:root {
    --bg: #0a0a0b;
    --bg-1: #101012;
    --bg-2: #161618;
    --line: #232327;
    --line-2: #303036;
    --ink: #f7f7f8;
    --ink-2: #d2d2d6;
    --ink-3: #8e8e96;
    --ink-4: #5b5b62;
    --accent: #e8e8e8;
    --hot: #ef7e2c; /* Advant orange, used very sparingly */
  }
  * { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }

  /* ── Custom scrollbar ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  html {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--hot) transparent;
  }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 3px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--hot); border-radius: 0; }

  body {
    font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  }
  ::selection { background: var(--hot); color: #000; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
  img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  .mono { font-family: "DM Mono", ui-monospace, monospace; font-feature-settings: "tnum"; }
  .container {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

  h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 64px); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 56px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.016em; }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 1.6vw, 24px); line-height: 1.2; }
  p { margin: 0; }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: "DM Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-3);
  }

  /* shared button styles */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    height: 48px; padding: 0 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover { background: #fff; color: #000; border-color: #fff; }
  .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: #000; border-color: #fff; }
  .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--hot); border-color: var(--hot); color: #000; }
  .btn .arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ===== HEADER ===== */
  .nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.72);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  .nav.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); background: rgba(10,10,11,0.92); }
  .nav__inner {
    height: 72px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 38px;
    max-width: none;
    position: relative; z-index: 50;
  }
  .logo {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    height: 26px;
  }
  .logo img { height: 100%; width: auto; display: block; }
  .foot__brand .logo { height: 24px; }

  /* Section label inline next to logo */
  .nav__crumb {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    margin-left: 32px;
    margin-right: auto;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color .25s ease;
  }
  .nav__crumb-bar {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: var(--line-2);
  }
  .nav.is-scrolled .nav__crumb { color: var(--ink-2); }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .nav__crumb { gap: 10px; margin-left: 10px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
    .nav__crumb-bar { height: 12px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 380px) {
    .nav__crumb-text { display: none; }
  }
  .nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
  .nav__link {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-3);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav__link:hover { color: var(--hot); }
  .nav__caret {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-right: 1px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
    transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    color: var(--ink-3);
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .nav__link:hover .nav__caret { color: var(--ink-2); }
  .nav__item--open .nav__caret { transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(-2px); color: var(--hot); }
  .nav__item { position: relative; }

  /* Backdrop scrim shown when any dropdown is open, appended to body via JS */
  .nav-scrim {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6,6,8,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 48;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, visibility .25s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav-scrim.is-on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

  .dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1px);
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: min(820px, calc(100vw - 48px));
    z-index: 60;
    background: var(--bg-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), visibility .25s;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02) inset;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .nav__item--open .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  /* invisible bridge so cursor can travel from link → dropdown without closing */
  .dropdown::before {
    content: ""; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; top: 56px; height: 16px;
  }

  /* Language switcher */
  .lang {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    height: 32px; padding: 0 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .lang:hover { border-color: var(--ink-3); }
  .lang__btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    padding: 0 10px; height: 100%;
    background: transparent; border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .lang__btn:hover { color: var(--hot); }
  .lang__btn.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
  .lang__btn.is-active::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute;
    left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: 6px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--hot);
  }
  .lang__sep {
    width: 1px; height: 12px;
    background: var(--line);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .lang { display: none; }
  }
  .nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: transparent; border: none;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin-right: -4px;
  }
  .nav__toggle-bars {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px;
    width: 33px;
  }
  .nav__toggle-bars span {
    display: block; height: 2px; background: var(--ink);
    transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease;
  }
  .nav__toggle.is-open .nav__toggle-bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav__toggle.is-open .nav__toggle-bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav__toggle.is-open .nav__toggle-bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 49;
    background: var(--bg);
    padding: 72px 20px 32px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility .25s;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100svh;
  }
  .mobile-menu.is-open {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  }


  /* thumb-reach close at bottom */
  .mobile-menu__close-foot {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu__close-foot:hover,
  .mobile-menu__close-foot:active { background: var(--bg-1); border-color: var(--ink-3); }
  .mobile-menu__close-foot span:last-child { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; color: var(--ink-3); }

  /* PRIMARY ACTION, biggest tap target */
  .mobile-menu__primary {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--hot); color: #000;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: transform .15s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--hot);
  }
  .mobile-menu__primary:active { transform: scale(0.99); }
  .mobile-menu__primary .kicker {
    display: block;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-menu__primary strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 26px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }

  /* STORITVE, bold, numbered, generous */
  .mobile-menu__group {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 18px 0 4px;
  }
  .mobile-menu__group:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
  .mobile-menu__group h6 {
    margin: 24px 0 4px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 500;
  }
  .mobile-menu__sub {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu__sub:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .mobile-menu__sub:active { padding-left: 6px; color: var(--hot); }
  .mobile-menu__sub > span:first-child { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; }
  .mobile-menu__sub .num {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    min-width: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .mobile-menu__sub .meta {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* DRUGO group, same styling as sub but no num */
  .mobile-menu__link {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu__link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .mobile-menu__link:active { padding-left: 6px; color: var(--hot); }
  .mobile-menu__link .meta {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* CONTACT, at bottom, prominent email */
  .mobile-menu__contact {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 32px 0 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  }
  .mobile-menu__contact-row {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  }
  .mobile-menu__contact-row .lbl {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-4);
  }
  .mobile-menu__contact-row .val {
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink);
  }
  a.mobile-menu__contact-row .val {
    color: var(--hot);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,93,38,0.35);
    padding-bottom: 2px; align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav__links { display: none; }
    .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .nav__inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  }
  @media (min-width: 901px) {
    .mobile-menu { display: none !important; }
  }
  .dropdown__featured {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .dropdown__featured-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    filter: saturate(0.8) brightness(0.55) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), filter .4s ease;
  }
  .dropdown__featured:hover .dropdown__featured-bg { transform: scale(1.04); filter: saturate(1) brightness(0.65) contrast(1.05); }
  .dropdown__featured::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.2) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .dropdown__featured .eyebrow { color: var(--hot); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .dropdown__featured .eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--hot); }
  .dropdown__featured-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .dropdown__featured h4 { font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
  .dropdown__featured small { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; max-width: 28ch; }
  .dropdown__featured-foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 12px;
  }
  .dropdown__featured-foot .mono { font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px; }
  .dropdown__featured-foot .arr { transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .dropdown__featured:hover .dropdown__featured-foot .arr { transform: translate(4px,-4px); color: var(--hot); }

