/* =========================================================
   NORTHBOUND — Brutalist + Modern Digital consulting site
   style.css : tokens, layout, components
   Design: VARIANCE 8 / MOTION 6 / DENSITY 4
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
img, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
ul { list-style: none; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---------- Tokens : LIGHT MAXIMALIST (locked) ---------- */
:root {
  --bg:            #ece3cf;   /* clean beige */
  --bg-2:          #e3d6ba;
  --surface:       #f6efdd;
  --ink:           #16120b;   /* warm black */
  --ink-soft:      #55503f;
  --ink-faint:     #8a8270;
  --line:          rgba(22,18,11,0.20);
  --line-strong:   #16120b;

  --accent:        #ff5a00;   /* orange (primary) */
  --accent-2:      #ff7c33;
  --accent-ink:    #17100a;   /* near-black text on orange */
  --accent-deep:   #b83f00;   /* burnt orange, for text on cream */
  --pop:           #ff5a00;   /* orange */
  --pop-ink:       #17100a;
  --pop-2:         #ff5a00;   /* orange */
  --pop-2-ink:     #17100a;

  --grid-line:     rgba(22,18,11,0.08);
  --dot:           rgba(22,18,11,0.06);

  --maxw: 1400px;
  --pad: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);

  --r: 0px;                 /* brutalist: sharp corners everywhere */
  --r-btn: 0px;
  --bw: 2px;                /* brutalist: thick borders */
  --bw-thin: 1.5px;

  --shadow:        6px 6px 0 var(--ink);
  --shadow-sm:     4px 4px 0 var(--ink);
  --shadow-lg:     10px 10px 0 var(--ink);
  --shadow-accent: 8px 8px 0 var(--accent);
  --shadow-pop:    8px 8px 0 var(--pop);

  --f-display: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-body: "Inter Tight", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-mono: "Space Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-back: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --dur: 0.55s;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
html, body { background: var(--bg); }
body {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.075rem);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--pad); }

.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: -100px; left: 1rem; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.h2 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.2rem + 3.4vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --_bg: var(--ink); --_fg: var(--bg);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem; border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--_bg); color: var(--_fg); border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.99); }
.btn--primary { --_bg: var(--accent); --_fg: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn--primary:hover { --_bg: var(--accent-2); }
.btn--ghost { --_bg: transparent; --_fg: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover { --_bg: var(--ink); --_fg: var(--bg); }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.15rem 2rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ===================== NAV ===================== */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 82%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
}
.nav.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; height: 68px; }
.wordmark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: 1.05rem; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.wordmark__mark {
  width: 13px; height: 13px; background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.wordmark:hover .wordmark__mark { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--ink-soft); position: relative; padding: 0.2rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 1.5px; width: 0;
  background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.theme-toggle {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.theme-toggle__dot {
  width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: inset -4px -4px 0 0 var(--bg);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle__dot { box-shadow: inset 4px 4px 0 0 var(--accent); }

.nav__burger { display: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.nav__burger span {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); margin: 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s;
}
.nav__burger span + span { margin-top: 5px; }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.2px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.2px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 68px 0 auto 0; z-index: 99;
  background: var(--bg); border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu:not([hidden]) { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.mobile-menu__nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1rem var(--pad) 2rem; gap: 0.2rem; }
.mobile-menu__nav a {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-menu__nav .btn { margin-top: 1.2rem; border-bottom: none; }

/* ===================== HERO ===================== */
/* Fixed animated line structure behind the page */
.bg-canvas { position: fixed; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100dvh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-block: 7rem 3.5rem; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg); /* opaque, so the background structure does not show in the hero */
}
.hero__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; }
.hero__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; width: 100%; }
.hero__content { min-width: 0; }
.hero__photo {
  position: relative; justify-self: end; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; overflow: hidden;
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent); will-change: transform;
}
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 1066 / 1600; display: block; }
.hero__photo figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 3; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; box-shadow: -3px -3px 0 var(--ink);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 1rem + 5vw, 5.3rem);
  line-height: 0.94; letter-spacing: -0.035em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 1.5rem; max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero__title .line { display: block; padding-bottom: 0.06em; }
.hero__title em { font-style: italic; padding-bottom: 0.06em; }
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.6vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; }
.hero__flow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.hero__flow i { width: 26px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--accent); display: inline-block; }

