/* ==========================================================================
   SSIT Education Consultancy — v9 "Seal & Paper" (light)
   The same brand palette, inverted: warm ivory paper, brand navy as ink,
   brass unchanged as the single accent.
   navy #0F2440 · brass #B4894A · slate #6D7686 · ivory #FBF8F3
   ========================================================================== */

/* ----- 1. Tokens ------------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  /* Surfaces. The structural names are kept so every rule downstream still
     reads correctly — only the values have crossed over to light. */
  --navy-900:#FBF8F3;      /* the page itself: warm ivory, not clinical white */
  --navy-850:#F6F2EA;
  --navy-800:#FFFFFF;      /* raised panel */
  --navy-700:#0F2440;      /* exact brand navy, now carrying ink duty */
  --navy-600:#152F52;
  --navy-500:#1D3D68;

  /* Ink. Warm-leaning navies rather than black, so text sits on the paper
     instead of punching through it. */
  --ink-900:#0C1A2E;       /* headings */
  --ink-800:#22314A;       /* strong body, button labels */
  --ink:#3E4A5D;           /* body copy: ~9.5:1 on the page background */
  --muted-2:#8B94A3;       /* placeholders and disabled text */

  --brass:#B4894A;         /* exact brand brass */
  --brass-lt:#A97C34;      /* darkened so it stays legible as text on ivory */
  --brass-pale:#E4CDA3;
  --brass-deep:#7E5C2C;

  --slate:#68717F;         /* captions, eyebrow sub-text */
  --slate-brand:#6D7686;   /* exact brand slate */
  --slate-lt:#3E4A5D;      /* body text */
  --paper:#F2F5FA;
  --white:#FFFFFF;

  /* Glass on a light ground is frosted white over the page, held together by
     a hairline rather than by a glow. */
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --glass-2:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  --glass-3:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  --line:rgba(15,36,64,.14);
  --line-2:rgba(15,36,64,.08);
  --line-brass:rgba(180,137,74,.42);

  --r-xl:24px; --r-lg:18px; --r-md:13px; --r-sm:9px; --r-pill:999px;

  /* Shadows are short, soft and navy-tinted — long black shadows read as dirt
     on a light page. */
  --shadow-card:0 18px 42px -26px rgba(15,36,64,.38);
  --shadow-lift:0 30px 64px -30px rgba(15,36,64,.44);
  --shadow-brass:0 16px 34px -16px rgba(180,137,74,.5);

  --container:1180px;
  --gutter:26px;
  --nav-h:86px;

  /* A transitional serif for headings and Inter for text. Both were picked for
     legibility at small sizes and for rendering as plain, indexable text. */
  --display:"Source Serif 4",Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --body:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.16,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--navy-900);
  color:var(--slate-lt);
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.68;
  font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:0;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit}
::selection{background:rgba(180,137,74,.4);color:var(--ink-900)}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{
  font-family:var(--display);
  color:var(--ink-900);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.16;
  letter-spacing:-.008em;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,4.8vw,3.75rem);line-height:1.1}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.1vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.14}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.14rem,1.5vw,1.32rem);line-height:1.3}
h4{font-size:1.02rem;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:650;letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.45}
h1 em,h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:600}
p{margin:0 0 1.05em;max-width:74ch}
p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
strong{color:var(--ink-800);font-weight:600}

/* ----- 2. Layout ------------------------------------------------------ */
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}
.section{position:relative;padding:clamp(76px,9vw,132px) 0}
.section-tight{padding:clamp(56px,6vw,86px) 0}
.section + .section{padding-top:0}
.section-rule::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:var(--gutter);right:var(--gutter);
  height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent);
}
.grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
.sticky-col{align-self:stretch}
.sticky-inner{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 34px)}
.g-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(34px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.skip-link{
  position:fixed;top:10px;left:10px;z-index:400;transform:translateY(-160%);
  background:var(--brass);color:#12203A;font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus{transform:none}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brass-lt);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

/* ----- 3. Eyebrow / section heads ------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.19em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-lt);margin-bottom:20px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--brass);opacity:.8}
.eyebrow.center::after{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--brass);opacity:.8}
.sec-head{max-width:660px;margin-bottom:clamp(38px,4vw,58px)}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head p{font-size:1.055rem;color:var(--slate-lt);max-width:56ch}
.sec-head.center p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.06rem,1.3vw,1.17rem);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.62}
.small-note{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--slate)}

/* ----- 4. Atmosphere: three drifting field lights ---------------------- */
.aura{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.aura i{position:absolute;display:block;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);opacity:.55}
.aura i:nth-child(1){width:48vw;height:48vw;top:-18vw;left:-14vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(120,160,215,.4),transparent 68%)}
.aura i:nth-child(2){width:34vw;height:34vw;top:26vh;right:-14vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(180,137,74,.16),transparent 66%)}
.aura i:nth-child(3){
  display:block;width:40vw;height:40vw;bottom:-18vw;left:26vw;opacity:.26;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(150,175,210,.38),transparent 66%);
}
/* each blob drifts on its own long, unsynchronised loop, so the background
   never sits perfectly still but never draws attention either */
.js .aura i:nth-child(1){animation:drift-a 34s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.js .aura i:nth-child(2){animation:drift-b 28s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.js .aura i:nth-child(3){animation:drift-c 40s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
@keyframes drift-a{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(5vw,4vh,0) scale(1.1)}
}
@keyframes drift-b{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-6vw,7vh,0) scale(1.14)}
}
@keyframes drift-c{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1.06)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(7vw,-5vh,0) scale(.94)}
}

/* brass lens: one soft warm pool of light that follows the cursor, well
   behind the content. Positioned by JS; it simply does not appear on touch. */
.lens{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:1;width:560px;height:560px;margin:-280px 0 0 -280px;
  pointer-events:none;opacity:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(180,137,74,.17),rgba(180,137,74,.06) 42%,transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(34px);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.lens.on{opacity:1}

/* film grain: a still noise tile stepped through four positions, so it reads
   as photographic grain rather than a crawling texture */
.grain{
  position:fixed;top:-60px;left:-60px;right:-60px;bottom:-60px;z-index:240;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.82' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='180' height='180' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.js .grain{animation:grain 1.1s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes grain{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  25%{transform:translate3d(-24px,14px,0)}
  50%{transform:translate3d(18px,-20px,0)}
  75%{transform:translate3d(-14px,-12px,0)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
}

/* ----- 4b. Loader ----------------------------------------------------- */
.loader{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:500;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 8%,rgba(180,137,74,.11),transparent 62%),
    var(--navy-900);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s var(--ease);
}
html:not(.js) .loader{display:none}
.loader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
/* belt and braces: if the script that dismisses the loader never arrives, the
   overlay still clears itself and the page is usable */
.js .loader{animation:loader-failsafe .3s linear 6s forwards}
@keyframes loader-failsafe{to{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}}
.loader-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:0 24px}
.loader-seal{
  position:relative;display:block;width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.4),0 18px 40px -20px rgba(15,36,64,.4);
}
.loader-seal img{width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;display:block}
.loader-ring{
  position:absolute;top:-13px;left:-13px;width:102px;height:102px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(180,137,74,.2);border-top-color:var(--brass-lt);
}
.js .loader-ring{animation:spin 1.15s linear infinite}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.loader-word{
  margin-top:26px;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink-900);letter-spacing:.16em;
}
.loader-sub{
  margin-top:8px;font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.26em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}
.loader-bar{
  display:block;position:relative;width:132px;height:2px;margin-top:26px;overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(15,36,64,.1);border-radius:2px;
}
.loader-bar i{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:100%;width:38%;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--brass-lt),transparent);
}
.js .loader-bar i{animation:load 1.25s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes load{0%{left:-42%}100%{left:104%}}

.veil{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%,rgba(180,137,74,.1),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(244,240,231,.72));
}
main,.site-nav,.site-footer,.fab,.scroll-progress{position:relative;z-index:3}

/* ----- 6. Scroll progress -------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:200;background:rgba(15,36,64,.08)}
.scroll-progress i{
  display:block;height:100%;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass-deep),var(--brass-lt),var(--brass-pale));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(180,137,74,.4);
}

/* ----- 7. Navigation -------------------------------------------------- */
.site-nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:210;
  padding:16px 0;
  transition:padding .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),backdrop-filter .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav > .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}
/* The bar keeps its exact height when it sticks, so the logo and links never
   shift position under the cursor as you scroll. Only the backdrop changes. */
.site-nav.is-stuck{
  padding:16px 0;
  background:rgba(251,248,243,.84);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line),0 18px 40px -30px rgba(15,36,64,.13);
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-right:auto}
/* The mark never moves, rotates or scales — on hover, on scroll, ever. Only the
   ring around it warms up, so the logo still reads as a link. */
.brand-seal{
  width:54px;height:54px;flex:0 0 54px;border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.35),0 10px 26px -10px rgba(15,36,64,.13);
  transition:box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  transform:none !important;
}
.brand:hover .brand-seal,.brand:focus-visible .brand-seal{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.45),0 10px 26px -10px rgba(15,36,64,.13);
}
.brand-word{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1}
.brand-word b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.56rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);letter-spacing:.04em}
.brand-word small{
  font-size:.625rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--slate);margin-top:5px;
}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.nav-links a{
  position:relative;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:3px;width:0;height:1px;
  background:var(--brass-lt);transform:translateX(-50%);transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink-900)}
.nav-links a:hover::after{width:22px}
/* the current page is marked by weight and a brass underline — no pill, so the
   bar reads as a row of links rather than one link in a bubble */
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:700}
.nav-links a.active::after{width:24px;background:var(--brass)}
.nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.nav-links .drawer-cta{display:none}

/* burger */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;position:relative;width:44px;height:44px;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--glass);border-radius:var(--r-md);cursor:pointer;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.nav-toggle span,.nav-toggle span::before,.nav-toggle span::after{
  position:absolute;left:50%;width:18px;height:1.5px;background:var(--ink-800);border-radius:2px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);transition:transform .38s var(--ease),opacity .2s linear;
}
.nav-toggle span{top:50%;margin-top:-.75px}
.nav-toggle span::before{content:"";top:-6px;left:50%}
.nav-toggle span::after{content:"";top:6px;left:50%}
.nav-toggle.open span{background:transparent}
.nav-toggle.open span::before{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle.open span::after{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ----- 8. Buttons ----------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  padding:14px 26px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);border:1px solid transparent;
  font-size:.925rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.01em;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn svg{flex:0 0 auto}
/* shine sweep: a narrow highlight crosses the button once per hover */
.btn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-150%;width:58%;height:100%;z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;transform:skewX(-20deg);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.32),transparent);
}
/* The sweep on a primary button is white, matching its label */
.btn-primary::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.34),transparent)}
.js .btn:hover::after{animation:sweep .82s var(--ease-out) forwards}
@keyframes sweep{to{left:150%}}
/* White on the old brass sat at about 3:1 — legible-ish, but under the bar for
   button text this size. The gradient is deepened a step so the white label
   clears 4.5:1 at the lightest end and reads as a richer brass, not a paler one. */
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#9A6F2C,#85602A 52%,#6B4C20);
  color:#FFFFFF;box-shadow:var(--shadow-brass);
}
.btn-primary svg{color:#FFFFFF}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 22px 52px -14px rgba(180,137,74,.62);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost:hover,.btn-line:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{
  background:var(--glass);color:var(--ink-800);border-color:var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--glass-2);border-color:var(--line-brass);color:var(--ink-900)}
.btn-line{border-color:var(--line-brass);color:var(--brass-lt);background:transparent}
.btn-line:hover{background:rgba(180,137,74,.1);color:var(--brass-pale)}
.btn-sm{padding:10px 18px;font-size:.85rem}
.btn-block{width:100%}
.btn-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.text-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:600;font-size:.94rem;
}
.text-link span{transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out)}
.text-link:hover span{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* ----- 9. Glass surfaces --------------------------------------------- */
.glass{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--glass-3),var(--glass-2) 46%,var(--glass));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.glass::before{  /* top specular hairline */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:14%;right:14%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(180,137,74,.28),transparent);
}
.glass::after{  /* cursor spotlight */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(180,137,74,.16),transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.glass:hover::after{opacity:1}
.card{padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px)}
.tilt{transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
.tilt:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);border-color:var(--line-brass)}

.badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--brass-lt);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(180,137,74,.24),rgba(180,137,74,.06));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-brass) inset;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out),color .35s var(--ease)
}
.card:hover .badge{color:var(--brass-pale);background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(180,137,74,.32),rgba(180,137,74,.1))}
.card p{font-size:.97rem;color:var(--slate-lt);line-height:1.62}
.card h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.card-index{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--brass);letter-spacing:.08em;
  display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
}

/* chips */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 15px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-size:.845rem;font-weight:550;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out),border-color .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease);
}
.chip::before{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);flex:0 0 5px}
.chip:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--line-brass);color:var(--ink-900)}
.chip-value{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);
  padding:12px 22px;letter-spacing:0;
}
.chip-value::before{background:var(--brass-lt)}

/* ----- 10. Hero ------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{position:relative;padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 58px) 0 84px;overflow:hidden}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:center}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:7px 16px 7px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:.735rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hero-eyebrow b{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass-lt);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(180,137,74,.18)}
.js .hero-eyebrow b{animation:pulse 2.6s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(180,137,74,.2)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(180,137,74,.02)}}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:24px}
.hero p.lede{max-width:50ch;margin-bottom:34px}
.hero-actions{margin-bottom:34px}
.hero-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:26px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.hero-meta div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.hero-meta b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:600}
.hero-meta span{font-size:.735rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate)}

