:root{
    --ink-900:#11141A;
    --ink-800:#1A1E26;
    --ink-700:#262B34;
    --ink-600:#343B46;
    --paper:#E9ECEF;
    --paper-dim:#D9DEE3;
    --trace:#2FC6BA;
    --trace-dim:#1E8E86;
    --gold:#E8B454;
    --text-hi:#F3F4F6;
    --text-mid:#9BA2AC;
    --text-on-paper:#1A1E26;
    --text-on-paper-mid:#565F6A;
    --radius:14px;
    --display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --body: 'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif;
    --mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden; max-width:100vw;}
  body{
    background:var(--ink-900);
    color:var(--text-hi);
    font-family:var(--body);
    line-height:1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    max-width:100vw;
  }
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  img,svg{display:block; max-width:100%;}

  :focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--trace);
    outline-offset:3px;
    border-radius:4px;
  }

  .wrap{
    max-width:1180px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 32px;
  }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:12.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--trace);
  }

  h1,h2,h3{
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }

  /* ---------- NAV / LOGO ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed;
    top:0; left:0; right:0;
    z-index:100;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    background:rgba(17,20,26,0.72);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  nav.wrap{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    height:76px;
  }
  .logo{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:11px;
  }
  .logo-badge{
    width:34px; height:34px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    border-radius:9px;
    background:var(--ink-800);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .logo-badge svg{width:20px; height:20px;}
  .logo-word{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    line-height:1.05;
  }
  .logo-word .l1{
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:15.5px;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .logo-word .l2{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:0.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--trace);
    margin-top:2px;
  }
  .nav-links{
    display:flex;
    gap:34px;
    font-size:14.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--text-hi);}
  .nav-cta{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    background:var(--trace);
    color:#0A1210;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:500;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:#3fd6ca;}

  .nav-toggle{
    display:none;
    background:none;
    border:none;
    width:38px; height:38px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    border-radius:8px;
  }
  .nav-toggle:hover{background:var(--ink-800);}
  .nav-toggle span{
    display:block;
    width:20px; height:2px;
    background:var(--text-hi);
    position:relative;
    transition:background .15s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    width:20px; height:2px;
    background:var(--text-hi);
    transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle span::before{top:-6px;}
  .nav-toggle span::after{top:6px;}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span{background:transparent;}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before{transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}

  .mobile-menu{
    display:block;
    position:fixed;
    top:76px; left:0; right:0;
    background:var(--ink-900);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);
    padding:12px 20px 24px;
    z-index:99;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    transition:opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility 0s linear .22s;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateY(0);
    pointer-events:auto;
    transition:opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu a{
    display:block;
    padding:14px 4px;
    font-size:16px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-800);
    color:var(--text-hi);
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open a{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.03s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.06s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.09s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.12s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.15s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.18s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.21s;}
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.24s;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .mobile-menu, .mobile-menu a{transition:none;}
  }
  .mobile-menu .nav-cta{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:16px;
  }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{padding:168px 0 96px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px, 5vw, 62px); line-height:1.04; margin:18px 0 22px;}
  .hero h1 .accent{color:var(--trace);}
  .hero p.lede{font-size:17.5px; color:var(--text-mid); max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:14px 24px; border-radius:9px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; font-family:var(--body); transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--gold); color:#1D1503;}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:#f0c374; transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{border:1px solid var(--ink-600); color:var(--text-hi);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--trace); color:var(--trace);}

  .signature{position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1; max-width:460px; justify-self:end;}
  .signature svg{width:100%; height:100%;}
  .path-outline{fill:none; stroke:var(--ink-600); stroke-width:1.4;}
  .path-trace{fill:none; stroke:var(--trace); stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-dasharray:900; stroke-dashoffset:900; animation:draw 3.4s ease forwards 0.4s;}
  .anchor{fill:var(--ink-900); stroke:var(--trace); stroke-width:2; opacity:0; animation:pop 0.5s ease forwards;}
  .coord{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:9px; fill:var(--text-mid); opacity:0; animation:pop 0.5s ease forwards;}
  @keyframes draw{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
  @keyframes pop{ to{ opacity:1; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .path-trace{animation:none; stroke-dashoffset:0;}
    .anchor, .coord{animation:none; opacity:1;}
  }

  section{padding:104px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px); margin-top:14px; line-height:1.12;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:16px; margin-top:16px;}