/* ===================== SECTION scaffold ===================== */
.section { padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 9rem); border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line); }
.section__head { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }

/* ===================== PROBLEM ===================== */
.problem__head { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.problem__title { max-width: 20ch; }
.problem__list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.problem__list li {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem;
  min-height: 148px;
  padding: 1.3rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1rem + 0.35vw, 1.22rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.problem__list li:hover {
  transform: translate(-3px, -3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg);
}
.problem__list li .idx {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: auto;
  border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
}
.problem__list li:hover .idx { color: var(--accent-2); border-bottom-color: rgba(236,227,207,0.28); }
.problem__answer {
  margin-top: 3rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2.2vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; max-width: 24ch;
}
.problem__answer strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===================== SERVICES ===================== */
.svc { border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); }
.svc__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4rem minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0;
  border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
  position: relative; transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), padding-left 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s;
}
.svc__row::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 0;
  background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.35s var(--ease); z-index: -1;
}
.svc__row:hover, .svc__row:focus-visible { padding-left: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent-ink); outline: none; }
.svc__row:hover::before, .svc__row:focus-visible::before { width: 100%; }
.svc__num { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--accent); }
.svc__row:hover .svc__num, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__num { color: var(--accent-ink); }
.svc__name {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.8vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.svc__line { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.svc__row:hover .svc__line, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__line { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-ink) 80%, transparent); }
.svc__desc { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 40ch; }
.svc__row:hover .svc__desc, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__desc { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-ink) 85%, transparent); }
.svc__tags { display: none; }
.svc__arrow { font-size: 1.6rem; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.svc__row:hover .svc__arrow, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__arrow { transform: translateX(8px); }

/* ===================== APPROACH ===================== */
.approach__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
.approach__aside { align-self: start; }
.approach__progress {
  margin-top: 2rem; height: var(--bw); background: var(--line); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.approach__progress-bar { position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 25%; background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.5s var(--ease); }
.approach__now { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.approach__now span { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.steps { display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); }
.step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.2rem 1.6rem; align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) 0; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
  opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.step.is-active { opacity: 1; }
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent);
  padding-top: 0.4rem; grid-row: span 2;
}
.step__title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 2.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.step p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 46ch; margin-top: 0.7rem; grid-column: 2; }

/* ===================== BENTO / WHY ===================== */
.bento {
  display: grid; gap: var(--bw);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
  background: var(--line-strong);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
}
.bento__cell {
  background: var(--bg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 0.6rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.bento__cell h3 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.bento__cell p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 34ch; }
.bento__cell:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
.bento__cell--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
/* End-to-end expertise: anchored to the right column, spanning two rows.
   This pushes it right and lets Simple communication flow up a row. */
.bento__cell--tall { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
.bento__cell--accent { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.bento__cell--accent p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-ink) 85%, transparent); }
.bento__cell--accent:hover { background: var(--accent-2); }
.bento__viz { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.6; z-index: 0; }
.bento__cell--accent, .bento__cell > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===================== WORK / CASE ===================== */
.case {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.case__step {
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem); border-right: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; min-height: 200px;
}
.case__step:last-child { border-right: none; }
.case__label {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.case__step p { color: var(--ink); }
.case__step:last-child { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
.case__step:last-child p { color: var(--bg); }
.case__step:last-child .case__label { color: var(--accent-2); }

.metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--bw); background: var(--line); border: var(--bw) solid var(--line); }
.metric { background: var(--bg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.8rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
.metric__num {
  display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 1rem + 7vw, 6rem); line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.metric__label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--ink-soft); text-transform: uppercase; }
.metrics__note { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 1rem; }

/* ===================== SIGNAL / SIGNATURE VISUAL ===================== */
.signal { padding: 0; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); }
.signal__stage {
  position: relative; min-height: 92vh; display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-2);
}
.signal__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; }
.signal__content { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.signal__title { margin-inline: auto; max-width: 20ch; }
.signal__states {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem 1.6rem; margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.signal__states span { color: var(--ink-faint); transition: color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.signal__states span.is-active { color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===================== TECHNOLOGY ===================== */
.tech__intro { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 48ch; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.tech__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--bw); background: var(--line-strong); border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
}
.tech__col { background: var(--bg); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
.tech__col h3 { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.tech__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; }
.tech__chips li {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.72rem; border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.tech__chips li:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.marquee { overflow: hidden; border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); margin-top: 4rem; padding: 1.4rem 0; }
.marquee__track {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  will-change: transform; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee__track i { color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.6em; }