  .dropdown__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .dropdown__list-head {
    padding: 16px 24px 12px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--ink-3); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .dropdown__item {
    position: relative;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr 14px;
    align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: background .2s ease;
  }
  .dropdown__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .dropdown__item::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
    background: var(--hot); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .dropdown__item:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
  .dropdown__item:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .dropdown__item-num {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--ink-4);
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .dropdown__item:hover .dropdown__item-num { color: var(--hot); }
  .dropdown__item-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
  .dropdown__item-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
  .dropdown__item-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.4; }
  .dropdown__item-arr {
    color: var(--ink-4); transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .dropdown__item:hover .dropdown__item-arr { color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* lock body when mobile menu open */
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  /* nav must be fixed + fully opaque when mobile menu is open */
  body.menu-open .nav {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 760px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 110px;
  }
  @media (min-height: 800px) {
    .hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 72px); }
  }
  .hero__bg {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url('assets/hero-poster.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  }
  .hero__bg-video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(1) contrast(1);
  }
  .hero__bg-scrim {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.45);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero__bg-scrim { background: rgba(10,10,11,0.65); }
  }
  .hero__bg::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.2) 30%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.7) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 60%);
    display: none; /* superseded by .hero__bg-scrim element */
  }
  /* hero new layout */
  .hero__kicker {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__kicker-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--hot);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239,126,44,0.7);
    animation: kicker-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hero__kicker-text { color: var(--ink); }
  @keyframes kicker-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.86); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero__kicker {
      font-size: 10px; padding: 7px 11px; gap: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .hero__kicker-text {
      white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }
  }

  .hero__topbar {
    position: absolute; z-index: 2;
    top: 38px; left: 38px; right: 38px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero__topbar-left, .hero__topbar-right {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__topbar-sep {
    width: 1px; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .hero__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 38px 38px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .hero__rotator {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    max-width: 720px;
  }
  .hero__rotator-lead { color: var(--ink-3); flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1; }
  .hero__rotator-stage {
    position: relative;
    height: 1em;
    flex: 1; min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero__rotator-word {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--hot);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__rotator-word.is-on {
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .hero__title {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 1100px;
  }
  .hero__title-line1 {
    font-size: clamp(44px, 7.4vw, 108px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 0.94;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .hero__title-line2 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    max-width: 30ch;
    white-space: normal;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .hero__sub {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    max-width: 62ch;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }
  .hero__foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero__foot-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .hero__solutions-pills {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--ink-2);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: pill-in .6s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) forwards;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .hero__pill-num {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--hot);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .hero__pill-label { }
  .hero__pill-arrow {
    color: var(--ink-4);
    transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .hero__pill:hover .hero__pill-arrow {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
    color: var(--ink-2);
  }
  @keyframes pill-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero__solutions-pills { display: flex; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero__topbar { top: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px; }
    .hero__topbar-right { display: none; }
    .hero__content { padding: 0 20px 24px; }
    .hero__title-line1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 72px); white-space: normal; line-height: 0.96; }
    .hero__title-line2 { font-size: clamp(18px, 4.4vw, 24px); }
    .hero__sub { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .hero__rotator { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
    .hero__foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; }
    .hero__foot-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
    .hero__solutions-pills {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 6px;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .hero__pill {
      flex-shrink: unset;
      font-size: 13px;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero__title-line1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 11vw, 48px); }
    .hero__title-line2 { font-size: 17px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero { min-height: max(calc(100vh - 72px), 660px); padding-top: 86px; }
  }
  .hero__bottom-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__cta-corner {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero__bottom-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px; }
    .hero__cta-corner { align-self: flex-start; }
  }
  .hero__meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 40px;
    color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 12px;
  }
  .hero__meta .mono { color: var(--ink-3); }
  .hero__meta-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .hero__meta-block strong { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px; }

  .hero h1 { max-width: 22ch; }
  .hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--ink-2); }
  .hero__sub {
    margin-top: 28px;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
    color: var(--ink-2);
    max-width: 48ch;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero__trust {
    margin-top: 44px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero__trust span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .hero__trust .sep { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--ink-4); border-radius: 0; }

  .hero__sidebar {
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    width: 280px;
    align-self: end;
  }
  .hero__sidebar .eyebrow { color: var(--hot); }
  .hero__sidebar-stat { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; margin-top: 14px; }
  .hero__sidebar-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: 6px; }



  /* hero corner elements */
  .hero__corner-tl {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: max(38px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 40px));
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__corner-num {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .hero__corner-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 400;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero__corner-br {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 38px;
    right: max(38px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 40px));
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--ink-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero__corner-tl { top: 88px; left: 20px; }
    .hero__corner-br { display: none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .hero__sidebar { display: none; }
    .hero__sidebar-stat { font-size: 32px; }
    .hero__coord { display: none; }
    .hero__inner { padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 64px; gap: 36px; }
    .hero__sub { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 15px; }
    .hero__ctas { margin-top: 28px; gap: 8px; }
    .hero__ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; height: 52px; padding: 0 18px; font-size: 13px; gap: 8px; }
    .hero__trust { margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 18px; gap: 14px 18px; row-gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; }
    .hero__trust .sep { display: none; }
    .hero__trust span:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: 3px;
      background: var(--ink-4); margin-left: 18px;
    }
    .hero__trust span:last-child { width: 100%; margin-top: 4px; }
    .hero__trust span:last-child::after { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero { min-height: auto; }
    .hero__inner { padding-top: 112px; padding-bottom: 56px; gap: 24px; }
    .hero__sidebar { padding: 14px 16px; }
    .hero__sidebar-stat { font-size: 28px; }
    .hero__sidebar-label { font-size: 10px; }
    .hero__ctas .btn { height: 48px; font-size: 12px; padding: 0 14px; }
    .hero h1 { letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
    /* simplify mobile hero, drop visual noise */
    .hero .eyebrow { display: none; }
    .hero__trust { display: none; }
  }

