/* ==========================================================================
   Scoutforu Consultants — design system
   Accent: teal-pine · Solar niche: warm amber · Serif display + system sans
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- tokens ---- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette — violet #7C3AED · deep indigo #1D028A · orange #DD5C00 */
  --paper:#F6F5FA; --surface:#FFFFFF; --surface-2:#F1EEF8; --surface-3:#E9E4F3;
  --ink:#191331; --ink-soft:#4B4568; --ink-faint:#7C7694;
  --line:#E4E0EE; --line-soft:#EDEAF4;
  --accent:#7C3AED; --accent-deep:#5B21B6; --accent-wash:#EDE7FC;
  --brand-indigo:#1D028A;
  --solar:#DD5C00; --solar-deep:#B34A00; --solar-wash:#FBEBDC;
  --ink-900:#160A3C;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(26,16,54,.06);
  --shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(26,16,54,.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(26,16,54,.09);
  --shadow-lg:0 4px 12px rgba(26,16,54,.10), 0 24px 60px rgba(26,16,54,.13);
  --radius:14px; --radius-sm:10px; --radius-lg:22px;
  --serif:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --sans:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --mono:ui-monospace,"SF Mono",Menlo,Consolas,monospace;
  --container:1160px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
  :root{
    --paper:#100B22; --surface:#191231; --surface-2:#201941; --surface-3:#2A2350;
    --ink:#EDEAF6; --ink-soft:#ABA3C7; --ink-faint:#7F7799;
    --line:#2E2757; --line-soft:#251F49;
    --accent:#A78BFA; --accent-deep:#8B5CF6; --accent-wash:#221A47;
    --brand-indigo:#3A1E9E;
    --solar:#F97316; --solar-deep:#FB923C; --solar-wash:#2C1A0C;
    --ink-900:#0B0720;
    --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    --shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    --shadow-lg:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 26px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
}
:root[data-theme="light"]{
  --paper:#F6F5FA; --surface:#FFFFFF; --surface-2:#F1EEF8; --surface-3:#E9E4F3;
  --ink:#191331; --ink-soft:#4B4568; --ink-faint:#7C7694;
  --line:#E4E0EE; --line-soft:#EDEAF4;
  --accent:#7C3AED; --accent-deep:#5B21B6; --accent-wash:#EDE7FC;
  --brand-indigo:#1D028A;
  --solar:#DD5C00; --solar-deep:#B34A00; --solar-wash:#FBEBDC;
  --ink-900:#160A3C;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(26,16,54,.06);
  --shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(26,16,54,.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(26,16,54,.09);
  --shadow-lg:0 4px 12px rgba(26,16,54,.10), 0 24px 60px rgba(26,16,54,.13);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  --paper:#100B22; --surface:#191231; --surface-2:#201941; --surface-3:#2A2350;
  --ink:#EDEAF6; --ink-soft:#ABA3C7; --ink-faint:#7F7799;
  --line:#2E2757; --line-soft:#251F49;
  --accent:#A78BFA; --accent-deep:#8B5CF6; --accent-wash:#221A47;
  --brand-indigo:#3A1E9E;
  --solar:#F97316; --solar-deep:#FB923C; --solar-wash:#2C1A0C;
  --ink-900:#0B0720;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.3), 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-lg:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 26px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

/* ---- reset ---- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto} *{animation-duration:.001ms!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}}
body{
  margin:0; background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%}
a{color:var(--accent-deep); text-decoration:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] a{color:var(--accent)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){a{color:var(--accent)}}
a:hover{text-decoration:none}
.container{max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px}
.skip{position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; background:var(--accent); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; z-index:200; border-radius:0 0 8px 0}
.skip:focus{left:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2.5px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px}

/* ---- typography ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; line-height:1.14; letter-spacing:-.015em; text-wrap:balance; margin:0}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.2vw,3.6rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.35rem)}
h3{font-size:1.28rem; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:680; letter-spacing:-.01em; line-height:1.25}
h4{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:680; font-size:.95rem; letter-spacing:-.005em}
p{margin:0}
strong{font-weight:680; color:var(--ink)}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.9vw,1.25rem); color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-deep); margin:0}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow{color:var(--accent)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.eyebrow{color:var(--accent)}}
.eyebrow.light{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.tnum{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* base inline-icon sizing — prevents unsized SVGs blowing up to full width.
   Component-scoped rules (.card .ic svg, .btn .ic, etc.) override this. */
.ic{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; vertical-align:-.15em}
.ic svg{width:1em; height:1em; display:block}
.note .ic{color:var(--accent); margin-right:.15em}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .note .ic{color:var(--accent)}

/* visually-hidden (form honeypot) */
.vh{position:absolute!important; left:-9999px!important; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden}

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--accent); --fg:#fff;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em; font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.95rem; font-weight:640; line-height:1; padding:.82em 1.35em;
  border-radius:11px; border:1.5px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap; text-decoration:none;
}
.btn .ic{width:1.05em; height:1.05em}
.btn .ic svg{width:100%; height:100%}
.btn.p{background:var(--accent); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 70%,transparent)}
.btn.p:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 75%,transparent)}
.btn.ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--line)}
.btn.ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-deep); transform:translateY(-2px)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn.ghost:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.btn.solar{background:var(--solar); color:#fff}
.btn.solar:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 70%,transparent)}
.btn.on-dark{background:#fff; color:var(--accent-deep)}
.btn.on-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.btn.ghost-dark{background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.btn.ghost-dark:hover{border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.btn.sm{font-size:.85rem; padding:.62em 1.05em; border-radius:9px}
.btn.lg{font-size:1.02rem; padding:.95em 1.6em}

/* ---- header ---- */
.site-header{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100; background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--paper) 88%,transparent); backdrop-filter:blur(12px); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .2s, background .2s}
.site-header.scrolled{border-bottom-color:var(--line); background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--paper) 94%,transparent)}
.header-inner{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; height:88px}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; flex:none}
.logomark{width:36px; height:36px; flex:none; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.brand-logo{height:48px; width:auto; display:block}
.footer-logo{height:52px}
@media (max-width:520px){ .brand-logo{height:40px} }
/* header logo swaps to the white version on dark grounds */
.site-header .logo-light{display:none}
.site-header .logo-dark{display:block}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
  .site-header .logo-dark{display:none}
  .site-header .logo-light{display:block}
}
:root[data-theme="light"] .site-header .logo-dark{display:block}
:root[data-theme="light"] .site-header .logo-light{display:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .site-header .logo-dark{display:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .site-header .logo-light{display:block}
.brand-txt{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:730; font-size:1.12rem; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--ink); line-height:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px}
.brand-txt .wm{white-space:nowrap}
.brand-txt i{font-style:normal; color:var(--accent-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .brand-txt i{color:var(--accent)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.brand-txt i{color:var(--accent)}}
.brand-txt small{font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:500; font-size:.56rem; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint)}
.brand-txt.light{color:#fff}
.mainnav{margin-left:auto}
.mainnav>ul{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0}
.mainnav a{color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:560; font-size:.92rem; padding:9px 13px; border-radius:9px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; transition:color .15s, background .15s}
.mainnav a:hover{color:var(--ink); background:var(--surface-2)}
.mainnav a.active{color:var(--accent-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .mainnav a.active{color:var(--accent)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.mainnav a.active{color:var(--accent)}}
.caret{font-size:.6em; opacity:.6}
.has-sub{position:relative}
.submenu{position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 6px); left:0; min-width:230px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:8px; list-style:none; margin:0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(6px); transition:.16s ease}
.has-sub:hover .submenu, .has-sub:focus-within .submenu{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0)}
.submenu a{display:block; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:.9rem}
.header-cta{display:flex; gap:9px; flex:none}
.navtoggle{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:44px; height:44px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; cursor:pointer}
.navtoggle span{width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:2px; transition:.2s}
.navtoggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.navtoggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.navtoggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
.mobile-nav{border-top:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface); padding:14px 24px 22px}
.mobile-nav ul{list-style:none; margin:0 0 16px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column}
.mobile-nav a{display:block; padding:13px 4px; font-weight:580; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.mobile-nav-cta{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px}
.mobile-nav-cta .btn{justify-content:center}

/* ---- generic section ---- */
section{position:relative}
.pad{padding:clamp(56px,8vw,104px) 0}
.pad-sm{padding:clamp(40px,6vw,68px) 0}
.sec-head{max-width:64ch; margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,44px)}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center}
.sec-head h2{margin-top:12px}
.sec-head .sec-intro{margin-top:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.06rem}
.tint{background:var(--surface-2)}
.tint-deep{background:var(--surface-3)}

/* ---- hero ---- */
.hero{position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) 0 clamp(48px,7vw,92px)}
.hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center}
.hero h1{margin:18px 0 0}
.hero .lead{margin-top:20px; max-width:54ch}
.hero-actions{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:30px}
.hero-note{margin-top:18px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px}
.hero-note .ic{width:1.05em; height:1.05em; color:var(--accent)}
.hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none}
.hero-bg::before{content:""; position:absolute; top:-20%; right:-10%; width:60%; height:120%; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 16%,transparent), transparent 70%); filter:blur(10px)}
.hero-bg::after{content:""; position:absolute; bottom:-30%; left:-5%; width:45%; height:90%; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 12%,transparent), transparent 70%)}

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

/* interactive "scope" reticle that follows the cursor (Scout theme) */
.hero-spot,.scope-ring,.scope-dot{position:absolute; top:0; left:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:0; will-change:transform}
.hero-spot{width:320px; height:320px; margin:-160px 0 0 -160px; border-radius:50%; z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 20%,transparent), transparent 72%);
  transition:opacity .4s ease}
.scope-ring{width:50px; height:50px; margin:-25px 0 0 -25px; border:1.5px dashed var(--accent); border-radius:50%; z-index:4; transition:opacity .3s ease}
.scope-ring::before,.scope-ring::after{content:""; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; background:var(--accent); opacity:.55}
.scope-ring::before{width:12px; height:1px; transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.scope-ring::after{width:1px; height:12px; transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.scope-dot{width:8px; height:8px; margin:-4px 0 0 -4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--solar); z-index:5;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 22%,transparent); transition:opacity .3s ease}
.hero.scope-on .hero-spot{opacity:.85}
.hero.scope-on .scope-ring,.hero.scope-on .scope-dot{opacity:1}
.hero.scope-on{cursor:none}
@media (pointer:coarse){.hero-spot,.scope-ring,.scope-dot{display:none}}

/* floating role chips in the wide side-margins (only on very wide screens) */
.hero-orbits{display:none}
@media (min-width:1560px){
  .hero-orbits{display:block; position:absolute; inset:0 0 0 0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none}
}
.rchip{
  position:absolute; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--surface) 92%,transparent); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:9px 15px;
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:560; color:var(--ink-soft); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  max-width:200px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.rchip .dot{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; flex:none}
.rchip .dot.t{background:var(--accent)}
.rchip .dot.s{background:var(--solar)}
.rchip.o1{top:23%; left:38px}
.rchip.o2{top:45%; left:14px}
.rchip.o3{top:67%; left:50px}
.rchip.o4{top:19%; right:38px}
.rchip.o5{top:73%; right:54px}
.rchip.o6{top:50%; right:16px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .rchip{animation:floaty 6.5s ease-in-out infinite}
  .rchip.o2{animation-delay:-2.2s}
  .rchip.o3{animation-delay:-4.4s}
  .rchip.o4{animation-delay:-1.1s}
  .rchip.o5{animation-delay:-3.3s}
  .rchip.o6{animation-delay:-5.5s}
}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}

/* hero visual: pipeline card */
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.pcard{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:22px; position:relative; z-index:2}
.pcard-top{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.pcard-top b{font-size:.95rem}
.pcard-badge{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent-deep); background:var(--accent-wash); padding:5px 9px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .pcard-badge{color:var(--accent)}
.pstage{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line-soft)}
.pstage:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.pstage .dot{width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; flex:none}
.pstage .lbl{font-size:.9rem; font-weight:560; flex:1}
.pstage .cnt{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.pcard-float{position:absolute; right:-18px; bottom:-22px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:14px 18px; z-index:3; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px}
.pcard-float .big{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); line-height:1}
.pcard-float .sub{font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-faint); line-height:1.3}

/* ---- stat bar ---- */
.statbar{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,64px); padding-top:36px; border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.stat{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px}
.stat-n{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.5rem); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); line-height:1; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.stat-l{font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); font-weight:500}

/* ---- cards / grids ---- */
.grid{display:grid; gap:20px}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.card{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:18px; padding:26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s}
.card.hover{cursor:pointer}
.card.hover:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 30%,var(--line))}
.card .ic{display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep); margin-bottom:16px}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card .ic{color:var(--accent)}
.card .ic svg{width:23px; height:23px}
.card h3{margin-bottom:9px}
.card p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.96rem; line-height:1.55}
.card.solar-accent .ic{background:var(--solar-wash); color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card.solar-accent .ic{color:var(--solar)}
.card-link{margin-top:16px; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:640; color:var(--accent-deep); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .card-link{color:var(--accent)}
.card-link .ic{width:1em;height:1em;background:none;margin:0;display:inline-flex}
.card-link .ic svg{width:16px;height:16px}
.card-link:hover .ic{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* feature card with top accent */
.card.top-solar{border-top:3px solid var(--solar)}
.card.top-tech{border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}

/* ---- pillars / value rows ---- */
.valrow{display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start}
.valrow .ic{flex:none; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep); display:grid; place-items:center}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .valrow .ic{color:var(--accent)}
.valrow .ic svg{width:21px;height:21px}
.valrow h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:5px}
.valrow p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem}

/* ---- checklist ---- */
.checklist{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px}
.checklist li{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink)}
.checklist .ic{flex:none; width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep); display:grid; place-items:center; margin-top:1px}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .checklist .ic{color:var(--accent)}
.checklist .ic svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.checklist.solar .ic{background:var(--solar-wash); color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .checklist.solar .ic{color:var(--solar)}

/* ---- split layout ---- */
.split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px); align-items:center}
.split.wide-left{grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr}

/* ---- process steps ---- */
.steps{counter-reset:step; display:grid; gap:18px}
.step{display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step::before{counter-increment:step; content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); background:var(--accent-wash); width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .step::before{color:var(--accent)}
.step h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:5px}
.step p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem}

/* ---- testimonials ---- */
.tcard{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; height:100%}
.tcard .quote{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.12rem; line-height:1.45; color:var(--ink)}
.tcard .quote::before{content:"\201C"; color:var(--accent); font-size:1.4em; line-height:0; vertical-align:-.15em; margin-right:.05em}
.tcard .who{margin-top:auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px}
.tcard .avatar{width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-deep)); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center; font-weight:700; flex:none; font-family:var(--serif)}
.tcard .who b{display:block; font-size:.92rem}
.tcard .who span{font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-faint)}

/* ---- band / CTA — floating rounded gradient panel (not a hard bar) ---- */
.band-wrap{padding:clamp(24px,5vw,56px) 0}
.band{position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:clamp(20px,3vw,34px);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-900) 0%,var(--brand-indigo) 68%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 60%,var(--brand-indigo)) 100%);
  color:#fff; padding:clamp(34px,5vw,68px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.band h2{color:#fff}
.band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-top:12px; max-width:52ch}
.band-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap}
.band-actions{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap}
.band-blob{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(46px); pointer-events:none; z-index:1}
.band-blob-1{width:340px; height:340px; top:-120px; right:-60px; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 65%,transparent), transparent)}
.band-blob-2{width:280px; height:280px; bottom:-140px; left:8%; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 42%,transparent), transparent)}

/* ---- decorative gradient blobs (section depth) ---- */
.has-blobs{position:relative; overflow:hidden}
.has-blobs>.container{position:relative; z-index:1}
.blob{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(42px); opacity:.45; pointer-events:none; z-index:0}
.blob-a{width:360px; height:360px; top:-110px; left:-90px; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 26%,transparent), transparent)}
.blob-b{width:320px; height:320px; bottom:-130px; right:-70px; background:radial-gradient(closest-side, color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 20%,transparent), transparent)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .blob{animation:blobFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite}
  .blob-b{animation-duration:22s; animation-direction:reverse}
}
@keyframes blobFloat{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)} 50%{transform:translate(16px,-20px) scale(1.05)}}

/* ---- carousel / slider ---- */
.carousel{--pv:1; --cgap:22px; position:relative}
.pv-2{--pv:2} .pv-3{--pv:3}
.cviewport{overflow:hidden; margin:0 -4px; padding:6px 4px 4px}
.ctrack{display:flex; gap:var(--cgap); overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; scroll-behavior:smooth; scrollbar-width:none; -ms-overflow-style:none; cursor:grab}
.ctrack::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.ctrack.grabbing{cursor:grabbing; scroll-snap-type:none; scroll-behavior:auto}
.cslide{flex:0 0 calc((100% - (var(--pv) - 1) * var(--cgap)) / var(--pv)); min-width:0; scroll-snap-align:start}
.cslide>*{height:100%}
.cnav{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:18px; margin-top:26px}
.cbtn{width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface); color:var(--ink); display:grid; place-items:center; cursor:pointer; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .15s, border-color .15s, color .15s}
.cbtn:hover{border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-2px)}
.cbtn svg{width:22px; height:22px; fill:none; stroke:currentColor; stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round}
.cdots{display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center}
.cdot{width:8px; height:8px; padding:0; border:none; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line); cursor:pointer; transition:width .2s, background .2s, border-radius .2s}
.cdot.on{background:var(--accent); width:24px; border-radius:5px}
@media (max-width:900px){ .pv-3{--pv:2} }
@media (max-width:820px){ .pv-2,.pv-3{--pv:1} }

/* ---- infinite marquee ---- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden; padding:6px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
.mtrack{display:flex; gap:14px; width:max-content; will-change:transform; animation:marq var(--mdur,42s) linear infinite}
.mtrack.rev{animation-direction:reverse}
.marquee:hover .mtrack{animation-play-state:paused}
.mpill{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; white-space:nowrap; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:10px 18px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.mpill .mdot{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); flex:none}
.mpill.solar .mdot{background:var(--solar)}
.mpill.tech .mdot{background:var(--accent)}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(calc(-50% - 7px))}}
/* The marquee keeps sliding even under reduced-motion — it's a decorative brand
   signature the user explicitly asked to always move. This overrides the global
   reduced-motion reset (which zeroes animation durations). Other page motion
   (blobs, hero reticle trail, scroll reveals) still honours prefers-reduced-motion. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .mtrack{animation-duration:var(--mdur,42s)!important}
}
.marquee-band{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px}

/* ---- photos (unified violet-duotone treatment so mixed stock looks on-brand) ---- */
.photo{position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); background:var(--surface-3)}
.photo img{display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover}
.photo.sq{aspect-ratio:1/1}
.photo.wide{aspect-ratio:16/10}
.photo.tall{aspect-ratio:4/5}
.photo.duo img{filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.06)}
.photo.duo::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 62%,transparent), color-mix(in srgb,var(--brand-indigo) 60%,transparent))}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .photo.duo::after{background:linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 40%,transparent), color-mix(in srgb,var(--brand-indigo) 62%,transparent))}
.photo .ph-tag{position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:16px; z-index:2; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; background:rgba(0,0,0,.28); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); padding:7px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:600}

/* hero background photo — faint, right-anchored, fades into the page */
.hero-photo{position:absolute; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; width:58%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 46%); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 46%)}
.hero-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.05); opacity:.20}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-photo img{opacity:.14}
@media (max-width:960px){ .hero-photo{width:100%; opacity:.5} }

/* ---- fill placeholder marker ---- */
.fill{background:var(--solar-wash); color:var(--solar-deep); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.86em; font-weight:600; padding:1px 7px; border-radius:6px; border:1px dashed color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 50%,transparent); white-space:nowrap}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .fill{color:var(--solar)}

/* ---- page hero (interior) ---- */
.phero{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,84px) 0 clamp(30px,4vw,44px)}
.phero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.phero h1{max-width:16ch}
.phero .lead{margin-top:18px; max-width:60ch}
.phero.solar .eyebrow{color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .phero.solar .eyebrow{color:var(--solar)}
.crumbs{font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:20px; font-family:var(--mono); letter-spacing:.02em}
.crumbs a{color:var(--ink-faint)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--accent-deep)}

/* ---- case study block ---- */
.cs{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden}
.cs-head{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:18px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); flex-wrap:wrap}
.badge{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:6px}
.badge.tech{background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .badge.tech{color:var(--accent)}
.badge.solar{background:var(--solar-wash); color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .badge.solar{color:var(--solar)}
.cs-head .cs-title{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.2rem; flex:1; min-width:220px}
.cs-rows{padding:8px 24px}
.cs-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:130px 1fr; gap:6px 18px; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line-soft)}
.cs-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.cs-k{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); font-weight:600; padding-top:3px}
.cs-v{color:var(--ink); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.5}
.cs-metrics{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:26px 40px; padding:20px 24px; background:var(--surface-2); border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft)}
.cs-metrics .m .n{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); line-height:1; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.cs-metrics.solar .m .n{color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .cs-metrics.solar .m .n{color:var(--solar)}
.cs-metrics .m .l{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-top:7px}

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:22px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; align-items:center; font-weight:640; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary .plus{flex:none; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line); display:grid; place-items:center; position:relative; transition:.2s}
.faq summary .plus::before,.faq summary .plus::after{content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--accent); border-radius:2px}
.faq summary .plus::before{width:12px; height:2px}
.faq summary .plus::after{width:2px; height:12px; transition:.2s}
.faq[open] summary .plus{background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent)}
.faq[open] summary .plus::before,.faq[open] summary .plus::after{background:#fff}
.faq[open] summary .plus::after{transform:rotate(90deg); opacity:0}
.faq .faq-body{padding:0 0 22px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:74ch; line-height:1.6}

/* ---- contact ---- */
.contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,52px)}
.field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; margin-bottom:16px}
.field label{font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-family:inherit; font-size:1rem; padding:12px 14px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; background:var(--surface); color:var(--ink); transition:border-color .15s}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--accent)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:120px}
.form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px}
.contact-info{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px}
.cinfo{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start}
.cinfo .ic{flex:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep); display:grid; place-items:center}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .cinfo .ic{color:var(--accent)}
.cinfo .ic svg{width:21px;height:21px}
.cinfo b{display:block; font-size:.95rem}
.cinfo a,.cinfo span{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem}
.note{background:var(--accent-wash); border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 25%,transparent); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 16px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ---- blog ---- */
.post-card{display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .18s, box-shadow .18s}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.post-thumb{height:170px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-deep))}
.post-thumb.solar{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--solar),var(--solar-deep))}
.post-thumb.play{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-deep),var(--brand-indigo))}
.post-thumb img{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.05)}
.post-thumb::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 58%,transparent), color-mix(in srgb,var(--brand-indigo) 64%,transparent))}
.post-thumb.solar::after{background:linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 52%,transparent), color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar-deep) 64%,transparent))}
.post-thumb .ic{position:absolute; right:16px; bottom:14px; z-index:2; color:#fff; width:34px; height:34px}
.post-thumb .ic svg{width:100%;height:100%}
/* solar tint for the duotone article featured image */
.photo.duo.solar::after{background:linear-gradient(150deg, color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar) 55%,transparent), color-mix(in srgb,var(--solar-deep) 60%,transparent))}
.post-body{padding:22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1}
.post-meta{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--ink-faint); text-transform:uppercase; display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap}
.post-body h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem}
.post-body p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; flex:1}

/* ---- article ---- */
.article{max-width:720px; margin:0 auto}
.article p,.article ul,.article ol{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.72; margin:0 0 22px}
.article h2{margin:44px 0 16px; font-size:1.6rem}
.article h3{margin:32px 0 12px}
.article ul,.article ol{padding-left:22px}
.article li{margin-bottom:9px}
.article blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--accent); padding:6px 0 6px 22px; margin:28px 0; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink); font-style:italic}
.article strong{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---- footer ---- */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink-900); color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); padding:clamp(48px,6vw,72px) 0 28px; margin-top:clamp(40px,6vw,80px)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer{background:#0A1210; border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap:36px}
.footer-brand .brand-txt{color:#fff}
.footer-tag{margin:16px 0 18px; font-size:.92rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); max-width:34ch; line-height:1.55}
.footer-social{display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff}
.footer-social svg{width:20px; height:20px}
.footer-social:hover{background:var(--accent)}
.footer-col h4{color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:var(--mono); font-weight:600}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px}
.footer-col a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size:.92rem}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-contact li{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size:.92rem}
.footer-contact .ic{color:var(--accent)}
.footer-contact .ic svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.footer-contact a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68)}
.footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:40px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.footer-links{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center}
.footer-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ---- reveal on scroll ---- */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1; transform:none}}

/* ---- utilities ---- */
.center{text-align:center}
.mt-s{margin-top:14px}.mt-m{margin-top:26px}.mt-l{margin-top:40px}
.maxw{max-width:64ch}
.chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px}
.chip{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem; padding:7px 12px; border-radius:8px; background:var(--accent-wash); color:var(--accent-deep); font-weight:600}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .chip{color:var(--accent)}
.chip.solar{background:var(--solar-wash); color:var(--solar-deep)}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .chip.solar{color:var(--solar)}

/* ==== responsive ==== */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px}
  .hero-visual{max-width:440px}
  .g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px}
  .footer-brand{grid-column:1/-1}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .mainnav,.header-cta{display:none}
  .navtoggle{display:flex; margin-left:auto}
  .split,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px}
  .statbar{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px 18px}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .g2,.g3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cs-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .band-inner{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start}
}