/* ===================== FINAL CTA ===================== */
.cta { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); border-bottom: none; text-align: center; }
.cta__inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.cta__title {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1rem + 8vw, 7rem); line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  max-width: 16ch;
}
.cta__sub { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 72%, transparent); max-width: 48ch; margin: 1.8rem 0 2.4rem; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
.cta .btn--ghost { --_fg: var(--bg); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 40%, transparent); }
.cta .btn--ghost:hover { --_bg: var(--bg); --_fg: var(--ink); border-color: var(--bg); }

/* ===================== FOOTER ===================== */
.footer { background: var(--bg); padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.footer__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
}
.footer__brand p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 34ch; margin-top: 1rem; }
.footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__col a { display: block; padding: 0.35rem 0; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 0 2.4rem; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ===================== TRUST BAR / LOGOS ===================== */
.trustbar { padding: 2.4rem 0; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--bg-2); }
.trustbar__lead {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.logos { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem 2.6rem; }
.logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  opacity: 0.62; transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.logo__mark { width: 28px; height: 28px; flex: none; }

/* ===================== FOUNDER ===================== */
.founder__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 0.82fr) 1.18fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.founder__photo { position: relative; border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); overflow: hidden; align-self: stretch; }
.founder__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 1066 / 1600;
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.03); transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease); display: block;
}
.founder__photo:hover img { filter: grayscale(0) contrast(1); }
.founder__photo figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
}
.founder__role { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-deep); margin-top: 1rem; }
.founder__lead { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.7vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.3; margin: 1rem 0 1rem; max-width: 44ch; }
.founder__bio { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.founder__do { border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.founder__do li {
  position: relative; padding: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem 2rem; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink); max-width: 56ch; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4;
}
.founder__do li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1.15rem; width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.founder__do li:hover::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.founder__reply { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 40ch; }
.founder__cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; }
.founder__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto); gap: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.founder__stats .num { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 2.9rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.founder__stats .lbl { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.founder__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.founder__chips li { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ===================== TESTIMONIALS (carousel) ===================== */
.quotes__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.carousel__nav { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex: none; }
.carousel__btn {
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.carousel__btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.carousel__btn:disabled { opacity: 0.32; cursor: default; }

.quotes__carousel { position: relative; margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--bw)); }
.quotes__track {
  display: flex; gap: var(--bw);
  overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 2px; margin: -2px; /* room for focus outline */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
}
.quotes__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.quotes__track.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-behavior: auto; scroll-snap-type: none; }
.quotes__track.is-dragging .quote { pointer-events: none; }

.quote {
  scroll-snap-align: start; flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(280px, 78vw, 420px);
  background: var(--bg); border: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.6rem;
}
.quote--feature { width: clamp(300px, 82vw, 500px); background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.quote blockquote { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.32; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.quote--feature blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.2vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.24; }
.quote figcaption { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.quote__name { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; }
.quote__role { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.quote--feature .quote__role { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-ink) 82%, transparent); }

/* ===================== FAQ ===================== */
.faq__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.faq__aside { position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self: start; }
.faq__note { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 30ch; }
.faq__list { border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--line-strong); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line); }
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 0; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq__sign { position: relative; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }
.faq__sign::before, .faq__sign::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--accent); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq__sign::before { left: 0; top: 7px; width: 16px; height: 2px; }
.faq__sign::after { left: 7px; top: 0; width: 2px; height: 16px; }
.faq__item[open] .faq__sign::after { transform: scaleY(0); }
.faq__answer { padding: 0 0 1.5rem; max-width: 62ch; }
.faq__answer p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ===================== CTA reassurance chips ===================== */
.cta__reassure {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.7rem 1.6rem; margin-top: 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 72%, transparent);
}
.cta__reassure li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; }
.cta__reassure li::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--accent); flex: none; }