  /* ---------- WHY ---------- */
  .why{background:var(--ink-800); border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);}
  .why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--ink-700); border:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;}
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:32px; align-items:start;}
  .about-grid p{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:15px; line-height:1.65;}
  .about-grid p:not(:last-child){margin-bottom:16px;}
  .why-card{background:var(--ink-800); padding:30px 26px;}
  .why-card .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--trace); letter-spacing:0.08em;}
  .why-card h3{font-size:19px; margin:14px 0 10px; font-weight:600;}
  .why-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--text-mid);}

  /* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
  .services-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:18px;}
  .service-card{background:var(--ink-800); border:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 24px; position:relative; transition:border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;}
  .service-card:hover{border-color:var(--trace-dim); transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .service-card .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase;}
  .service-card h3{font-size:18px; margin:12px 0 8px; font-weight:600;}
  .service-card p{font-size:13.6px; color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .service-card .link{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--trace); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; transition:gap .15s ease;}
  .service-card:hover .link{gap:8px;}

  /* ---------- PORTFOLIO / BEFORE-AFTER ---------- */
  .portfolio-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:22px;}

  .portfolio-tier-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:baseline;
    justify-content:space-between;
    margin:0 0 20px;
  }
  .portfolio-tier-head h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:19px; font-weight:600;}
  .portfolio-tier-head .eyebrow{margin:0;}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary{margin-top:48px; padding-top:40px; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700);}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-tier-head h3{font-size:16px; color:var(--text-mid); font-weight:500;}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:16px;}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .compare-caption h3{font-size:14px;}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-meta{font-size:12.5px;}
  .portfolio-request-card{
    aspect-ratio:1408/768;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    border:1px dashed var(--ink-600);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:20px;
  }
  .portfolio-request-card p{font-size:13px; color:var(--text-mid); max-width:24ch;}
  .portfolio-request-card a{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--trace);}
  .portfolio-request-link{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--trace);
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:10px;
    cursor:pointer;
    background:none;
    border:none;
    padding:0;
  }
  .portfolio-request-link:hover{color:#3fd6ca;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  .compare{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    min-width:0;
    aspect-ratio:1408/768;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--ink-700);
    background:var(--ink-800);
    user-select:none;
    touch-action:pan-y;
  }
  .compare.dragging{touch-action:none;}
  .compare.dragging::after{display:none;}
  .compare-after, .compare-before{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .compare-after{
    background:
      repeating-conic-gradient(#20252d 0% 25%, #1A1E26 0% 50%) 50% / 22px 22px;
  }
  .compare-before{
    background:#26221D;
    overflow:hidden;
    clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--compare-pos, 50%)) 0 0);
  }
  .compare-before-inner{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:8px;
    background:#26221D;
  }
  .compare-label{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:10.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:5px 10px;
    border-radius:5px;
  }
  .compare-after .compare-label{background:rgba(47,198,186,0.15); color:var(--trace);}
  .compare-before .compare-label{background:rgba(232,180,84,0.18); color:var(--gold);}
  .compare-placeholder-text{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    text-align:center;
    max-width:24ch;
    padding:0 12px;
  }
  .compare-handle{
    position:absolute;
    top:0; bottom:0;
    left:var(--compare-pos, 50%);
    width:44px;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    cursor:ew-resize;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    touch-action:none;
  }
  .compare-handle::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0; bottom:0; left:50%;
    width:2px;
    background:var(--trace);
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .compare-grip{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:34px; height:34px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--trace);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  }
  .compare-grip svg{width:16px; height:16px;}
  .compare-caption{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:baseline;
    margin-top:14px;
  }
  .compare-caption h3{font-size:16px; font-weight:600;}
  .compare-caption span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mid);}
  .portfolio-meta{
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    line-height:1.5;
    margin-top:6px;
  }
  .portfolio-meta strong{color:var(--text-hi); font-weight:600;}
  .illus-note{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    margin:-40px 0 40px;
  }
  .illus{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;}
  .compare-photo{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }
  .compare-before-inner picture, .compare-after picture{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    width:100%; height:100%;
  }
  .compare-label-tag{
    position:absolute;
    top:14px;
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:9.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:4px 9px;
    border-radius:5px;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .tag-before{left:14px; background:rgba(232,180,84,0.2); color:var(--gold);}
  .tag-after{right:14px; background:rgba(47,198,186,0.18); color:var(--trace);}

  /* ---------- PORTFOLIO FILTER + LIGHTBOX ---------- */
  .filter-bar{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:32px;}
  .filter-btn{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:20px; border:1px solid var(--ink-600); background:transparent; color:var(--text-mid); cursor:pointer;}
  .filter-btn:hover{border-color:var(--trace); color:var(--text-hi);}
  .filter-btn[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--trace); border-color:var(--trace); color:#0A1210;}
  .portfolio-item{position:relative; min-width:0;}
  .portfolio-item.hidden{display:none;}
  .view-larger{position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; z-index:3; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(17,20,26,0.7); border:1px solid var(--ink-600); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;}
  .view-larger:hover{border-color:var(--trace);}
  .view-larger svg{width:15px; height:15px;}
  .coming-soon-card{aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px dashed var(--ink-600); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; gap:12px; padding:24px;}
  .coming-soon-card .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--text-mid); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;}
  .coming-soon-card p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-mid); max-width:26ch;}
  .coming-soon-card a{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--trace);}
  .lightbox{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300; background:rgba(10,12,16,0.88); display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:32px;}
  .lightbox.open{display:flex;}
  .lightbox-inner{background:var(--ink-800); border:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-radius:var(--radius); max-width:720px; width:100%; padding:28px; position:relative;}
  .lightbox-close{position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink-700); border:none; color:var(--text-hi); cursor:pointer; font-size:16px;}
  .lightbox-inner h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:18px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .lightbox-inner .compare{aspect-ratio:1408/768;}

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process-list{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px; counter-reset:step;}
  .step{position:relative; padding-top:44px;}
  .step::before{counter-increment:step; content:"0" counter(step); font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--trace); position:absolute; top:0; left:0; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .step::after{content:""; position:absolute; top:6px; left:34px; width:calc(100% - 34px); height:1px; background:var(--ink-700);}
  .step:last-child::after{display:none;}
  .step h3{font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .step p{font-size:13.8px; color:var(--text-mid);}

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
  .testimonials{background:var(--paper); color:var(--text-on-paper);}
  .testimonials .eyebrow{color:var(--trace-dim);}
  .testimonials .section-head p{color:var(--text-on-paper-mid);}
  .t-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;}
  .t-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--paper-dim); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px 22px; position:relative;}
  .t-quote-mark{
    position:absolute; top:10px; right:18px;
    font-family:Georgia, serif; font-size:52px; line-height:1;
    color:var(--trace); opacity:0.18;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .t-card p.quote{font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:18px; position:relative;}
  .t-card .who{font-size:13px; font-weight:600;}
  .t-card .where{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-on-paper-mid);}

  /* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
  .final-cta{text-align:center; padding:120px 0;}
  .sticky-cta{display:none;}
  .mid-cta{background:var(--ink-800); border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700); padding:36px 0;}
  .mid-cta-inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .mid-cta h2{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .mid-cta p{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:14.5px;}
  .mid-cta .btn{flex-shrink:0;}
  .final-cta h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,48px); max-width:16ch; margin:0 auto 18px; line-height:1.08;}
  .final-cta p{color:var(--text-mid); max-width:52ch; margin:0 auto 26px; font-size:16px;}
  .final-cta .hero-ctas{justify-content:center;}
  .final-cta .email-line{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:14px;
    color:var(--trace);
    margin-bottom:34px;
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .final-cta .email-line:hover{color:#3fd6ca;}

  .lead-form{
    max-width:560px;
    margin:0 auto;
    text-align:left;
    background:var(--ink-800);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-700);
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:32px;
    position:relative;
  }
  .lead-form .row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
  .lead-form .field{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .lead-form label{
    display:block;
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom:7px;
  }
  .lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea{
    width:100%;
    background:var(--ink-900);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:11px 13px;
    color:var(--text-hi);
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:14.5px;
  }
  .lead-form input:focus, .lead-form select:focus, .lead-form textarea:focus{
    outline:2px solid var(--trace);
    outline-offset:1px;
    border-color:var(--trace);
  }
  .lead-form textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:90px;}
  .lead-form input[type="file"]{
    padding:9px 13px;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .lead-form input[type="file"]::file-selector-button{
    background:var(--ink-700);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    border-radius:6px;
    color:var(--text-hi);
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:13px;
    padding:7px 12px;
    margin-right:12px;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .form-hint{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    margin-top:6px;
  }
  .lead-form .consent{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:10px;
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    text-align:left;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .lead-form .consent input{width:auto; margin-top:3px;}
  .lead-form button[type="submit"]{
    width:100%;
    border:none;
    cursor:pointer;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .file-list{
    list-style:none;
    margin:8px 0 0;
    padding:0;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:4px;
  }
  .file-list li{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:12px;
    color:var(--text-hi);
    background:var(--ink-700);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    border-radius:6px;
    padding:5px 10px;
  }
  .form-hint-error{color:#E07850;}
  .required-mark{color:#E07850; font-weight:500; font-size:0.85em;}
  .optional-mark{color:var(--text-mid); font-weight:400; font-size:0.85em;}
  .lead-form .hp-field{
    position:absolute;
    width:1px; height:1px;
    margin:-1px; padding:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    clip:rect(0,0,0,0);
    white-space:nowrap;
    border:0;
  }
  .form-note{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:11.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:16px;
  }
  .form-status{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:14px;
    margin-top:14px;
    display:none;
  }
  .form-status.success{color:var(--trace); display:block;}
  .form-status.error{color:#E07850; display:block;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .lead-form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .lead-form{padding:24px 20px;}
  }

  /* ---------- CONSENT BANNER ---------- */
  .consent-banner{
    position:fixed;
    bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
    z-index:200;
    background:var(--ink-800);
    border-top:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    padding:18px 24px;
    display:none;
  }
  .consent-banner.show{display:flex;}
  .consent-banner{
    display:none;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .consent-banner p{
    font-size:13.5px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    max-width:60ch;
    margin:0;
  }
  .consent-banner .actions{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .consent-banner button{
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:13.5px;
    padding:9px 16px;
    border-radius:7px;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--text-hi);
  }
  .consent-banner button.accept{background:var(--trace); border-color:var(--trace); color:#0A1210;}

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq-list{max-width:760px;}
  .faq-item{
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);
  }
  .faq-item summary{
    padding:22px 4px;
    font-family:var(--display);
    font-size:16.5px;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
    list-style:none;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq-item summary::after{
    content:"+";
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:20px;
    color:var(--trace);
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"–";}
  .faq-item p{
    padding:0 4px 22px;
    color:var(--text-mid);
    font-size:14.5px;
    max-width:65ch;
  }

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700); padding:48px 0;}
  .footer-grid{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px;}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
  .footer-brand svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
  .footer-fine{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mid); opacity:0.85;}
  .footer-links{display:flex; gap:26px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-mid);}
  .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--text-hi);}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width:960px){
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .signature{justify-self:center; max-width:320px; margin-top:20px;}
    .why-grid, .services-grid, .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .process-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:44px;}
    .step::after{display:none;}
    .t-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .nav-links{display:none;}
    .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
    .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
    .why-grid, .services-grid, .t-grid, .portfolio-grid, .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .process-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    section{padding:72px 0;}
    .hero{padding:140px 0 64px;}
    .compare-grip{width:44px; height:44px;}
    .compare-grip svg{width:20px; height:20px;}
    .compare-handle{width:56px;}
    .compare::after{
      content:"drag to compare";
      position:absolute;
      bottom:10px; left:50%;
      transform:translateX(-50%);
      font-family:var(--mono);
      font-size:10px;
      letter-spacing:0.06em;
      text-transform:uppercase;
      color:rgba(243,244,246,0.55);
      background:rgba(17,20,26,0.5);
      padding:4px 10px;
      border-radius:10px;
      pointer-events:none;
      z-index:2;
    }
    .sticky-cta{
      display:block;
      position:fixed;
      left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
      z-index:60;
      padding:12px 16px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
      background:var(--ink-900);
      border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700);
      box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
      transform:translateY(0);
      transition:transform 0.25s ease;
    }
    .sticky-cta.is-hidden{transform:translateY(110%);}
    .sticky-cta .btn{display:block; width:100%; text-align:center;}
  }

/* ---------- SERVICE PAGE ADDITIONS ---------- */
.breadcrumb{
  padding:150px 0 0;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--trace);}
.page-hero{padding:24px 0 64px;}
.page-hero .eyebrow{display:block; margin-bottom:14px;}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,48px); line-height:1.08; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:18ch;}
.page-hero p.lede{font-size:17px; color:var(--text-mid); max-width:60ch; margin-bottom:30px;}
.prose{max-width:720px;}
.prose h2{font-size:24px; margin:44px 0 16px;}
.prose p{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:16px;}
.prose ul{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:15.5px; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:16px;}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px;}
.related-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:20px;}
@media (max-width:900px){ .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ---------- TRUST BAR ---------- */
.trust-bar{
  background:var(--ink-800);
  border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);
  padding:36px 0;
}
.trust-stats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.trust-stats .stat-num{font-family:var(--display); font-size:28px; font-weight:700; color:var(--trace);}
.trust-stats .stat-label{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--text-mid); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-top:4px;}
.trust-badges{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
  justify-content:center;
}
.trust-badge{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  background:var(--ink-900);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-700);
  padding:9px 14px;
  border-radius:20px;
}
.trust-badge svg{width:14px; height:14px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--trace);}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .trust-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:20px;}
}

.pre-footer-trust{
  padding:28px 0;
  border-bottom:none;
}
.pre-footer-trust .trust-stats{margin-bottom:0;}
.pre-footer-trust .stat-num{font-size:22px;}
.trust-stats-labels .stat-num{font-size:17px; line-height:1.25;}
.trust-stats-labels .stat-label{text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.02em; font-size:12px;}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .trust-stats-labels{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:24px;}
  .trust-stats-labels .stat-num{font-size:16px;}
}

/* ---------- CRO / TRUST ADDITIONS (v17) ---------- */

/* Second nav CTA */
.nav-ctas{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
.nav-cta-ghost{
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-600);
  color:var(--text-hi);
}
.nav-cta-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--trace); color:var(--trace); background:transparent;}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .mobile-menu .nav-cta{margin-top:12px; margin-right:8px;}
}

/* Placeholder labeling used across Founder Story / Case Studies / Client Logos */
.placeholder-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10px;
  letter-spacing:0.03em;
  text-transform:none;
  color:var(--ink-900);
  background:var(--gold);
  padding:2px 8px;
  border-radius:10px;
  margin-left:10px;
  vertical-align:middle;
}
.tag-note{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:0;
  text-transform:none;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  font-weight:400;
  margin-left:8px;
}

/* Client logo strip */
.logo-strip-section{padding:48px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);}
.logo-strip-label{
  text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.logo-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap:16px;
}
.logo-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  height:56px;
  border:1px dashed var(--ink-600);
  border-radius:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:0.06em;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  background:var(--ink-800);
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .logo-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .logo-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);} }

/* Founder story */
.founder-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:180px 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:start;}
.founder-avatar{width:140px; height:140px;}
.founder-grid p{color:var(--text-mid); font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:14px;}
.founder-grid p strong{color:var(--text-hi);}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
  .founder-avatar{margin:0 auto;}
}

/* Case studies */
.case-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:18px;}
.case-card{background:var(--ink-800); border:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 24px;}
.case-card .tag{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase;}
.case-card h3{font-size:17px; margin:12px 0 10px; font-weight:600;}
.case-card p{font-size:13.6px; color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:14px;}
.case-stats{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700); padding-top:12px;}
.case-stats li{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:6px;}
.case-stats li strong{color:var(--trace); font-family:var(--mono);}
.case-note{margin-top:26px; font-size:14px; color:var(--text-mid); text-align:center;}
.case-note .link{color:var(--trace);}
@media (max-width:900px){ .case-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* Testimonial trust note */
.testimonial-note{
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:28px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--text-on-paper-mid);
}

/* Mid-CTA with two buttons */
.mid-cta-btns{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; flex-shrink:0;}

/* Quote form section (reuses .final-cta / .lead-form design) */
.quote-cta{background:var(--ink-800); border-top:1px solid var(--ink-700); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-700);}

/* Sticky CTA secondary link */
.sticky-cta-secondary{
  display:none;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .sticky-cta{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; align-items:stretch;}
  .sticky-cta-secondary{
    display:block;
    text-align:center;
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:12.5px;
    color:var(--trace);
    padding-bottom:2px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   MOBILE / TABLET UX ENHANCEMENTS (v20)
   True off-canvas mobile nav below 992px. Desktop (>992px) unchanged.
   ================================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. HEADER / NAV — logo left, hamburger right, off-canvas menu ---------- */
@media (max-width:992px){
  .nav-links{display:none;}
  .nav-ctas{display:none;}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
  nav.wrap{height:64px;}
  .mobile-menu{top:64px; max-height:calc(100vh - 64px); overflow-y:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
  .mobile-menu a{min-height:48px; display:flex; align-items:center; padding:0 4px;}
  .mobile-menu .nav-cta{min-height:48px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .hero{padding:118px 0 56px;}
  .breadcrumb{padding:130px 0 0;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .logo-badge{width:30px; height:30px;}
  .logo-badge svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
  .logo-word .l1{font-size:14px;}
  .logo-word .l2{font-size:9px;}
  .nav-toggle{width:44px; height:44px;}
}
/* Backdrop behind the open mobile menu */
.mobile-menu-backdrop{
  display:block;
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  top:64px;
  background:rgba(10,12,16,0.55);
  z-index:98;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .22s ease, visibility 0s linear .22s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.mobile-menu-backdrop.open{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  pointer-events:auto;
  transition:opacity .22s ease;
}
@media (min-width:993px){
  .mobile-menu-backdrop{top:76px;}
}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden;}


/* ---------- 2. ABOUT / HOW WE WORK — clean stacking on phones+small tablets ---------- */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .about-grid, .founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;}
  .founder-avatar{margin:0 auto;}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  section{padding:80px 0;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  section{padding:64px 0;}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:40px;}
  .about-grid{gap:32px;}
  .why-card{padding:24px 22px;}
}

/* ---------- 3. FOUNDER STORY — readability over centering ---------- */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .founder-grid{text-align:left;}
  .founder-grid p{font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.75; max-width:60ch;}
  .founder-grid p:first-of-type{font-size:16px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  #founder .section-head h2{font-size:26px; line-height:1.2;}
  .founder-grid p{margin-bottom:18px;}
}

/* ---------- 4. PORTFOLIO FILTERS — horizontal scrolling chips ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .filter-bar{
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
    overflow-x:auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    scroll-snap-type:x proximity;
    padding:2px 2px 12px;
    margin:0 -20px 24px;
    padding-left:20px;
    padding-right:20px;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar{height:4px;}
  .filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--ink-600); border-radius:4px;}
  .filter-btn{
    flex-shrink:0;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    white-space:nowrap;
    min-height:40px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
  }
}

/* ---------- 5. PORTFOLIO CONTENT FLOW — tighten rhythm on small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .portfolio-grid{gap:16px;}
  .portfolio-tier-head{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .portfolio-tier-secondary{margin-top:36px; padding-top:32px;}
  .compare-caption{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:4px;}
  .illus-note{margin:-24px 0 28px;}
}

/* ---------- 6. CASE STUDIES — safe wrapping for placeholder metrics ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .case-card{padding:22px 20px;}
  .case-card h3{font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.35;}
  .case-stats li{word-break:break-word;}
}
.placeholder-tag{white-space:normal; max-width:100%;}
.case-card h3, .founder-grid p{overflow-wrap:break-word;}

/* ---------- 7. FORMS — mobile layout, touch targets, no iOS auto-zoom ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lead-form{padding:22px 18px;}
  .lead-form .field{margin-bottom:20px;}
  .lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea{
    font-size:16px; /* prevents iOS Safari auto-zoom on focus */
    padding:13px 14px;
  }
  .lead-form .consent{gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .lead-form .consent span{min-width:0; flex:1;}
  .lead-form .consent input[type="checkbox"]{
    width:20px; height:20px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px;
  }
  .lead-form button[type="submit"]{min-height:50px; font-size:15.5px;}
  .form-hint, .form-note{line-height:1.5;}
}

/* ---------- 8. CTA BUTTONS — never overflow, thumb-friendly stacking ---------- */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero-ctas, .mid-cta-btns, .final-cta .hero-ctas{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn, .mid-cta-btns .btn{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .mid-cta-inner{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .btn{padding:14px 20px; min-height:48px;}
  .mid-cta{padding:28px 0;}
}

/* ---------- 9. FOOTER — clean vertical stacking, no awkward wraps ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  footer{padding:36px 0;}
  .footer-grid{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px;}
  .footer-links{flex-direction:column; gap:14px; font-size:14px;}
  .footer-links a{display:inline-block; min-height:32px;}
}

/* ---------- 10. GENERAL MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY / TOUCH ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .trust-badge{padding:10px 14px; min-height:40px;}
  .faq-item summary{padding:20px 4px; min-height:48px;}
  .service-card, .t-card{padding:22px 20px;}
  a, button{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(47,198,186,0.15);}
}

/* ================================================================
   MOBILE PREMIUM PASS (v24)
   Desktop (>992px) unaffected unless explicitly noted (header shadow
   only, which is a harmless scroll-triggered polish detail).
   ================================================================ */

/* ---------- Header: subtle elevation once the page scrolls ---------- */
header.is-scrolled{
  box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  background:rgba(17,20,26,0.88);
}

/* ---------- Fix: secondary portfolio tier was stuck at 3 columns on
   phones/tablets (its selector was more specific than the generic
   1-column mobile rule). This was the main source of cramped, tiny
   thumbnails and "scrolling fatigue" in the portfolio section. ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .portfolio-tier-secondary .portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px;}
}

/* ---------- Comparison slider: bigger, clearer, more inviting to touch ---------- */
@media (max-width:992px){
  .compare{cursor:grab;}
  .compare.dragging{cursor:grabbing;}
  .compare-grip{width:46px; height:46px; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 4px rgba(47,198,186,0.15);}
  .compare-grip svg{width:20px; height:20px;}
  .compare-handle{width:60px;}
  .compare::after{
    content:"drag or tap to compare";
    position:absolute;
    bottom:12px; left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:10.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(243,244,246,0.6);
    background:rgba(17,20,26,0.55);
    padding:5px 12px;
    border-radius:12px;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .compare.dragging::after{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- Typography: fewer text walls, better rhythm ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  body{line-height:1.6;}
  .section-head h2{line-height:1.2;}
  .section-head p{margin-top:12px; line-height:1.6;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  h1, .hero h1{line-height:1.14;}
  .hero p.lede{font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.6; max-width:42ch;}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:36px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:26px; margin-top:10px;}
  .section-head p{font-size:15px; max-width:42ch;}
  .about-grid p{font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7;}
  .why-card p, .service-card p{line-height:1.6;}
  .why-card h3, .service-card h3{margin-top:12px; line-height:1.3;}
  .portfolio-meta{line-height:1.6;}
  p, li{max-width:64ch;}
}

/* ---------- Section density on phones — remove overly stretched gaps ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .why-grid{gap:1px;}
  .why-card{padding:26px 22px;}
  .services-grid{gap:14px;}
  .service-card{padding:24px 20px;}
  .t-grid{gap:14px;}
  .process-list{row-gap:32px;}
}

/* ---------- Portfolio request card + meta text: tighter, easier to scan ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .portfolio-item{margin-bottom:2px;}
  .portfolio-request-link{min-height:44px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center;}
}

/* ---------- Forms: extra premium touches ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lead-form{border-radius:16px;}
  .lead-form .row{gap:14px;}
  .lead-form label{font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:6px; display:block;}
  .lead-form input, .lead-form select, .lead-form textarea{
    border-radius:10px;
    min-height:48px;
  }
  .lead-form textarea{min-height:96px;}
  .lead-form .consent{
    background:var(--ink-900);
    border:1px solid var(--ink-700);
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:12px 14px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .lead-form .consent input[type="checkbox"]{accent-color:var(--trace);}
  .lead-form button[type="submit"]{border-radius:10px; font-weight:600;}
  .lead-form input:focus, .lead-form select:focus, .lead-form textarea:focus{
    border-color:var(--trace);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,198,186,0.15);
  }
}

/* ---------- Touch target safety net across the board ---------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .filter-btn{min-height:44px; padding:10px 16px;}
  .view-larger{width:36px; height:36px;}
  .view-larger svg{width:17px; height:17px;}
}