin.
   Appended last so it overrides the light editorial base.
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --bg:      #06121a;
  --bg-2:    #0b1c26;
  --bg-3:    #10222e;
  --surface:   rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  --surface-2: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --line:    rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --line-2:  rgba(255,255,255,0.17);
  --mono: var(--body);   /* labels now IBM Plex Sans (uppercase + tracked), not monospace */
}

body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--paper); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--paper); }
::selection { background: var(--green); color: #041018; }

/* ambient page glow */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 45% at 85% -5%, rgba(114,191,68,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 40% at 5% 12%, rgba(0,42,63,0.55), transparent 70%);
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.masthead { background: rgba(6,18,26,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav > a, .nav-trigger { color: var(--paper); }
.nav-menu { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--line-2); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }
.nav-menu a { color: var(--paper); }
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--surface); color: var(--green-bright); border-left-color: var(--green); }
.nav a.nav-cta { background: var(--green); color: #041018 !important; }
.nav a.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--green-bright); }
.burger span { background: var(--paper); }
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .masthead { background: var(--bg); }
  .nav { background: var(--bg); }
}

/* ---- Type / labels go mono + green ---- */
.kicker { font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--green); font-size: 0.76rem; }
.kicker::before { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.4; }
.accent { color: var(--green); }
.lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
.hero-issue { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--paper-50); border-color: var(--line); }
.hero-issue .dot { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Sections ---- */
.sec-paper2 { background: var(--bg-2); }
.sec-ink { background: #040d13; }
.sec-dark { background: var(--navy); }
.section-warm { background: var(--bg-2); }
.index-head { border-color: var(--line); }
.index-head .lede, .sec-dark .index-head .lede, .sec-ink .index-head .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
.prose p, .prose { color: var(--paper-70); }
.prose .kicker { color: var(--green); }   /* keep kickers green even inside .prose */
.rule-top { border-color: var(--line); }

/* ---- Marquee ---- */
.marquee { background: var(--bg); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--paper); }
.marquee.on-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.marquee-track { color: var(--paper); }
.marquee-track .sep { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn-solid { background: var(--green); color: #041018; border-color: var(--green); }
.btn-solid:hover { background: var(--green-bright); border-color: var(--green-bright); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--green); color: #041018; border-color: var(--green); }
.btn-outline { color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--paper); color: var(--bg); border-color: var(--paper); }
.arrow-link { color: var(--paper); }
.arrow-link:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Cards → glass ---- */
.cards { border-color: var(--line); }
.card { background: var(--surface); border-color: var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.card:hover { background: var(--surface-2); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(114,191,68,0.25), 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); transform: translateY(-4px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .card { transition: background .35s; } .card:hover { transform: none; } }
.card p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.card-idx { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Capability grid ---- */
.cap-grid { border-color: var(--line); }
.cap { border-color: var(--line); }
.cap:hover, .sec-paper2 .cap:hover { background: var(--surface); }
.cap .cap-num { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--line-2); }
.cap:hover .cap-num { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--green); }
.cap p { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ---- Accordion ---- */
.accordion, .acc-item { border-color: var(--line); }
.acc-trigger { color: var(--paper); }
.acc-trigger:hover { color: var(--green-bright); }
.acc-trigger .idx { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--green); }
.acc-trigger .sign { border-color: var(--line-2); }
.acc-content { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ---- Stack (fallback if used) ---- */
.stack, .stack-row { border-color: var(--line); }
.stack-row:hover { background: var(--surface); }
.stack-row p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.stack-row .idx { font-family: var(--display); color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Statement → dark with green glow (was full green) ---- */
.statement { background: radial-gradient(70% 120% at 12% 20%, rgba(114,191,68,0.16), transparent 55%), var(--bg-2); color: var(--paper); }
.statement h2, .statement h3 { color: var(--paper); }
.statement .big-quote { color: var(--paper); }
.statement .big-quote .serif-italic { color: var(--green); }
.statement .lede { color: var(--paper-70); }
.statement .kicker { color: var(--green); }
.statement .kicker::before { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.4; }
.statement .arrow-link { color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--green); }
.statement .arrow-link:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Posts / insights ---- */
.post { border-color: var(--line); }
.post:hover { background: var(--surface); }
.post .idx { color: var(--green); }
.post .post-meta { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--paper-50); }
.post p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.post .go { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Article ---- */
.article-body { color: var(--paper); }
.article-body .drop::first-letter { color: var(--green); }
.article-body .pull { color: var(--paper); }
.article-body .pull .accent { color: var(--green); }
.article-signoff { color: var(--paper-50); border-color: var(--line); }
.article-meta { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--paper-50); }

/* ---- Checklist ---- */
.checks li { color: var(--paper-70); }

/* ---- Media ---- */
.media-frame { border-color: var(--line-2); }
.media img { filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.92); }

/* ---- CTA strip: keep green as the loud conversion pop ---- */
.cta-strip.is-navy { background: var(--bg-2); }
.cta-strip.is-ink { background: #040d13; }
/* Green CTA strip: the strip stays green, so its heading and button must be
   dark to stay legible (the blanket dark-theme "h3 { color: paper }" and the
   translucent .btn-dark both fail contrast on green - WCAG). */
.cta-strip:not(.is-navy):not(.is-ink) h3 { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.cta-strip:not(.is-navy):not(.is-ink) .btn-dark {
  background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.cta-strip:not(.is-navy):not(.is-ink) .btn-dark:hover {
  background: #041018; color: #fff; border-color: #041018;
}

/* ---- Insights (dark) ---- */
.pmeta { color: var(--paper-70); }
.feature-post { border-color: var(--line); }
.feature-post .media { border-color: var(--line); }
.feature-post-body p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.post-grid { background: var(--line); border-color: var(--line); }
.post-card { background: var(--bg); }
.post-card:hover { background: var(--surface); }
.post-card p { color: var(--paper-70); }
.post-chip { color: var(--green); border-color: rgba(114,191,68,0.4); }

/* ---- Contact ---- */
.contact-line { border-color: var(--line); }
.field input, .field textarea { border-bottom-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--paper); }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer { background: #040d13; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---- Journey nodes glow ---- */
.step .node { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(114,191,68,0.08); }
.step:hover .node { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(114,191,68,0.5); }

/* ---- Page-hero glow ---- */
.page-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 70% at 88% 10%, rgba(114,191,68,0.10), transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero > .container-wide, .page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Mobile nav: flatten the Services group into a clean, uniform list ---- */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .nav { align-items: center; gap: 1.9rem; }
  .nav-trigger { display: none; }                 /* drop the "SERVICES" label */
  .nav-group, .nav-menu {
    position: static; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    gap: 1.9rem; background: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 0; min-width: 0;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
  }
  .nav-menu::before { display: none; }
  /* the desktop dropdown hover shifts the menu with translateX(-50%); kill it on mobile
     so the three service items do not slide sideways together when touched */
  .nav-group:hover .nav-menu, .nav-group:focus-within .nav-menu { transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  /* every link spans the full width with centred text -> uniform alignment, cache-proof */
  .nav > a:not(.nav-cta), .nav-menu a {
    width: 100%; text-align: center; background: none; border-left: none; padding: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] { background: none; border-left: none; color: var(--green); }
}

/* ---- Capability grid: more pop (resting life + stronger hover) ---- */
.cap {
  background: radial-gradient(135% 95% at 100% 0%, rgba(114,191,68,0.055), transparent 55%);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.cap .cap-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(114,191,68,0.30);
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease), filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.cap:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(135% 95% at 100% 0%, rgba(114,191,68,0.14), transparent 62%), var(--surface);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(114,191,68,0.30);
}
.cap:hover .cap-num {
  color: var(--green);
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--green);
}
.cap h3 { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.cap:hover h3 { color: var(--green-bright); }

/* ---- Imagery: navy duotone to match the dark theme, reveals colour on hover ---- */
.media { background: var(--navy); }
.media img {
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.07) brightness(1.05);
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  transition: filter 0.6s var(--ease), mix-blend-mode 0.6s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.media:hover img { mix-blend-mode: normal; filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.02) brightness(0.96); }
.media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(78% 62% at 100% 100%, rgba(114,191,68,0.22), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen; transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.media:hover::after { opacity: 0; }
.media-tag { z-index: 2; }

/* ---- Tags: drop the leading index number (01, 02 ...) ---- */
.kicker::before { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
.kicker { gap: 0; }

/* ---- Footer: cleaner, off the serif ---- */
.footer-col .foot-head { font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.2em; font-size: 0.72rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-col ul { gap: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col a { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 450; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.005em; color: var(--paper-70); display: inline-block; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--green); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer .wordmark { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.footer-tag { color: var(--paper-50); max-width: 42ch; }
.footer-base { color: var(--paper-50); }
.footer-base a { color: var(--paper-70); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-base a:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* ---- Mobile nav: one alignment for every item ----------------------------
   text-align does nothing to a flex container's children, so the links that
   are display:flex (home, About, Insights) ignored the centring while their
   display:block siblings obeyed it. Align both layout models explicitly. */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .nav { align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.45rem; padding: 6rem 2rem 3rem; }
  .nav-group, .nav-menu { align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.45rem; }
  .nav > a:not(.nav-cta), .nav-menu a {
    width: 100%; text-align: left; justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .nav .nav-home { width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .nav .nav-home svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; }
  .nav-cta { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ---- 404: branded error page -------------------------------------------- */
.err-hero { min-height: 78vh; display: flex; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.err-hero .container-wide { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.err-code {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 13vw, 9rem); line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em; margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--green); user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
}
.err-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); margin: 0 0 1rem; max-width: 20ch; }
.err-hero .lede { max-width: 44ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.err-hero .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
/* the pillar card, reused as a navigable link */
a.pillar { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
a.pillar h3 { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
a.pillar:hover h3 { color: var(--green-bright); }
a.pillar .go { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--green); }
a.pillar:hover .go { color: var(--green-bright); }
/* the highlighter sweep is scoped to .mega; let the 404 headline use it too */
.err-hero h1.in .markline::before { animation: hl-sweep 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s forwards; }
.err-hero h1.in .markline { animation: hl-text 0.8s 0.4s forwards; }