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento__cell--tall { grid-column: auto; grid-row: span 1; }
  .tech__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tech__col:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__actions .btn--primary { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: block; }
  .svc__row { grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr auto; }
  .svc__desc { display: none; }
  .case { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .case__step:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .case__step:nth-child(1), .case__step:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line); }
  .metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder__photo { max-width: 380px; }
  .faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq__aside { position: static; }
  .carousel__nav { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .hero { padding-block: 6rem 3rem; }
  .hero__flow { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 0.4rem; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento__cell--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .bento__cell--tall { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
  .tech__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech__col { border-right: none; }
  .case { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case__step { border-right: none; border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--line); }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: span 2; }
  .problem__list li:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MAXIMALIST BRUTALIST OVERRIDES (light, locked)
   Bold color blocks, hard offset shadows, sticker labels, texture.
   ========================================================= */

/* Clean solid beige background, no pattern */
body { background: var(--bg); }
main, .footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Sticker eyebrows */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--pop-2); color: var(--ink);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem; transform: rotate(-1.6deg); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-back);
}
.eyebrow:hover { transform: rotate(1.2deg) scale(1.03); }

/* Buttons: hard shadow + physical press */
.btn {
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.16s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.16s var(--ease), background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 7px 7px 0 var(--ink); }
.btn:active { transform: translate(2px, 2px); box-shadow: 1px 1px 0 var(--ink); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-2); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: var(--ink); }

/* Nav bolder */
.nav { border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 88%, transparent); }
.wordmark__mark { box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 var(--ink); }

/* Hero: colored underline sweep on the emphasised word */
.hero__title em { position: relative; color: var(--ink); }
.hero__title em::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -0.05em; right: -0.05em; bottom: 0.06em; height: 0.16em;
  background: var(--pop); z-index: -1;
}

/* Problem answer gets a highlighter mark */
.problem__answer strong {
  color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(transparent 62%, var(--pop-2) 62%);
  padding: 0 0.1em;
}

/* WHY / bento: spaced bold color blocks with hard shadows */
.bento {
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); background: none; border: none;
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(190px, auto);
}
.bento__cell {
  background: var(--surface); border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.bento__cell:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); background: var(--surface); }
.bento__cell--accent { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.bento__cell--accent:hover { background: var(--accent); }
.bento__cell--pop { background: var(--pop); color: var(--pop-ink); }
.bento__cell--pop p { color: rgba(13,13,12,0.82); }
.bento__cell--pop2 { background: var(--pop-2); color: var(--pop-2-ink); }
.bento__cell--pop2 p { color: rgba(13,13,12,0.82); }

/* Metrics: spaced cards, bold alternating numbers */
.metrics { gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); background: none; border: none; }
.metric {
  background: var(--surface); border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.metric:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.metric:nth-child(2) { background: var(--pop); }
.metric:nth-child(2) .metric__num { color: var(--ink); }
.metric:nth-child(2) .metric__label { color: var(--ink); }

/* Case study: heavy frame + shadow */
.case { border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.case__step { border-right-color: var(--ink); }

/* Testimonials: framed cards on a scroll rail */
.quote { border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.carousel__btn { border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.carousel__btn:hover:not(:disabled) { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--ink); }
.carousel__btn:active:not(:disabled) { transform: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* Founder: thick colored frame + drape reveal */
.founder__photo {
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent); z-index: 1;
}
.founder__photo .drape {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; background: var(--accent);
  transform-origin: top; transform: scaleY(1);
  transition: transform 1.05s var(--ease) 0.15s;
}
.founder__photo.in .drape { transform: scaleY(0); }
.founder__photo img { transform: scale(1.12); transition: transform 1.3s var(--ease), filter 0.5s var(--ease); }
.founder__photo.in img { transform: scale(1); }
.founder__photo figcaption { z-index: 3; box-shadow: -3px -3px 0 var(--ink); }
.founder__do li::before { box-shadow: 2px 2px 0 var(--ink); }

/* Hero photo: coral drape wipes up from the bottom */
.hero__photo .drape {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; background: var(--pop);
  transform-origin: bottom; transform: scaleY(1);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease) 0.2s;
}
.hero__photo.in .drape { transform: scaleY(0); }
.hero__photo img { transform: scale(1.12); transition: transform 1.3s var(--ease); }
.hero__photo.in img { transform: scale(1); }