/* 3D stage */
.stage{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1/1;max-height:560px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.stage::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:8%;right:6%;bottom:8%;left:6%;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(120,160,215,.4),rgba(180,137,74,.12) 46%,transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(26px);
}
.stage canvas{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;display:none;cursor:grab;touch-action:pan-y}
.js .stage canvas{display:block}
.stage canvas:active{cursor:grabbing}
/* without JS (or without WebGL) the flat brand seal stands in for the 3D object */
.stage .stage-fallback{
  display:block;position:relative;width:62%;max-width:280px;border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.4),0 34px 80px -30px rgba(15,36,64,.16);
}
.js .stage .stage-fallback{display:none}
.js .stage.no-webgl canvas{display:none}
.js .stage.no-webgl .stage-fallback{display:block;animation:float 7s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.stage-hint{display:none}
.js .stage-hint{display:inline-flex}
.js .stage.no-webgl .stage-hint{display:none}
@keyframes float{to{transform:translateY(-14px)}}
.stage-hint{
  position:absolute;bottom:-6px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
  align-items:center;gap:9px;white-space:nowrap;
}
.stage-hint::before{content:"";width:20px;height:1px;background:var(--brass);opacity:.7}
.stage-orbit-chip{
  position:absolute;z-index:4;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-size:.755rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px -18px rgba(15,36,64,.13);
}
.stage-orbit-chip i{color:var(--brass-lt);display:inline-flex;vertical-align:-2px;margin-right:7px}
.oc1{top:4%;left:-6%}
.oc2{top:44%;right:-8%}
.oc3{bottom:9%;left:-6%}
.js .oc1{animation:float 9s var(--ease) infinite alternate}
.js .oc2{animation:float 10.5s .4s var(--ease) infinite alternate-reverse}
.js .oc3{animation:float 8s .2s var(--ease) infinite alternate-reverse}

.scroll-cue{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:52px;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}
.scroll-cue i{position:relative;width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--brass),transparent);overflow:hidden}
.js .scroll-cue i::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:1px;height:14px;background:var(--brass-pale);
  animation:cue 2.1s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes cue{0%{transform:translateY(-14px);opacity:0}40%{opacity:1}100%{transform:translateY(44px);opacity:0}}

/* ----- 11. Programme marquee ----------------------------------------- */
.marquee{
  position:relative;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent);overflow:hidden;
}
.marquee::before,.marquee::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:14vw;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
}
.marquee::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-900),transparent)}
.marquee::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--navy-900),transparent)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:0}
.js .marquee-track{animation:slide 42s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes slide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.marquee-track span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:0 26px;white-space:nowrap;
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:550;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.marquee-track span::after{content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);opacity:.75}
.marquee-track span.key{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--brass-lt);letter-spacing:.03em}

/* ----- 12. Journey (scroll-drawn) ------------------------------------- */
.journey{position:relative}
.journey-rail{
  position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:31px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--line) 4%,var(--line) 96%,transparent);
}
.journey-rail i{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--brass-deep),var(--brass-lt));
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(180,137,74,.7);
}
.journey-step{position:relative;padding:0 0 clamp(30px,4vw,48px) 84px}
.journey-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.journey-node{
  position:absolute;left:12px;top:6px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate-lt);
  background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:color .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background .5s var(--ease);
}
.journey-step.lit .journey-node{
  color:#101C31;border-color:transparent;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brass-lt),var(--brass));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(180,137,74,.14),0 12px 30px -12px rgba(180,137,74,.8);
}
.journey-step .card{transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out),opacity .7s var(--ease),border-color .5s var(--ease)}
.journey-step.lit .card{border-color:var(--line-brass)}
.journey-step h3{margin-bottom:8px}

/* ----- 13. Spec list -------------------------------------------------- */
.spec{border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.spec-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:20px;align-items:baseline;
  padding:22px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  transition:background .4s var(--ease),padding-left .4s var(--ease);
}
.spec-row:hover{background:rgba(15,36,64,.035);padding-left:14px}
.spec-row dt{
  font-size:.715rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:700;
}
.spec-row dd{margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.01rem}
.spec-row dd small{display:block;color:var(--slate);font-size:.875rem;margin-top:4px}

/* ----- 14. Feature list (why SSIT) ----------------------------------- */
.feat{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.feat i{
  flex:0 0 38px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--brass-lt);background:rgba(180,137,74,.14);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-brass) inset;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),background .4s var(--ease);
}
.feat:hover i{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);background:rgba(180,137,74,.24)}
.feat h4{margin:0 0 4px}
.feat p{margin:0;font-size:.925rem;color:var(--slate-lt)}
.check-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:2px}
.check-list li{
  position:relative;padding:15px 0 15px 38px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:var(--ink);font-size:1.01rem;transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease);
}
.check-list li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:8px;top:23px;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--brass);transition:background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.check-list li:hover{padding-left:46px;color:var(--ink-900)}
.check-list li:hover::before{background:var(--brass);box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(180,137,74,.9)}

/* ----- 15. Vision & mission ------------------------------------------ */
.vm-card{position:relative;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px)}
.vm-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),transparent);
}
.vm-card .quote-mark{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.4rem;line-height:.6;color:rgba(180,137,74,.4);display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.vm-card ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.vm-card ul li{position:relative;padding-left:22px;font-size:.975rem}
.vm-card ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:11px;width:9px;height:1px;background:var(--brass)}

/* ----- 16. FAQ -------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq{display:grid;gap:12px}
.faq-item{overflow:hidden}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
  padding:22px clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);background:none;border:0;
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.35;
}
.faq-q i{
  margin-left:auto;flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line-brass);transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease);
}
.faq-q i::before,.faq-q i::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;background:var(--brass-lt);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-q i::before{width:10px;height:1.5px}
.faq-q i::after{width:1.5px;height:10px}
.faq-item.open .faq-q i{transform:rotate(90deg);background:rgba(180,137,74,.18)}
.faq-item.open .faq-q i::after{opacity:0}
.faq-a{height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:height .5s var(--ease)}
.faq-a p{padding:0 clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px) 24px;margin:0;color:var(--slate-lt);font-size:.99rem;max-width:70ch}

/* ----- 17. Testimonials ---------------------------------------------- */
.quote-card{padding:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.quote-card .qm{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.8rem;line-height:.5;color:var(--brass);opacity:.65}
.quote-card blockquote{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.7vw,1.42rem);line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:500;
}
.quote-by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:6px}
.quote-by b{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--display);color:#101C31;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brass-lt),var(--brass));font-size:.98rem;
}
.quote-by span{font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate)}

/* ----- 18. Partners --------------------------------------------------- */
.partner{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;padding:26px}
.partner i{
  flex:0 0 46px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:#101C31;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brass-lt),var(--brass));
}
.partner h4{margin:0 0 5px;font-size:1.06rem;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em}
.partner p{margin:0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--slate-lt)}

/* ----- 18b. Shortlist pathway (the long list becoming one choice) ----- */
.pathway{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,34px) clamp(18px,2.2vw,28px);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--glass-3),var(--glass-2) 46%,var(--glass));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.pathway::before{        /* the same top hairline the glass cards carry */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:14%;right:14%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(180,137,74,.28),transparent);
}
.pathway::after{         /* warmth pooled behind the single outcome */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;right:4%;width:52%;height:78%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(180,137,74,.16),transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(20px);pointer-events:none;
}
.pathway svg{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;height:auto}
.pw-cap{
  font-family:var(--body);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;fill:var(--slate);
}
.pw-cap.is-brass{fill:var(--brass-lt)}
.pw-opt{font-family:var(--body);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;fill:var(--ink)}
.pw-out{font-family:var(--display);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;fill:var(--ink-900);letter-spacing:.01em}
.pw-box{fill:rgba(255,255,255,.8);stroke:var(--line);stroke-width:1}
.pw-box.is-picked{fill:rgba(180,137,74,.12);stroke:rgba(180,137,74,.5)}
.pw-line{fill:none;stroke:rgba(15,36,64,.12);stroke-width:1.4}
.pw-line.is-picked{stroke:rgba(180,137,74,.55);stroke-width:1.8}
.pw-flow{
  fill:none;stroke:var(--brass-lt);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:16 460;stroke-dashoffset:476;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(180,137,74,.45));
}
.js .pw-flow{animation:pw-flow 2.9s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pw-flow{
  0%{stroke-dashoffset:476;opacity:0}
  12%{opacity:1}
  88%{opacity:1}
  100%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:0}
}
.pw-hub{fill:#FFFFFF;stroke:rgba(180,137,74,.55);stroke-width:1.4}
.pw-halo{fill:none;stroke:rgba(180,137,74,.4);stroke-width:1}
.js .pw-halo{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:pw-halo 3.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes pw-halo{
  0%{transform:scale(.9);opacity:.8}
  70%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}
  100%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}
}
.pw-tick{fill:none;stroke:var(--brass-lt);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
/* the six options settle in one after another as the block scrolls in */
.js [data-in] .pw-opt-g{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-10px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease-out)}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(1){transition-delay:.08s}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(2){transition-delay:.16s}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(3){transition-delay:.24s}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(4){transition-delay:.32s}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(5){transition-delay:.4s}
.js [data-in].in .pw-opt-g:nth-of-type(6){transition-delay:.48s}
.pw-foot{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px 18px;
  margin-top:20px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.pw-foot span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:.735rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);
}
.pw-foot span::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brass);opacity:.8}
.pw-foot span:last-child{color:var(--brass-lt)}

/* ----- 19. CTA band -------------------------------------------------- */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;padding:clamp(56px,6vw,88px) clamp(24px,4vw,64px)}
.cta::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:50%;width:120%;height:180%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,rgba(180,137,74,.2),transparent 58%);
}
.cta h2{max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto 18px;position:relative}
.cta p{max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 32px;position:relative;color:var(--ink)}
.cta .btn-row{justify-content:center;position:relative}
.cta-seal{width:56px;margin:0 auto 26px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.4);position:relative}
.js .cta-seal{animation:float 6s var(--ease) infinite alternate}

/* ----- 20. Footer ----------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer{
  margin-top:clamp(70px,8vw,120px);padding:clamp(52px,6vw,78px) 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(244,240,231,.85),#F4F0E7);
}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .8fr .9fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,54px)}
.footer-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-bottom:20px}
.footer-brand img{width:46px;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.35)}
.footer-brand b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em}
.footer-col h5{
  margin:0 0 18px;font-family:var(--body);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.17em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:700;
}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.footer-col a,.footer-col li{font-size:.935rem;color:var(--ink)}
.footer-col a{transition:color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);display:inline-block}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--brass-lt);transform:translateX(4px)}
.footer-note{max-width:44ch;font-size:.935rem;color:var(--slate-lt)}
.footer-address{font-style:normal;display:grid;gap:11px}
.footer-base{
  margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,60px);padding:22px 0 28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:.83rem;color:var(--slate);
}

/* ----- 21. Floating portfolio card ----------------------------------- */
.fab{
  position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:230;width:274px;padding:18px 18px 16px;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line-brass);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -28px rgba(15,36,64,.16);
  transform:translateY(150%);opacity:0;transition:transform .8s var(--ease-out),opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.fab.in{transform:none;opacity:1}
.fab strong{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:5px}
.fab p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--slate-lt);margin:0 0 14px}
.fab-close{
  position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass);cursor:pointer;color:var(--slate-lt);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1;
}
.fab-close:hover{color:var(--ink-900);border-color:var(--line-brass)}

/* ----- 22. Inner page header ----------------------------------------- */
.page-head{position:relative;padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) 0 clamp(30px,3.4vw,50px);overflow:hidden}
/* the banner object is the same rig as the hero, at a size that can actually
   be read — the old 300px column made it a thumbnail */
.page-head-inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(360px,520px);
  gap:clamp(24px,3.4vw,52px);align-items:center;
}
.crumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.775rem;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:22px}
.crumb a{color:var(--brass-lt)}
.crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.page-head h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.8vw,3.7rem);margin-bottom:16px}
.page-head p{max-width:54ch;font-size:1.06rem;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.stage-sm{aspect-ratio:1/1;width:100%;max-height:480px;margin-left:auto}
.stage-sm::before{filter:blur(24px);opacity:.9}
.page-head .stage-hint{bottom:2px}

/* ----- 23. Contact ---------------------------------------------------- */
/* Both cards share one row height, and inside each card the action sits on
   the floor of the card — so "Call now" and "Send enquiry" line up instead of
   one card stopping halfway up the other. */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.06fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);align-items:stretch;
}
.contact-grid > .glass{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px)}
.contact-grid .info-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
/* the three info rows share whatever height the taller card sets, so the
   dividers space evenly rather than bunching at the top of a half-empty card */
.contact-grid > .glass > .info-row{flex:1 1 auto;align-items:center}
.contact-grid > .glass > .btn-row{margin-top:auto;padding-top:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px)}
.info-row{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.info-row:first-of-type{padding-top:2px}
.info-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}
.info-row i{
  flex:0 0 42px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--brass-lt);background:rgba(180,137,74,.14);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-brass) inset;
}
.info-row h4{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate)}
.info-row p{margin:0;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink-800);line-height:1.6}
.info-row a{color:var(--ink-800);transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
.info-row a:hover{color:var(--brass-lt)}
.contact-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1 1 auto}
.contact-form .form-row:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}
.contact-form > button[type=submit]{margin-top:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px)}
.form-row{margin-bottom:16px}
.form-row label{display:block;font-size:.715rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:700}
.contact-form input,.contact-form select,.contact-form textarea{
  width:100%;padding:14px 16px;font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-900);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-form textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:110px}
.contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted-2)}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form select:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--line-brass);background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(180,137,74,.14);
}
.contact-form select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;cursor:pointer;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23B4894A' stroke-width='1.6' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 16px center;padding-right:40px;
}
.contact-form select option{background:#FFFFFF;color:var(--ink-900)}
.form-note{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--slate);margin:14px 0 0}
.form-status{margin:14px 0 0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--brass-lt);min-height:1.2em}
.map-frame{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.map-frame iframe{width:100%;height:360px;border:0;display:block;filter:grayscale(.4) contrast(1.06) brightness(.92)}

/* ----- 24. Reveal utilities ------------------------------------------ */
.js [data-in]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.js [data-in].in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js [data-in] .stagger{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease-out)}
.js [data-in].in .stagger{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.14s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.23s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.32s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.41s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.5s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.59s}
.js [data-in].in .stagger:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.68s}
.js .fade-up{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease) .1s,transform .9s var(--ease-out) .1s}
.js .in .fade-up,.js .fade-up.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js .d1{transition-delay:.16s}.js .d2{transition-delay:.28s}.js .d3{transition-delay:.4s}.js .d4{transition-delay:.52s}
.par{will-change:transform}

/* ----- 24b. Director's message --------------------------------------- */
.director{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.86fr 1.14fr;gap:clamp(30px,4vw,64px);align-items:start}
.director-aside{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 30px)}
.portrait-frame{
  position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.portrait-frame::before{        /* brass hairline, inside the frame */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:9px;border-radius:16px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(180,137,74,.34) inset;
}
.portrait-frame::after{        /* the photo sinks into the page toward the base */
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:56%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(6,12,23,.28) 42%,rgba(6,12,23,.9));
}
.portrait-frame img{
  width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 12%;
  filter:saturate(.94) contrast(1.03);
  transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-out),filter .6s var(--ease);
}
.portrait-frame:hover img{transform:scale(1.026);filter:saturate(1) contrast(1.05)}
.portrait-plate{
  position:absolute;left:22px;right:22px;bottom:20px;z-index:3;
  padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-md);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);border:1px solid var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);
}
.portrait-plate b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.24rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.2;
}
.portrait-plate span{
  display:block;margin-top:5px;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.17em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);
}
.cred-list{
  list-style:none;margin:16px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;
}
.cred-list li{
  padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-md);
  background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.cred-list b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:600;line-height:1.1}
.cred-list span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate)}
.director-body > p{color:var(--slate-lt);font-size:1.035rem}
.director-body > p:first-of-type{font-size:1.11rem;color:var(--ink-800)}
.director-sub{
  margin:34px 0 14px;font-family:var(--body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);
}
.director-quote{
  position:relative;margin:32px 0 0;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px) clamp(26px,3vw,40px) clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--glass-3),var(--glass-2) 46%,var(--glass));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:0;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.director-quote::before{        /* brass rule down the left edge */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--brass-lt),rgba(180,137,74,.1));
}
.director-quote .qm{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.2rem;line-height:.55;color:rgba(180,137,74,.45);
  display:block;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.director-quote p + p{margin-top:1em}
.director-quote p{
  font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(1.09rem,1.5vw,1.28rem);line-height:1.58;
  color:var(--ink-800);font-weight:400;max-width:60ch;
}
.director-sign{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:26px;
  padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.director-sign i{
  flex:0 0 3px;width:3px;height:38px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--brass-lt),var(--brass-deep));
}
.director-sign b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:600}
.director-sign span{display:block;margin-top:3px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--slate)}
.commit-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2px 26px}
.commit-list li{
  position:relative;padding:13px 0 13px 30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-size:.975rem;color:var(--ink);
}
.commit-list li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;top:21px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--brass);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24c. Alignment & rhythm — one pass over every section on every page
   Grid children can never be narrower than their content allows, columns
   agree on a single baseline, and cards that sit side by side end level.
   ========================================================================== */

/* nothing in a grid or flex row may blow its track out */
.grid > *,.split > *,.hero-inner > *,.page-head-inner > *,
.contact-grid > *,.director > *,.footer-grid > *{min-width:0}
.grid,.split,.hero-inner,.page-head-inner,.contact-grid,.director{align-content:start}

/* section heads: identical rhythm on every page, so eyebrow → heading →
   lede spacing never shifts between Home, About, Services and Contact */
.sec-head > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.sec-head h2{margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-head p{margin-bottom:0}
.split > div > .eyebrow,.sec-head > .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.split h2,.page-head h1{text-wrap:balance}
.split > div > h2{margin-bottom:16px}
.split > div > p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}

/* two columns of a split meet in the middle; a grid inside one of them
   stretches to fill, so its cards end level with the text column */
.split > .grid{align-self:stretch;align-content:stretch}
.split.reverse{direction:ltr}

/* every card in a row is the same height, and its content stacks from the top
   with any trailing chips or byline pinned to the base */
.grid > .card,.grid > .glass:not(.partner){display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card > h3{margin-top:0}
.card > p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.card > .chips{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px}
.partner{align-items:center}
.partner > div > p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.vm-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.vm-card h3{margin-bottom:12px}

/* the badge, heading and body of every feature card start on the same lines */
.grid.g-3 > .card,.grid.g-4 > .card{justify-content:flex-start}
.badge{flex:0 0 auto}

/* hero and inner-page banner: text block and 3D object share a centre line */
.hero-inner{align-items:center}
.hero-inner > div:first-child > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.hero .stage{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.page-head-inner > div:first-child > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.page-head .crumb{margin-bottom:20px}

/* the journey rail, its nodes and the cards it links stay concentric */
.journey-step > .card{margin:0}
.journey-step .chips{margin-top:16px}
.sticky-inner > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* specification rows: one label column width for the whole list */
.spec-row{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,210px) minmax(0,1fr)}
.spec-row dd:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* the CTA band centres on its own axis regardless of content length */
.cta > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.cta .btn-row{align-items:center}

/* footer columns share a top line and a consistent inner rhythm */
.footer-grid{align-items:start}
.footer-col > :last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.footer-col h5{min-height:1em}
.footer-address > *{display:block}

/* the map and any full-width frame sit flush with the container gutters */
.map-frame{margin:0}

/* buttons in a row share one baseline even when one wraps to two lines */
.btn-row{align-items:stretch}
.btn-row > .btn{flex:0 0 auto}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. Responsive — kept at the end of the file so these rules win
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr}
  .footer-col.footer-contact{grid-column:span 3}
  .g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  :root{--gutter:20px}
  .sticky-inner{position:static}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;top:0;right:0;width:min(340px,86vw);height:100vh;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;justify-content:center;gap:6px;padding:90px 26px 40px;
    background:rgba(251,248,243,.97);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(160%);
    border-left:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:translateX(102%);transition:transform .55s var(--ease-out);
    box-shadow:-30px 0 80px -30px rgba(15,36,64,.16);
  }
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links a{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.42rem;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-md)}
  .nav-links a::after{left:16px;transform:none;bottom:9px}
  .nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:26px}
  .nav-links .drawer-cta{display:inline-flex;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--body);font-size:.95rem;justify-content:center}
  .nav-links .drawer-cta::after{content:none}
  .hero-inner,.split,.contact-grid,.page-head-inner,.director{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .director-aside{position:static;max-width:420px}
  .split.reverse > *:first-child{order:2}
  .hero-inner{gap:40px}
  .stage{max-height:420px;margin:0 auto;width:min(430px,92vw)}
  .g-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .spec-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  /* the banner object stays, centred under the heading, rather than vanishing */
  .page-head-inner{gap:26px}
  .stage-sm{max-height:420px;width:min(420px,88vw);margin:0 auto}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  /* on tablets and phones the portfolio card collapses to a pill so it never
     covers content while scrolling */
  .fab{right:14px;left:auto;bottom:14px;width:auto;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-pill)}
  .fab strong,.fab p,.fab-close{display:none}
  .fab .btn{padding:0;background:none;box-shadow:none;color:var(--brass-lt);font-size:.85rem}
  .fab .btn::after{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .g-2,.g-3,.g-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .hero{padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 26px)}
  .hero-meta{gap:18px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-col.footer-contact{grid-column:auto}
  .commit-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .journey-step{padding-left:62px}
  .journey-rail{left:19px}
  .journey-node{left:0;width:38px;height:38px}
  .brand-word small{display:none}
  .nav-right .btn{display:none}
  .stage-orbit-chip{font-size:.7rem;padding:7px 11px}
  .oc1{left:-2%}.oc2{right:-2%}.oc3{left:-2%}
  /* on a phone the portfolio card shrinks to a pill so it never sits on content */
  .fab{right:12px;left:auto;bottom:12px;width:auto;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-pill)}
  .fab strong,.fab p,.fab-close{display:none}
  .fab .btn{padding:0;background:none;box-shadow:none;color:var(--brass-lt);font-size:.85rem}
  .fab .btn::after{display:none}
  .scroll-cue{display:none}
  .map-frame iframe{height:280px}
  .marquee::before,.marquee::after{width:18vw}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  /* the banner object shrinks on a phone but is never dropped — it is the same
     rig as the hero and reads fine at this size */
  .stage-sm{max-height:330px;width:min(330px,78vw)}
  .page-head{padding-bottom:clamp(24px,4vw,40px)}
}
@media (hover:none){
  .glass::after{display:none}
}

/* ----- 26. Reduced motion -------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
  }
  .js [data-in],.js [data-in] .stagger,.js .fade-up,
  .js [data-in] .pw-opt-g{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}
  .aura i{animation:none !important}
  /* the mouse-driven and grain layers are dropped entirely, not just slowed */
  .lens,.grain,.pw-flow,.pw-halo{display:none !important}
  .loader{display:none !important}
}

/* ----- 27. Print ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media print{
  .site-nav,.fab,.aura,.veil,.scroll-progress,.stage,
  .loader,.grain,.lens{display:none !important}
  body{background:#fff;color:#111}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{color:#0F2440}
}