  /* ===== SECTION SCAFFOLD ===== */
  section { padding: 120px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .sec-head {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .sec-head__left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
  .sec-head__index {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .sec-head__index .num {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    padding: 4px 8px; font-size: 11px;
  }
  .sec-head__right { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 50ch; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    section { padding: 72px 0; }
    .sec-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .sec-head__left { gap: 18px; }
    .sec-head__right { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    section { padding: 56px 0; }
    .sec-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  }

  /* ===== SOLUTIONS, editorial redesign ===== */

  .solutions-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--bg-2);
  }
  .sol-header {
    padding: 120px 0 0;
  }
  .sol-header .sec-head { align-items: center; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .sol-header { padding: 72px 0 0; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .sol-header { padding: 56px 0 0; } }

  /* shared type tokens */
  .sol-mono {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .sol-tag {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hot);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,126,44,0.25);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* ---- EDITORIAL CONTAINER, flex accordion ---- */
  .sol-editorial {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 640px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* ---- UNIFIED SOL-CARD ---- */
  .sol-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    cursor: pointer;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: 580px;
    min-width: 80px;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    transition: flex-grow 0.65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .sol-card:last-child { border-right: none; }

  /* image */
  .sol-card__img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .sol-card__img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.65) brightness(0.5) contrast(1.12);
    transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), filter .6s ease;
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.65) contrast(1.08);
  }
  .sol-card__img-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.1) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 25%, rgba(10,10,11,0.94) 88%);
  }

  /* content */
  .sol-card__content {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 28px 28px 32px;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .sol-card__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .sol-card__bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .sol-card__rule {
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--hot);
    transition: width .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__rule { width: 56px; }
  .sol-card__title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .sol-card__title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.55vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .sol-card__arrow {
    color: var(--ink-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), color .3s ease;
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__arrow {
    transform: translate(4px, -4px);
    color: var(--hot);
  }
  .sol-card__desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 26ch;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease 0.08s, transform 0.35s ease 0.08s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__desc {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  /* ghost numeral */
  .sol-card__bg-num {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -8px;
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__bg-num {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translate(-5px, -5px);
  }

  /* ---- stagger reveal ---- */
  .sol-editorial .sol-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition:
      opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) calc(var(--i, 0) * 130ms + 0.05s),
      transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) calc(var(--i, 0) * 130ms + 0.05s),
      flex-grow 0.65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) 0s;
  }
  .sol-editorial.is-visible .sol-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sol-editorial .sol-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: flex-grow 0.65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) 0s; }
  }

  /* ---- responsive ---- */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .sol-editorial { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); overflow: visible; }
    .sol-card { min-height: 420px; flex: unset; transition: none; }
    .sol-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .sol-card:nth-child(3),
    .sol-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .sol-card:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
    .sol-card__desc { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; pointer-events: auto; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .sol-editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sol-card { min-height: 300px; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .sol-card:first-child { border-top: none; }
    .sol-card__title { font-size: 18px; }
    .sol-tag { font-size: 9px; }
  }

  /* ===== SOLUTIONS BENTO (60/40 split) ===== */
  .sol-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 490px;
  }

  /* ── Left main card ── */
  .sol-bento__main {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: 490px;
  }

  /* ── Shared: background image ── */
  .sol-bento__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .sol-bento__bg img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.65) brightness(0.48) contrast(1.12);
    transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), filter .6s ease;
  }
  .sol-bento__main:hover .sol-bento__bg img,
  .sol-bento__row:hover .sol-bento__bg img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: saturate(0.88) brightness(0.64) contrast(1.08);
  }
  .sol-bento__bg-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.08) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 28%, rgba(10,10,11,0.94) 84%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .sol-bento__main .sol-bento__bg-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.82) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.5) 50%, rgba(10,10,11,0.1) 100%);
  }

  /* ── Left card body ── */
  .sol-bento__main-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* ── Right stack ── */
  .sol-bento__stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .sol-bento__row {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-right: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: 112px;
  }
  .sol-bento__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .sol-bento__row-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* ── Shared: inner elements ── */
  .sol-bento__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .sol-bento__foot {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .sol-bento__rule {
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--hot);
    transition: width .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .sol-bento__main:hover .sol-bento__rule,
  .sol-bento__row:hover .sol-bento__rule { width: 52px; }

  .sol-bento__title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .sol-bento__main-title {
    font-size: clamp(31px, 3.84vw, 58px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    line-height: 1.02;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .sol-bento__row-title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .sol-bento__arrow {
    color: var(--ink-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), color .3s ease;
  }
  .sol-bento__main:hover .sol-bento__arrow,
  .sol-bento__row:hover .sol-bento__arrow {
    transform: translate(4px, -4px);
    color: var(--hot);
  }
  .sol-bento__desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 32ch;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* ── Responsive ── */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .sol-bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      min-height: auto;
    }
    .sol-bento__main { min-height: 336px; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .sol-bento__row { min-height: 140px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .sol-bento__main { min-height: 252px; }
    .sol-bento__main-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .sol-bento__row-body { padding: 20px; }
    .sol-bento__foot { gap: 10px; }
    .sol-bento__desc { font-size: 12px; }
  }

  /* ===== DC FOCUS (rebuilt, strong placeholder structure) ===== */
  .dc-section {
    background: var(--bg-1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dc-section::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(80% 60% at 0% 0%, rgba(239,126,44,0.045), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--bg-1) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .dc-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .dc-section__head {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 80px;
    align-items: end;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .dc-section .sec-head__index { white-space: nowrap; }
  .dc-section__h {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.4vw, 80px);
    line-height: 0.96; letter-spacing: -0.028em;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .dc-section__h-eyebrow {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hot);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .dc-section__h em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 18px;
    max-width: 24ch;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .dc-section__intro {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .dc-section__intro p {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    max-width: 50ch;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
  }
  .dc-section__intro p::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
    width: 2px; background: var(--hot);
  }
  .dc-section__cta { align-self: flex-start; }

  /* KPI strip */
  .dc-section__kpis {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .dc-section__kpi {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
    transition: background .25s ease;
  }
  .dc-section__kpi:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .dc-section__kpi:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
  .dc-section__kpi-num {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .dc-section__kpi-lbl {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-3);
  }

  /* Grid: media + list */
  .dc-section__grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .dc-section__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    position: relative;
    background-image: url("images/dc-containment.jpg");
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dc-section__media::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0) 40%, rgba(10,10,11,0.78) 100%);
  }
  .dc-section__media-frame {
    position: absolute; inset: 12px; pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .dc-section__media-frame::before,
  .dc-section__media-frame::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hot);
  }
  .dc-section__media-frame::before {
    top: -1px; left: -1px;
    border-bottom: none; border-right: none;
  }
  .dc-section__media-frame::after {
    bottom: -1px; right: -1px;
    border-top: none; border-left: none;
  }
  .dc-section__media-tag {
    position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 22px; right: 22px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .dc-section__media-tag .mono { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

  .dc-section__list {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .dc-section__list-head {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .dc-section__row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 24px;
    gap: 24px; align-items: center;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: padding-left .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), background .3s ease;
    color: inherit;
  }
  .dc-section__row:hover {
    padding-left: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239,126,44,0.05) 0%, transparent 80%);
  }
  .dc-section__row-num { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 12px; }
  .dc-section__row:hover .dc-section__row-num { color: var(--hot); }
  .dc-section__row-title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 22px);
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.008em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .dc-section__row-desc {
    color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .dc-section__row-arrow {
    color: var(--ink-4);
    transition: transform .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  }
  .dc-section__row:hover .dc-section__row-arrow {
    color: var(--hot);
    transform: translate(4px, -4px);
  }

  .dc-section__placeholder {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .dc-section__placeholder .mono {
    color: var(--hot);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .dc-section__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
    .dc-section__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .dc-section__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; max-height: 480px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .dc-section__kpis { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dc-section__kpi { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .dc-section__kpi:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .dc-section__kpi:nth-child(1), .dc-section__kpi:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .dc-section__head { padding-bottom: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .dc-section__row { padding: 20px 0; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr 20px; gap: 16px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .dc-section__media { display: none; }
    .dc-section__grid { gap: 24px; }
  }

  /* ===== DC HOME ACCORDION (srv-layers reuse) ===== */
  .dc-home-accordion {
    margin-top: 56px;
  }
  .srv-layers__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .srv-layers__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 80px;
      align-items: start;
    }
  }
  .srv-layers__visual {
    display: none;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
  }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .srv-layers__visual { display: block; }
  }
  .srv-layers__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .srv-layers__img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  }
  .srv-layers__img.is-active { opacity: 1; }
  .srv-layers__img-tag {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-4);
  }
  .srv-layers__accordion {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .srv-layers__item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .srv-layers__trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto 24px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease;
  }
  .srv-layers__trigger:hover { background: var(--bg-1); }
  .srv-layers__trigger-num {
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .srv-layers__item.is-open .srv-layers__trigger-num,
  .srv-layers__trigger:hover .srv-layers__trigger-num { color: var(--hot); }
  .srv-layers__trigger-title {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 21px);
    font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .srv-layers__trigger-sub {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .srv-layers__trigger-sub { display: none; }
    .srv-layers__trigger { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr 20px; }
  }
  .srv-layers__trigger-icon {
    color: var(--ink-4);
    transition: color .25s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .srv-layers__item.is-open .srv-layers__trigger-icon {
    color: var(--hot);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  .srv-layers__body-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  }
  .srv-layers__body-img.is-fading { opacity: 0; }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .srv-layers__body-img { display: none; }
  }
  .srv-layers__body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .srv-layers__item.is-open .srv-layers__body {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  }
  .srv-layers__body-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .srv-layers__entry:first-child { border-top: none; margin-top: 4px; }
  .srv-layers__body-inner::after {
    content: ""; display: block; height: 24px;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-label {
    font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hot); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-text {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 54ch;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-intro {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65;
    padding: 16px 0 4px;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-list {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 12px 0 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-list li {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
    padding: 10px 0 10px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-list li::before {
    content: "—";
    position: absolute; left: 0;
    color: var(--hot); font-size: 12px;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-benefit {
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(239,126,44,0.06);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--hot);
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-benefit .mono {
    font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--hot);
    white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .srv-layers__entry-benefit span:last-child {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ===== CONTACT MODAL ===== */
  .cmodal-backdrop {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9000;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    animation: cmodal-bg-in .3s ease;
  }
  @keyframes cmodal-bg-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  .cmodal {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%; max-width: 760px;
    background: var(--bg-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    padding: 72px 56px 56px 56px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px;
    max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
    animation: cmodal-in .35s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1);
  }
  @keyframes cmodal-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  }
  .cmodal__close {
    position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    color: var(--ink-3); cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .cmodal__close:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #000; border-color: var(--ink); }
  .cmodal__progress {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3);
    padding-right: 52px;
  }
  .cmodal__step-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .cmodal__step-label .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--hot); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .cmodal__progress-track {
    flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line-2); position: relative;
  }
  .cmodal__progress-fill {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--hot);
    transition: width .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .cmodal__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .cmodal__h { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 36px); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.018em; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; }
  .cmodal__sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3); margin: 0; }
  .cmodal__choices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .cmodal__choice {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; text-align: left; font-family: inherit;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .cmodal__choice .mono { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3); }
  .cmodal__choice:hover { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--ink-4); }
  .cmodal__choice.is-active { background: var(--hot); border-color: var(--hot); color: #000; }
  .cmodal__choice.is-active .mono { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
  .cmodal__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .cmodal__field label { font-family: "DM Mono",monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); }
  .cmodal__field input, .cmodal__field textarea {
    background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    padding: 8px 0 10px; color: var(--ink); font: inherit; font-size: 15px;
    outline: none; resize: vertical; width: 100%;
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .cmodal__field input:focus, .cmodal__field textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--hot); }
  .cmodal__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px 28px; }
  .cmodal__summary { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .cmodal__summary-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13px;
  }
  .cmodal__summary-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .cmodal__summary-row .k { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding-top: 2px; }
  .cmodal__summary-row .v { color: var(--ink); }
  .cmodal__success { align-items: flex-start; }
  .cmodal__success-mark { width: 12px; height: 12px; background: var(--hot); }
  .cmodal__actions {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cmodal { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .cmodal__choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cmodal__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ===== TRUST / LOGOS MARQUEE ===== */
  .logos-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .logos-marquee__track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: logos-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  }
  .logos-marquee__track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .logos-marquee__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 28px 40px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background .2s ease;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .logos-marquee__item:hover { background: var(--bg-1); }
  .logos-marquee__name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .logos-marquee__item:hover .logos-marquee__name { color: var(--ink); }
  .logos-marquee__cat {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--ink-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  @keyframes logos-scroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .logos-marquee__track { animation: none; }
  }

  /* ===== PROCESS, editorial collage ===== */
  .collab-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-2);
  }

  /* background graphic */
  .collab-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .collab-bg__grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .collab-bg__glow {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 700px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,80,30,0.07) 0%, rgba(255,80,30,0.03) 40%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .collab-bg__crosshair {
    position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
  }
  .collab-bg__ch-h {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 70%, transparent);
  }
  .collab-bg__ch-v {
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%; width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 70%, transparent);
  }
  .collab-bg__ch-ring {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }

  /* section index top-left */
  .collab-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 48px; left: max(40px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 40px));
    z-index: 10;
  }

  /* floating image cards */
  .collab-img {
    position: absolute;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
    opacity: 0;
    transition:
      opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
      box-shadow .4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .collab-section.is-revealed .collab-img { opacity: 1; }
  .collab-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.65) brightness(0.75) contrast(1.08);
    transition: filter .6s ease;
  }
  .collab-img:hover img { filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05); }

  /* centre text */
  .collab-center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .collab-statement {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 80px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .collab-statement em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--ink-3);
  }
  .collab-cta {
    pointer-events: all;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  }
  .collab-cta:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    border-color: #fff;
  }
  .collab-cta .arrow { transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .collab-cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* mobile, simplified */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .collab-section { min-height: auto; padding: 80px 0; }
    .collab-img { display: none; }
    .collab-statement { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 52px); }
    .collab-label { top: 32px; left: 20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .collab-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .collab-statement { font-size: 30px; }
  }

  /* ===== PROCESS PARALLAX ===== */
  .proc-par {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--bg-2);
  }
  .proc-par__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18% 0;
    background: url("images/data-centers/_ABP7617.webp") center/cover no-repeat;
    filter: saturate(0.6) brightness(0.32) contrast(1.15);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .proc-par__scrim {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.05) 40%, rgba(10,10,11,0.72) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .proc-par__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 64px;
    gap: 64px;
  }
  .proc-par__statement p {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 76px);
    font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #fff; max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .proc-par__statement em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--hot);
  }
  .proc-par__cta {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .proc-par__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .proc-par__stat {
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  }
  .proc-par__stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .proc-par__stat-num {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .proc-par__stat-lbl {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .proc-par { min-height: auto; }
    .proc-par__statement p { font-size: clamp(32px, 7vw, 52px); }
    .proc-par__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .proc-par__stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 500px) {
    .proc-par__inner { padding-top: 72px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .proc-par__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  /* ===== REFERENCES ===== */
  .refs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

  /* stagger reveal */
  .refs--reveal .ref-row {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition:
      opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) calc(var(--ref-i, 0) * 160ms),
      transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.24,1) calc(var(--ref-i, 0) * 160ms);
  }
  .refs--reveal.is-visible .ref-row {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .refs--reveal .ref-row { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  }
  .ref-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 1.5fr 1fr 24px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 60px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .ref-row__num { font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); }
  .ref-row__title {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: color .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__title { color: var(--hot); }
  .ref-row__meta {
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 13px;
    transition: color .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__meta { color: var(--ink-2); }
  .ref-row__year {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3);
    transition: color .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__year { color: var(--hot); }
  .ref-row__arrow {
    color: var(--ink-4); justify-self: end;
    transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), color .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__arrow { transform: translate(5px,-5px); color: var(--hot); }
  /* subtle row highlight */
  .ref-row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239,126,44,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ref-row:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ref-row {
      grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr 16px;
      gap: 16px;
      padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .ref-row__title { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.25; }
    .ref-row__meta { display: none; }
    .ref-row__year { display: block; grid-column: 2; padding-top: 4px; font-size: 11px; }
  }

  /* ===== CONTACT FORM ===== */
  .contact {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .contact__aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  .contact__aside-meta {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .contact__meta-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; font-size: 13px; }
  .contact__meta-row .label { color: var(--ink-3); font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
  .contact__meta-row .val { color: var(--ink); }
  .contact__meta-link {
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color .2s ease, text-decoration-color .2s ease;
  }
  .contact__meta-link:hover {
    color: var(--hot);
    text-decoration-color: var(--hot);
  }

  .form {
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    background: var(--bg-1);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px;
    min-height: 520px;
  }
  .form__progress {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 12px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
  }
  .form__progress-track {
    flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line-2); position: relative;
  }
  .form__progress-fill {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--hot);
    transition: width .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .form__step-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .form__step-label .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--hot); }

  .form h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 32px); letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.15; }
  .form__hint { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 6px; }

  .choices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .choice {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  }
  .choice .meta { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 12px; font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-weight: 400; }
  .choice:hover { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--ink-4); }
  .choice.is-active { background: var(--hot); border-color: var(--hot); color: #000; }
  .choice.is-active .meta { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .field label {
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
  }
  .field input, .field textarea {
    background: var(--bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
    resize: vertical;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--ink-3); }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--hot); }
  .field textarea { min-height: 96px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .field-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .field-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .form__actions {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .link-btn {
    background: transparent; border: none; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .link-btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
  .link-btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.3; cursor: not-allowed; }

  .summary {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--bg-2);
  }
  .summary__row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    gap: 16px; padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .summary__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .summary__row .k { color: var(--ink-3); font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
  .summary__row .v { color: var(--ink); }

  .form__success { text-align: left; padding: 40px 0; }
  .form__success h3 { font-size: 32px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
  .form__success p { color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 40ch; }
  .form__success-mark {
    width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--hot);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .form { padding: 24px 20px; min-height: 0; gap: 24px; }
    .form__progress { font-size: 11px; gap: 12px; }
    .form__progress > span:last-child { display: none; }
    .choices { gap: 6px; }
    .choice { padding: 16px; font-size: 14px; min-height: 56px; }
    .summary__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 0; }
    .form__actions { padding-top: 20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form { padding: 20px 16px; gap: 20px; }
    .form h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .form__hint { font-size: 12px; }
    .field input, .field textarea, .field select { font-size: 16px; padding: 14px 14px; }
    .choice { padding: 14px; min-height: 52px; font-size: 13px; }
    .form__actions .btn { height: 48px; font-size: 12px; padding: 0 16px; }
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer { padding: 80px 0 40px; border-bottom: none; }
  .foot {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .foot__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
  .foot__brand p { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 13px; max-width: 32ch; line-height: 1.5; }
  .foot__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .foot__col h5 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
  }
  .foot__col a {
    color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
  }
  .foot__col a:hover { color: var(--ink); padding-left: 4px; }
  .foot__bottom {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 28px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 12px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    footer { padding: 56px 0 32px; }
    .foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px 24px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .foot__brand { grid-column: span 2; }
    .foot__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding-top: 22px; font-size: 11px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 20px; }
    .foot__brand { grid-column: span 2; gap: 16px; }
    .foot__brand p { font-size: 12px; }
    .foot__col h5 { font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .foot__col a { font-size: 13px; }
  }

  /* Mouse-tracking ambient orb */
.ambient-orb {
  position: fixed;
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239,126,44,0.22) 0%, rgba(239,126,44,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: left 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), top 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), opacity .8s ease;
  will-change: left, top, opacity;
  mix-blend-mode: plus-lighter;
  opacity: 0;
}
.ambient-orb.is-active { opacity: 1; }
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1); }
  .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ===== NEWS PAGE ===== */
  /* page hero, smaller than home hero, more index-style */
  .page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0 64px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .page-hero__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: end; }
  .page-hero__title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
  .page-hero__title h1 {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    max-width: 14ch;
  }
  .page-hero__title h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--ink-2); }
  .page-hero__lede {
    color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 50ch;
  }
  .page-hero__counter {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; color: var(--ink-3);
    text-align: right;
  }
  .page-hero__counter .num {
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  }
  .page-hero__counter .label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .page-hero { padding: 56px 0 40px; }
    .page-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: start; }
    .page-hero__counter { text-align: left; flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; }
    .page-hero__counter .num { font-size: 36px; }
    .page-hero__lede { font-size: 15px; }
  }

  /* category filter bar */
  .filter-bar {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-top: 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .filter-bar__btn {
    background: transparent; border: none; color: var(--ink-3);
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    transition: color .2s ease;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .filter-bar__btn:not(:last-child) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .filter-bar__btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
  .filter-bar__btn.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
  .filter-bar__btn.is-active::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
    height: 1px; background: var(--hot);
  }
  .filter-bar__btn .count {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; color: var(--ink-4); font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 11px; margin-left: 8px;
  }
  .filter-bar__spacer { flex: 1; border-right: none; }
  .filter-bar__view {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .filter-bar__view-toggle {
    display: flex; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); margin-left: 8px;
  }
  .filter-bar__view-toggle button {
    background: transparent; border: none; padding: 6px 10px; color: var(--ink-3);
    cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11px;
  }
  .filter-bar__view-toggle button.is-active { background: var(--ink); color: #000; }

  /* featured article (top of news index) */
  .featured {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .featured__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 5/4;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .featured__media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), filter .4s ease;
  }
  .featured:hover .featured__media img { transform: scale(1.03); filter: saturate(1) brightness(1) contrast(1.05); }
  .featured__badge {
    position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px;
    background: var(--hot); color: #000;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .featured__body {
    padding: 56px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .featured__meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .featured__meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; background: var(--ink-4); }
  .featured h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
    max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .featured__excerpt { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 44ch; }
  .featured__foot {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 13px;
  }
  .featured__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .featured__avatar {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    background: var(--bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-2);
  }
  .featured__readtime {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    color: var(--ink-3); font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px;
  }
  .featured__readtime::before {
    content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--hot);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .featured__body { padding: 32px 20px; gap: 24px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .filter-bar__view { display: none; }
    .filter-bar__btn { padding: 16px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .featured__media { aspect-ratio: 16/11; }
    .featured__body { padding: 24px 16px; gap: 18px; }
    .featured__excerpt { font-size: 14px; }
    .featured__foot { padding-top: 18px; font-size: 12px; }
  }

  /* news grid */
  .news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .news-card {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--bg);
    transition: background .3s ease;
  }
  .news-card:hover { background: var(--bg-1); }
  .news-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .news-card__media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), filter .4s ease;
  }
  .news-card:hover .news-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: saturate(1) brightness(1) contrast(1.05); }
  .news-card__cat {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: rgba(10,10,11,0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--ink); padding: 4px 8px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .news-card__body {
    padding: 28px 28px 32px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .news-card__meta {
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }
  .news-card__meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; background: var(--ink-4); }
  .news-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: color .2s ease;
  }
  .news-card:hover h3 { color: var(--hot); }
  .news-card__excerpt {
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .news-card__foot {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3);
  }
  .news-card__foot .arr { transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .news-card:hover .news-card__foot .arr { transform: translate(4px, -4px); color: var(--ink); }

  @media (max-width: 1100px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .news-card__body { padding: 20px 18px 24px; gap: 12px; }
    .news-card h3 { font-size: 17px; }
    .news-card__excerpt { font-size: 13px; }
    .news-card__meta { font-size: 10px; gap: 8px; }
    .news-card__cat { top: 12px; left: 12px; padding: 5px 9px; font-size: 10px; }
  }

  /* news LIST view */
  .news-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .news-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 140px 1.2fr 0.6fr 80px 24px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: padding-left .25s ease;
  }
  .news-row:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
  .news-row:hover .news-row__title { color: var(--hot); }
  .news-row__date, .news-row__readtime, .news-row__id { font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-3); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .news-row__cat {
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-2);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .news-row__title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.012em; transition: color .2s ease; }
  .news-row__arrow { color: var(--ink-3); justify-self: end; transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease; }
  .news-row:hover .news-row__arrow { transform: translate(4px,-4px); color: var(--ink); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .news-row {
      grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 16px;
      gap: 12px 16px;
      padding: 18px 0;
    }
    .news-row__cat, .news-row__readtime { display: none; }
    .news-row__id { display: none; }
    .news-row__title { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 2; font-size: 17px; }
    .news-row__date { grid-row: 1; }
    .news-row__arrow { grid-row: 1 / 3; align-self: center; }
  }

  /* newsletter banner */
  .newsletter {
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .newsletter__inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .newsletter__copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
    letter-spacing: -0.016em; line-height: 1.05;
    max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .newsletter__copy p { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 44ch; line-height: 1.5; }
  .newsletter__form {
    display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-3);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .newsletter__form input {
    flex: 1; background: transparent; border: none; outline: none;
    font: inherit; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink);
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .newsletter__form input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-4); }
  .newsletter__form button {
    background: transparent; border: none; color: var(--ink);
    font: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 0;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .newsletter__form button:hover { color: var(--hot); }
  .newsletter__hint {
    margin-top: 14px; font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .newsletter { padding: 56px 0; }
    .newsletter__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: start; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .newsletter { padding: 44px 0; }
    .newsletter__inner { gap: 24px; }
    .newsletter__form input { font-size: 16px; }
  }

  /* article preview hover (cursor crosshair on featured) */
  .featured__media { cursor: pointer; }

/* =====================================================
   PREMIUM v2026, visual elevation layer (append-only)
   Keeps all content/copy/sections; upgrades hierarchy,
   typography rhythm, spacing, components, microinteractions.
   ===================================================== */

  /* --- Global rhythm --- */
  body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 6.6vw, 104px); letter-spacing: -0.028em; line-height: 0.96; font-weight: 500; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 60px); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.02; }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 1.6vw, 26px); letter-spacing: -0.012em; }
  section { padding: 144px 0; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { section { padding: 88px 0; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { section { padding: 64px 0; } }

  /* --- Scroll progress (top of viewport) --- */
  .scroll-progress {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px; z-index: 100;
    background: transparent; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .scroll-progress__fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hot) 0%, #ffb27a 100%);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width .08s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(239,126,44,0.55);
  }

  /* --- Buttons: refined hover, subtle inner highlight --- */
  .btn {
    height: 52px; padding: 0 26px;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn--primary {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.0), 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(255,255,255,0.0);
  }
  .btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--hot);
    border-color: var(--hot);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(239,126,44,0.4), 0 12px 32px -10px rgba(239,126,44,0.55);
  }

  /* --- Section heads: refined index pill, optical alignment --- */
  .sec-head { margin-bottom: 88px; gap: 80px; }
  .sec-head__index {
    color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  }
  .sec-head__index .num {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    color: var(--ink-2);
    padding: 5px 9px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .sec-head__index .num::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: -1px; top: -1px; width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: var(--hot);
  }
  .sec-head__right {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-2);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .sec-head { margin-bottom: 48px; gap: 24px; }
    .sec-head__right { font-size: 15px; }
  }

  /* --- Hero: structured frame + measured stats row --- */
  .hero { min-height: 760px; }
  @media (min-height: 800px) {
    .hero { min-height: calc(100vh - 72px); }
  }
  .hero__frame {
    position: absolute; inset: 24px; z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .hero__frame::before, .hero__frame::after,
  .hero__frame > span:nth-child(1)::before, .hero__frame > span:nth-child(1)::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-color: var(--hot);
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0;
  }
  .hero__frame::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; }
  .hero__frame::after { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; }
  .hero__frame > span:nth-child(1) { display: block; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .hero__frame > span:nth-child(1)::before { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; }
  .hero__frame > span:nth-child(1)::after { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; }
  /* Measured tick label, top-left of frame */
  .hero__tick {
    position: absolute; top: 36px; left: max(40px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 40px));
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink-3);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero__tick .live {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #4ade80; border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74,222,128,0.18);
    animation: livepulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes livepulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74,222,128,0.18); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(74,222,128,0.04); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero__frame { inset: 12px; }
    .hero__tick { top: 18px; left: 20px; font-size: 10px; }
  }

  /* Hero typography & CTA emphasis */
  .hero h1 em { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 400; }
  .hero__sub { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 21px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); max-width: 52ch; margin-top: 32px; line-height: 1.5; }
  .hero__ctas { margin-top: 48px; }
  .hero__ctas .btn--primary {
    height: 60px; padding: 0 32px; font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 14px 40px -12px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .hero__ctas .btn--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(239,126,44,0.5), 0 18px 44px -10px rgba(239,126,44,0.65);
  }

  /* Hero stats row, uses the same content, restructured visually */
  .hero__trust {
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    gap: 0;
    column-gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero__trust > span:not(.sep) {
    padding: 6px 32px 6px 0;
    margin-right: 32px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero__trust > span:not(.sep):last-child { border-right: none; margin-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
  .hero__trust .sep { display: none; }
  .hero__trust strong { color: var(--ink) !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-size: 15px !important; }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero__trust > span:not(.sep) {
      padding: 4px 14px 4px 0; margin-right: 14px;
      border-right-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
  }

  /* --- Solutions grid: asymmetric, premium cards --- */
  .solutions {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    gap: 1px;
    background-color: var(--line);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  @media (max-width: 1100px) { .solutions { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .solutions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .sol-card {
    transition: background .35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .sol-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    position: relative;
  }
  .sol-card:nth-child(1) .sol-card__media { aspect-ratio: 5/6; }
  .sol-card__media::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 30%, rgba(10,10,11,0.78) 100%);
    transition: background .35s ease;
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__media::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,11,0.0) 10%, rgba(10,10,11,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .sol-card__media img {
    filter: grayscale(0.25) brightness(0.78) contrast(1.08);
  }
  .sol-card:hover .sol-card__media img {
    filter: grayscale(0) brightness(0.95) contrast(1.06);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  .sol-card__num {
    top: 20px; left: 20px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .sol-card__body { padding: 28px 26px 32px; gap: 12px; }
  .sol-card__title { font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.014em; }
  .sol-card__desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 30ch; line-height: 1.5; }
  /* hover bottom rule */
  .sol-card::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--hot); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .sol-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  /* --- DC list rows: full-width fill animation on hover --- */
  .dc__list-row {
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    transition: padding-left .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .dc__list-row::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-2);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .dc__list-row:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .dc__list-row > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .dc__list-row:hover .dc__list-arrow { color: var(--hot); transform: translate(6px,-6px); }
  .dc__list-arrow { transition: transform .35s ease, color .35s ease; }

  .dc__media { border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
  .dc__media-frame {
    position: absolute; inset: 12px; pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .dc__media-frame::before, .dc__media-frame::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hot); border-bottom: none; border-right: none;
  }
  .dc__media-frame::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; }
  .dc__media-frame::after { top: -1px; right: -1px; transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .dc__lede {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-2);
    max-width: 50ch;
  }
  .dc__lede::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
    width: 2px; background: var(--hot);
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .dc__lede { padding-left: 16px; font-size: 16px; } }

  /* --- Logos: sector tag bar + refined cells --- */
  .logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  }
  .logo-cell {
    aspect-ratio: 5/2;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color .35s ease;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  }
  .logo-cell::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 0;
    background: var(--bg-1);
    transition: height .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .logo-cell:hover::before { height: 100%; }
  .logo-cell > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .logo-cell .mono { font-size: 10px; color: var(--ink-4); letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
  .logo-cell:hover { color: var(--ink); }
  .logo-cell:hover .mono { color: var(--hot); }

  /* --- Process: pulse on connector node --- */
  .process--premium.is-revealed .process__node::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hot);
    opacity: 0; transform: scale(.6);
    animation: nodepulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(2.8s + var(--step-i, 0) * 320ms);
  }
  @keyframes nodepulse {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.5); }
    30% { opacity: .8; }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.6); }
  }
  .process__node { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

  /* --- References: full-row fill, longer arrow --- */
  .ref-row {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .ref-row::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--bg-1);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .ref-row:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .ref-row > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .ref-row:hover { padding-left: 40px; }
  .ref-row__title { font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.014em; }
  .ref-row__year { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); transition: color .3s ease; }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__year { color: var(--hot); }
  .ref-row__arrow { transition: transform .35s ease, color .35s ease; }
  .ref-row:hover .ref-row__arrow { transform: translate(8px,-8px); color: var(--hot); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ref-row { padding: 20px 12px; }
    .ref-row:hover { padding-left: 16px; }
    .ref-row__title { font-size: 17px; }
  }

  /* --- Contact form: bigger, refined --- */
  .form { padding: 48px; gap: 36px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .form { padding: 28px 22px; gap: 24px; } }
  .form h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 36px); letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
  .choice { padding: 22px 22px; font-size: 16px; min-height: 64px; }
  .field input, .field textarea {
    font-size: 17px; padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--hot);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .field label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ink-3); }

  /* --- Footer: giant wordmark marquee --- */
  footer { padding: 120px 0 48px; position: relative; background: var(--bg-2); }
  .foot-wordmark {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .foot-wordmark__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.18em;
    width: max-content;
    animation: wordmark-scroll 18s linear infinite;
  }
  .foot-wordmark__item {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(80px, 16vw, 220px);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 0.88;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-right: 0.18em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  @keyframes wordmark-scroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .foot-wordmark__track { animation: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    footer { padding: 64px 0 32px; }
    .foot-wordmark { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    footer { padding: 64px 0 32px; }
    .foot-wordmark { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  }
  .foot__col h5 {
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--ink-3);
  }
  .foot__col a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }
  .foot__col a:hover { color: var(--hot); }

  /* --- Section transition vignette --- */
  section + section { box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }

  /* --- Section number watermark on scroll (left rail) --- */
  .sec-watermark {
    position: absolute; top: 144px; left: 16px;
    z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    font-family: "DM Mono", monospace;
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--ink-4);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  @media (max-width: 1200px) { .sec-watermark { display: none; } }
  section { position: relative; }

  /* ===== AMBIENT BACKGROUND TEXTURE (homepage only) ===== */
  body[data-page="home"] .ambient-texture {
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 49;
    top: var(--hero-h, 90vh);
    left: -10vw;
    width: 120vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-image: url('assets/advant-background.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    filter: invert(1) brightness(1.4);
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scaleX(-1);
  }

  /* Prevent iOS auto-zoom on input focus */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px !important; }
  }