/* Two-column hero collapses to single column on small screens */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .hero { padding-block: 6rem 3rem; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; }
  .hero__photo { justify-self: start; max-width: 300px; order: 2; }
  .hero__content { order: 1; }
}

/* Tech chips: sticker press */
.tech__chips li { border-color: var(--ink); }
.tech__chips li:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translate(-2px, -2px); }
.founder__chips li { border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 var(--ink); }

/* FAQ: bold rows */
.faq__list { border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); }
.faq__item summary { padding-inline: 0.2rem; }
.faq__item[open] { background: var(--bg-2); }
.faq__item[open] summary { color: var(--accent-deep); }
.faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--accent-deep); }

/* Marquee: bolder band on color */
.marquee { background: var(--ink); border-top: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); color: #ffffff; }
.marquee__track i { color: var(--accent); }

/* CTA buttons need a visible shadow on the black section */
.cta .btn { box-shadow: 4px 4px 0 var(--accent); }
.cta .btn:hover { box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 var(--accent); }
.cta .btn:active { box-shadow: 1px 1px 0 var(--accent); }

/* Logo marks get a sticker edge */
.logo:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .btn:hover, .btn:active { transform: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
}

/* =========================================================
   DARK CARDS ON LIGHT BACKGROUND
   Page stays light paper; card surfaces flip to near-black.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --card:         #100e0a;   /* black box */
  --card-2:       #1c1912;
  --card-ink:     #ffffff;    /* white details */
  --card-soft:    #cbc7bf;    /* soft white body */
  --accent-bright:#ff7a2e;    /* orange details on black */
}

/* WHY / bento: neutral cells go dark, color pops stay */
.bento__cell { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.bento__cell h3 { color: var(--card-ink); }
.bento__cell p { color: var(--card-soft); }
.bento__cell:hover { background: var(--card-2); }
/* All boxes black; orange lives in the details (headings, top rule) */
.bento__cell--accent, .bento__cell--pop, .bento__cell--pop2 { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); }
.bento__cell--accent:hover, .bento__cell--pop:hover, .bento__cell--pop2:hover { background: var(--card-2); }
.bento__cell--accent h3, .bento__cell--pop2 h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.bento__cell--pop h3 { color: var(--card-ink); }
.bento__cell--accent p, .bento__cell--pop p, .bento__cell--pop2 p { color: var(--card-soft); }
/* orange top rule as a detail on the highlighted cells */
.bento__cell--accent, .bento__cell--pop2 { border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }

/* Metrics: dark cards, bright accent numbers */
.metric { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.metric__num, .metric:nth-child(2) .metric__num { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.metric__label, .metric:nth-child(2) .metric__label { color: var(--card-soft); }
.metric:nth-child(2) { background: var(--card); }

/* Testimonials: neutral quote goes dark, blue + yellow stay */
.quote { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote blockquote { color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote__name { color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote__role { color: var(--card-soft); }
.quote--feature { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); border-left: 5px solid var(--accent); }
.quote--feature blockquote, .quote--feature .quote__name { color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote--feature .quote__role { color: var(--card-soft); }
.quote:nth-child(3) { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote:nth-child(3) blockquote, .quote:nth-child(3) .quote__name { color: var(--card-ink); }
.quote:nth-child(3) .quote__role { color: var(--card-soft); }

/* Case study: dark step cards */
.case { background: var(--ink); }
.case__step { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); border-right-color: rgba(244,242,236,0.16); }
.case__step p { color: var(--card-ink); }
.case__label { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.case__step:last-child { background: var(--card-2); color: var(--card-ink); }
.case__step:last-child p { color: var(--card-ink); }
.case__step:last-child .case__label { color: var(--accent-bright); }

/* Technology: dark columns */
.tech__col { background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink); }
.tech__col h3 { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.tech__chips li { border-color: rgba(244,242,236,0.28); color: var(--card-ink); }
.tech__chips li:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--accent); }

/* =========================================================
   FRAMED PAGE + ANGLED CARDS
   Everything sits inside a fixed border box; cards get a tilt.
   ========================================================= */

/* Outer frame: a fixed box around the whole viewport */
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 16px); z-index: 95;
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); pointer-events: none;
}
/* Keep sticky nav clear of the frame edges */
.nav { margin: 0 clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 16px); }
.nav__inner { padding-inline: calc(var(--pad) - clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 16px)); }

/* Angled cards (straighten on hover). Selectors are qualified with
   [data-reveal].in so they outrank the reveal system's transform:none. */
.bento__cell[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-1.1deg); }
.bento__cell[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even) { transform: rotate(0.9deg); }
.bento__cell[data-reveal]:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px) rotate(0deg); }

.metric[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-1.2deg); }
.metric[data-reveal].in:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(1deg); }
.metric[data-reveal].in:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-0.5deg); }
.metric[data-reveal]:hover { transform: translate(-4px, -4px) rotate(0deg); }

.founder__photo { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease); }
.founder__photo[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.founder__photo[data-reveal]:hover { transform: rotate(0deg); }

.hero__photo[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-2deg); }

.logo { transform: rotate(-1deg); }
.logo:nth-child(even) { transform: rotate(1.2deg); }
.logo:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px) rotate(0deg); }

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  /* Calmer angles on small screens to avoid overflow */
  .bento__cell[data-reveal].in,
  .bento__cell[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even),
  .metric[data-reveal].in,
  .metric[data-reveal].in:nth-child(2),
  .metric[data-reveal].in:nth-child(3),
  .founder__photo[data-reveal].in { transform: none; }
  .bento__cell[data-reveal]:hover, .metric[data-reveal]:hover { transform: translate(-3px, -3px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHAT WE DO -> dark angled cards (with example tags shown)
   ========================================================= */
.svc {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); border-top: none;
}
.svc__row {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem); border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.svc__row::before { display: none; }
.svc__row:hover, .svc__row:focus-visible {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--card-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); outline: none;
}
.svc__num { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.svc__row:hover .svc__num, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__num { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.svc__name { color: var(--card-ink); }
.svc__line { color: var(--card-soft); margin-top: 0.35rem; }
.svc__row:hover .svc__line, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__line { color: var(--card-soft); }
.svc__desc { display: block; color: var(--card-soft); max-width: none; }
.svc__row:hover .svc__desc, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__desc { color: var(--card-soft); }
.svc__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.svc__tags li {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem; border: var(--bw) solid rgba(244,242,236,0.28); color: var(--card-ink);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.svc__tags li:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--accent); }
.svc__arrow { align-self: flex-end; margin-top: auto; color: var(--accent-bright); }
.svc__row:hover .svc__arrow, .svc__row:focus-visible .svc__arrow { transform: translateX(8px); color: var(--accent-bright); }

/* Angle the service cards, straighten on hover */
.svc__row[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-1deg); }
.svc__row[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even) { transform: rotate(1deg); }
.svc__row[data-reveal]:hover, .svc__row[data-reveal]:focus-visible { transform: translate(-4px, -4px) rotate(0deg); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc__row[data-reveal].in, .svc__row[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
  .svc__row[data-reveal]:hover, .svc__row[data-reveal]:focus-visible { transform: translate(-3px, -3px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW WE WORK -> black step boxes
   ========================================================= */
.steps { gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); border-top: none; }
.step {
  background: var(--card); color: var(--card-ink);
  border: var(--bw) solid var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); border-bottom: var(--bw) solid var(--ink);
  opacity: 1; transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.step__num { color: var(--accent-bright); }
.step__title { color: var(--card-ink); }
.step p { color: var(--card-soft); }
.step.is-active { box-shadow: inset 6px 0 0 var(--accent), var(--shadow); }
.step.is-active .step__num { color: var(--accent); }
.step[data-reveal].in { transform: rotate(-0.7deg); }
.step[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even) { transform: rotate(0.7deg); }
.step[data-reveal]:hover { transform: translate(-3px, -3px) rotate(0deg); }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .step[data-reveal].in, .step[data-reveal].in:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW WE WORK -> multi-column card row
   ========================================================= */
.steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); }
.step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.step__num { grid-row: auto; padding-top: 0; }
.step__title { margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.step p { grid-column: auto; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH -> reduced height
   ========================================================= */
.founder { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.founder__photo { align-self: center; max-width: 340px; }
.founder__photo img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.founder__lead { margin: 0.9rem 0 0.8rem; }
.founder__bio { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.founder__do { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.founder__do li { padding-top: 0.6rem; padding-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.founder__stats { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }