*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  /* Palette: deep navy → ocean blue → cyan → light sky, with dark green accent.
     Token names kept for backward compatibility across components. */
  --purple:#0B2A4A;        /* primary deep blue */
  --purple-deep:#061B33;   /* darker navy */
  --purple-light:#1E4D80;  /* mid ocean blue */
  --orange:#06B6D4;        /* cyan (CTA) */
  --orange-deep:#0891B2;   /* deeper cyan */
  --pink:#38BDF8;          /* light blue */
  --green:#0F5132;         /* dark green accent */
  --green-light:#14B87A;   /* fresh green highlight */
  --accent-soft:#A8E8FF;   /* light cyan text on dark hero */
  --ink:#0A1726;
  --ink2:#1F2A3D;
  --muted:#5F6B7B;
  --line:#E4ECF2;
  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:#F4F8FB;
  --font-head:'Manrope','Syne',sans-serif;
  --font-body:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-lg:22px;
  --radius-pill:999px;
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px}::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#f4f4f6}::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--purple);border-radius:3px}

/* ===== NAV (white pill on purple) ===== */
nav.main-nav{position:fixed;top:18px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:200;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:8px 8px 8px 28px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.18);width:calc(100% - 40px);max-width:1180px;transition:box-shadow .3s,top .3s}
nav.main-nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(20,10,60,.22)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;width:100%;gap:1rem}
.nav-logo{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:var(--purple);text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:-.5px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;line-height:1}
.nav-logo .logo-accent{color:var(--orange)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:.25rem;list-style:none;align-items:center}
.nav-links a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;padding:.65rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);transition:all .2s;font-family:var(--font-head)}
.nav-links a:hover{background:#E0F2FE;color:var(--purple)}
.nav-links a.active{background:var(--purple);color:#fff}
.nav-cta{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;padding:.85rem 1.7rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.6px;text-transform:uppercase;transition:all .25s;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--orange-deep);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(243,116,35,.35)}
.nav-hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;background:var(--purple);border-radius:50%;border:none;width:42px;height:42px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.nav-hamburger span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px}
.mobile-menu{display:none;position:fixed;top:80px;left:20px;right:20px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.25rem;z-index:199;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(20,10,60,.25)}
.mobile-menu.open{display:flex}
.mobile-menu a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-family:var(--font-head)}
.mobile-menu a:hover{background:#E0F2FE;color:var(--purple)}
.mobile-menu .mob-cta{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;text-align:center;margin-top:.5rem}

.ticker-header{display:none}

.page-body{padding-top:0}

/* ===== SHARED ===== */
.section{padding:90px 5%;position:relative}
.section-inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.section-tag{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:1rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.section-tag::before{content:'';width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--orange);display:inline-block}
h2.section-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-1.5px;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--ink)}
h2.section-title .accent{color:var(--purple);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple) 0%,var(--pink) 60%,var(--orange) 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.section-sub{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:600px;margin-bottom:3rem;line-height:1.7;font-weight:400}

/* Buttons */
.btn-main,.cta-btn{background:var(--orange);color:#fff;padding:1.05rem 2.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-weight:800;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;transition:all .25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;border:none;cursor:pointer}
.btn-main:hover,.cta-btn:hover{background:var(--orange-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(243,116,35,.35)}
.btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;padding:1rem 2.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;transition:all .25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:transparent;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost-dark{border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);padding:1rem 2.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;transition:all .25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:transparent;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover{border-color:var(--purple);color:var(--purple)}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-deep) 0%,var(--purple) 55%,var(--purple-light) 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:140px 5% 80px;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;color:#fff}
.hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:28px 28px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 30% 30%,black,transparent 80%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-weight:500}
.hero-eyebrow::after{content:'';width:60px;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);display:inline-block}
h1.hero-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6vw,5.4rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-2.5px;margin-bottom:2.25rem;color:#fff}
.hero-title .accent{color:#A8E8FF}
.hero-sub{font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:2.5rem;line-height:1.7;font-weight:400}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.hero-visual{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:480px}
.hero-blob{width:100%;max-width:380px;height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(40,5,80,.55));animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg)}50%{transform:translateY(-18px) rotate(2deg)}}
.hero-stats{display:none}

.hero-wave{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;width:100%;height:120px;z-index:3;pointer-events:none}
.hero-wave path.fill{fill:#fff}
.hero-curve{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-40px;width:100%;height:200px;z-index:4;pointer-events:none}

/* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
.marquee{background:transparent;padding:1.5rem 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.marquee-inner{display:flex;gap:3rem;animation:ticker 30s linear infinite;white-space:nowrap}
@keyframes ticker{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.marquee-item{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-1.5px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;flex-shrink:0}
.marquee-item .sep{color:var(--orange);font-size:1.5rem}
.marquee-item .outline{-webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--ink);-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services-preview{padding:90px 5%;background:#fff}
.svc-grid-home,.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;margin-top:1rem}
.svc-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.25rem;transition:all .35s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(20,10,60,.10);border-color:transparent}
.svc-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:auto -40% -60% auto;width:240px;height:240px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(243,116,35,.18) 0%,transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;pointer-events:none}
.svc-card:hover::after{opacity:1}
.svc-icon{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--pink));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1.5rem;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(107,31,168,.28);overflow:hidden}
.svc-icon img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:inherit;display:block}
.svc-icon svg{color:#fff;width:28px;height:28px}
.svc-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.5px;line-height:1.2}
.svc-outcome{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:.85rem}
.svc-desc{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}
.svc-visit{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:1.25rem;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--purple);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;text-decoration:none}
.svc-features{margin-top:1.25rem;padding-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.svc-feature{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink2);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}
.svc-feature::before{content:'✓';color:var(--orange);font-weight:800;font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0}
.section-cta-link{margin-top:3rem;text-align:center}
.svc-extra{padding:90px 5%;background:var(--bg-soft)}
.svc-extra-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.5rem;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto}
.svc-extra-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;transition:all .3s}
.svc-extra-card:hover{border-color:var(--purple);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.08)}
.svc-extra-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin-top:.5rem}

/* ===== STATS ===== */
.stats-strip{background:#fff;padding:70px 5%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stats-grid{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2rem;text-align:center}
.stat-item .stat-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.2rem);font-weight:800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple) 0%,var(--pink) 50%,var(--orange) 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:.15em}
.stat-item .stat-num .plus{color:var(--orange);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--orange);font-size:.6em;margin-top:.15em}
.stat-item .stat-label{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.5rem;font-weight:500}

/* ===== WHY US ===== */
.why-section{padding:100px 5%;background:#fff}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:3rem}
.why-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.75rem 1.4rem;text-align:left;transition:all .35s;border:1px solid transparent}
.why-card:hover{background:#fff;border-color:var(--line);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.08)}
.why-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--purple);opacity:.25;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.why-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.6rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.3px}
.why-desc{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}

/* ===== PAGE HERO ===== */
.page-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-deep) 0%,var(--purple) 55%,var(--purple-light) 100%);color:#fff;padding:160px 5% 100px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:28px 28px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent 90%);pointer-events:none}
.page-hero-inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}
.page-breadcrumb{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.page-breadcrumb a{color:#A8E8FF;text-decoration:none}
.page-breadcrumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
h1.page-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4.6rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:1.25rem;color:#fff}
h1.page-title .accent{color:#A8E8FF}
.page-desc{font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:680px;line-height:1.7;font-weight:400;margin:0 auto}
.page-hero + section,.page-hero + div{position:relative}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCORECARD PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.scorecard-wrap {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.scorecard-panel {
  background: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e5e7eb);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.sc-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-muted, #f3f4f6);
}

.sc-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.sc-step {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.sc-step.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.sc-intro {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.sc-intro-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.sc-intro h2 {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-intro p {
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sc-areas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-area-chip {
  background: var(--bg-chip, #f3f4f6);
  color: var(--text-color, #1f2937);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.sc-qhead {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-qcount {
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
}

.sc-qcat {
  color: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-question {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sc-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-option {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e5e7eb);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02);
}

.sc-option.selected {
  border-color: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e5e7eb);
}

.sc-back, .sc-next {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sc-back {
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
}

.sc-back:hover {
  background: var(--bg-muted, #f3f4f6);
}

.sc-next {
  background: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-next:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.sc-loading {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.sc-spinner {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-muted, #f3f4f6);
  border-top-color: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

#sc-results {
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-score-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.sc-score-ring svg {
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.sc-score-track {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--bg-muted, #f3f4f6);
  stroke-width: 12;
}

.sc-score-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent-color, #2563eb);
  stroke-width: 12;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 490;
  stroke-dashoffset: 490;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.5s ease-out;
}

.sc-score-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-score-num .n {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-score-num .d {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.sc-verdict {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-verdict-sub {
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.sc-result-card {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.sc-result-card.strengths {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.sc-result-card.strengths h4 {
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-result-card.improve {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.sc-result-card.improve h4 {
  color: #d97706;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-result-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-result-card li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sc-cta-box {
  background: var(--bg-muted, #f8fafc);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-cta-box p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-color, #1f2937);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-restart {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .scorecard-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .sc-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== CASE STUDIES ===== */
.case-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.5rem}
.case-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s}
.case-card:hover{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(20,10,60,.10);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.case-top{padding:2rem 2.25rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.case-headline{flex:1;min-width:240px}
.case-niche{display:inline-block;background:#E0F2FE;color:var(--purple);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);margin-bottom:.75rem;font-family:var(--font-head)}
.case-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.case-title .accent{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--orange));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.case-channel{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.4rem;font-weight:500}
.case-metrics{display:flex;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cm{text-align:right}
.cm-val{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--orange);letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:1}
.cm-label{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.5px}
.case-body{padding:1.5rem 2.25rem;display:flex;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;background:var(--bg-soft)}
.case-desc{flex:1;min-width:220px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink2);line-height:1.75}
.case-tags{display:flex;gap:.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-start;padding-top:2px}
.ctag{font-size:10px;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#fff}

/* ===== PROCESS ===== */
.steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.step{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.25rem;position:relative;transition:all .3s;overflow:hidden}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.08);border-color:transparent}
.step-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:4rem;font-weight:800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--orange));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;line-height:1;margin-bottom:1rem;letter-spacing:-3px;opacity:.85}
.step-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.75rem;letter-spacing:-.3px}
.step-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}
.step-detail{margin-top:1.25rem;padding-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.step-detail-item{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink2);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem;line-height:1.5}
.step-detail-item::before{content:'✓';color:var(--orange);font-weight:800;font-size:12px;margin-top:1px;flex-shrink:0}

/* ===== CTA STRIP ===== */
.cta-section,.cta-strip{padding:120px 5%;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-deep) 0%,var(--purple) 55%,var(--purple-light) 100%);color:#fff}
.cta-section::before,.cta-strip::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:28px 28px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%,black,transparent);pointer-events:none}
.cta-inner,.cta-strip-inner{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-badge{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#A8E8FF;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:8px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);margin-bottom:1.5rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
h2.cta-title,.cta-strip h2{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-1.5px;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
h2.cta-title .accent,.cta-strip h2 .accent{color:#A8E8FF}
.cta-sub,.cta-strip p{font-size:1.05rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-bottom:2.5rem;line-height:1.7}
.cta-meta{margin-top:2rem;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-meta-item{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem}
.cta-contacts{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:.75rem;margin-top:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.contact-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:.65rem 1.3rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;transition:all .2s;font-family:var(--font-head)}
.contact-btn:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--purple);border-color:#fff}

/* ===== BRANDS ===== */
.brands-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1rem}
.brand-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.75rem 1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;transition:all .3s;text-align:center}
.brand-card:hover{border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.10)}
.brand-logo-box{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E0F2FE 0%,#FFE9D6 100%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}
.brand-logo-placeholder{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px;font-weight:800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--orange));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.2px;line-height:1.3}
.brand-category{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.regions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
.region-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;transition:all .3s}
.region-card:hover{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(20,10,60,.10);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.region-flag{font-size:2.2rem;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.region-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.3px}
.region-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ===== FOOTER (Updated Left-Aligned Layout & Custom Image Icons) ===== */
footer.site-footer{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:80px 5% 30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}

.footer-inner{
  max-width:1240px;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  gap:5rem;
  padding-bottom:3rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.footer-brand {
  max-width:340px;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo{color:#fff;font-size:26px;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.footer-brand .nav-logo .logo-accent{color:var(--orange)}
.footer-brand p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);line-height:1.7}

.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.footer-col a,.footer-col p{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;line-height:2;transition:color .2s}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

/* Custom image icon link styling */
/* Custom image icon link styling (Blurred background + Left alignment) */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: flex-start; /* Ensures strict left alignment */
}

.footer-icon-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px; /* Softens edge corners */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  
  /* Applies a subtle blur to the background/image layer */
  filter: blur(0.6px) brightness(0.95);
  transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Clear the blur and highlight on hover */
.footer-icon-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateX(3px); /* Subtle shift to the right on hover */
}

.footer-icon-link:hover .footer-icon {
  filter: blur(0px) brightness(1.1); /* Sharpens icon when hovered */
}

.footer-bottom{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding-top:1.75rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem}
.footer-copy{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.footer-bottom-links{display:flex;gap:1.5rem}
.footer-bottom-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);text-decoration:none}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover{color:var(--orange)}

.fade-up{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.fade-up.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1100px){.brands-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .hero-visual{order:-1;min-height:260px}
  .hero-blob{max-width:280px}
  .hero-eyebrow{justify-content:center}
  .hero-sub{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .svc-grid-home,.services-grid,.steps-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .svc-extra-grid,.regions{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-inner{gap:3rem}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:760px){.brands-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:660px){
  nav.main-nav{padding:6px 6px 6px 18px;top:12px;width:calc(100% - 24px)}
  .nav-links,.nav-cta{display:none}
  .nav-hamburger{display:flex}
  .svc-grid-home,.services-grid,.steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .plat-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-top{flex-direction:column}
  .case-metrics{justify-content:flex-start;gap:1.5rem}
  .cm{text-align:left}
  .footer-inner{flex-direction:column;gap:2rem}
  .hero{padding-top:120px}
  .marquee-item{font-size:1.6rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   PROFESSIONAL 3D / MOTION LAYER
   ============================================================ */

.hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-deep) 0%,var(--purple) 45%,var(--purple-light) 100%);background-size:200% 200%;animation:meshShift 18s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes meshShift{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}
.hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:-20%;background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(6,182,212,.35) 0,transparent 35%),
  radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%,rgba(56,189,248,.30) 0,transparent 38%),
  radial-gradient(circle at 60% 20%,rgba(20,184,122,.18) 0,transparent 30%);
  filter:blur(40px);animation:orbDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
@keyframes orbDrift{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}33%{transform:translate(4%,-3%) scale(1.08)}66%{transform:translate(-3%,4%) scale(.95)}}

.hero-inner{perspective:1400px}
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-visual::before,.hero-visual::after{content:'';position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(2px);z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.hero-visual::before{width:90px;height:90px;top:8%;left:6%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,#7DD3FC,#0284C7);box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(2,132,199,.45);animation:floatA 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-visual::after{width:60px;height:60px;bottom:10%;right:8%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,#A7F3D0,#0F5132);box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,81,50,.45);animation:floatB 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floatA{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-22px) translateX(12px) rotate(20deg)}}
@keyframes floatB{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0)}50%{transform:translateY(18px) translateX(-14px) rotate(-15deg)}}

.hero-blob{transform-style:preserve-3d;animation:blob3d 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes blob3d{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(2deg) rotateZ(-2deg)}
  25%{transform:translateY(-14px) rotateY(6deg) rotateX(-3deg) rotateZ(2deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-20px) rotateY(10deg) rotateX(4deg) rotateZ(3deg)}
  75%{transform:translateY(-8px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg) rotateZ(-1deg)}
}

.hero-visual .glow-ring{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:70%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,#06B6D4,#38BDF8,#1E4D80,#14B87A,#06B6D4);filter:blur(60px);opacity:.55;animation:spin 14s linear infinite;z-index:0}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

.btn-main,.cta-btn,.nav-cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate}
.btn-main::before,.cta-btn::before,.nav-cta::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 0,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%,transparent 100%);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .8s ease;z-index:-1}
.btn-main:hover::before,.cta-btn:hover::before,.nav-cta:hover::before{left:140%}

.svc-card,.step,.svc-extra-card,.case-card,.region-card,.why-card,.brand-card{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),box-shadow .5s,border-color .3s,background .3s}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotateX(4deg) rotateY(-4deg) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(6,40,80,.35),0 0 0 1px rgba(6,182,212,.15)}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) rotateX(3deg) scale(1.015);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -18px rgba(6,40,80,.30)}
.case-card:hover,.region-card:hover,.svc-extra-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.01)}
.brand-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) rotateZ(-1deg) scale(1.03)}

.svc-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;padding:1.5px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06B6D4,#38BDF8,#14B87A);-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s;pointer-events:none}
.svc-card:hover::before{opacity:1}

.svc-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple),var(--orange));position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.svc-icon::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent 55%);opacity:.7;pointer-events:none}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon{transform:rotateY(180deg) scale(1.1)}

.stat-item .stat-num{background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--purple) 0%,var(--orange) 35%,var(--pink) 60%,var(--green-light) 85%,var(--purple) 100%);background-size:300% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;animation:shimmer 6s linear infinite}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:300% 0}}
.stat-item{transition:transform .4s}
.stat-item:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.04)}

h2.section-title .accent,.case-title .accent,.step-num{background-size:200% 100%;animation:shimmer 7s linear infinite}

.marquee{position:relative;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.marquee-item .sep{animation:spin 8s linear infinite;display:inline-block}

.nav-links a{position:relative}
.nav-links a:not(.active)::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:18%;right:18%;bottom:6px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--pink));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .35s ease}
.nav-links a:not(.active):hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}

.fade-up{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px) scale(.98);filter:blur(6px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),filter .6s ease}
.fade-up.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);filter:blur(0)}

.cta-section::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(56,189,248,.35),transparent 65%);top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);animation:pulseGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes pulseGlow{0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);opacity:.5}50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.25);opacity:.85}}

.section-inner,.services-preview,.why-section,.stats-strip{position:relative}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--orange),var(--purple))}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}
}

@media(max-width:500px){.brands-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* ── Form validation styles ── */
.field-wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem}
.field-wrap label{font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--dark)}
.field-wrap input,
.field-wrap select,
.field-wrap textarea{width:100%;padding:.85rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;font:inherit;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;outline:none}
.field-wrap input:focus,
.field-wrap select:focus,
.field-wrap textarea:focus{border-color:var(--orange);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(243,116,35,.12)}
.field-wrap input.valid,
.field-wrap textarea.valid{border-color:#14B87A;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,184,122,.10)}
.field-wrap input.invalid,
.field-wrap select.invalid,
.field-wrap textarea.invalid{border-color:#e53e3e;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(229,62,62,.10)}
.field-error{font-size:12px;color:#e53e3e;min-height:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.field-error::before{content:'⚠';font-size:11px}
.field-hint{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
.char-count{font-size:11px;text-align:right;color:var(--muted);transition:color .2s}
.char-count.warn{color:#e6a817}
.char-count.over{color:#e53e3e;font-weight:700}
.field-wrap input[type="text"].name-input{text-transform:capitalize}
/* ================= REFINEMENTS (Aug 2026) ================= */
/* 1. Logo lockup: no gap between "MB" and "T" */
.nav-logo{gap:0}
.footer-brand .nav-logo{gap:.32rem}

/* 2. Scorecard colours now follow the brand cyan scheme */
:root{--accent-color:#06B6D4}
.sc-option.selected{background:rgba(6,182,212,.10)}
.sc-next{background:var(--orange);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.7rem 1.5rem;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.4px;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(6,182,212,.28);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,background .25s}
.sc-next:hover{background:var(--orange-deep);opacity:1;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(6,182,212,.38)}
.sc-back{border-radius:var(--radius-pill)}

/* 3. Footer: brand left, Get In Touch pushed to the right side */
.footer-inner{justify-content:space-between;gap:3rem}
.footer-contact{margin-left:auto;text-align:right}
.footer-contact .footer-social-links{align-items:flex-end}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .footer-contact{margin-left:0;text-align:left}
  .footer-contact .footer-social-links{align-items:flex-start}
}

/* 4. Portfolio brand logos: kill the boxed background behind each logo */
.story-logo{mix-blend-mode:multiply;background:transparent;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),opacity .6s ease}
.story-head:hover .story-logo{transform:scale(1.04)}

/* ================= PORTFOLIO MOTION ================= */
.story-banner{transform:scale(1.06);transition:transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),filter 1.2s ease;filter:saturate(.85)}
.story-block.visible .story-banner{transform:scale(1);filter:saturate(1)}
.story-visual-wrap{perspective:1200px}
.story-phone{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(60px) rotateX(12deg);transition:opacity .9s ease .15s,transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .15s,box-shadow .5s}
.story-block.visible .story-phone{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0) rotateX(0)}
.story-phone:hover{box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.story-block.visible .story-phone{animation:phoneFloat 6s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite}
@keyframes phoneFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-14px)}}
.story-head .story-logo,.story-head .story-desc,.story-link-wrap{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s ease,transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.story-block.visible .story-head .story-logo{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:.25s}
.story-block.visible .story-head .story-desc{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:.4s}
.story-block.visible .story-link-wrap{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);transition-delay:.55s}
.story-link{position:relative;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;color:var(--orange-deep);text-decoration:none}
.story-link::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-3px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--pink));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s ease}
.story-link:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.story-link:hover{color:var(--orange)}
.page-hero .page-title{animation:heroRise 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both}
.page-hero .page-desc{animation:heroRise 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .15s both}
@keyframes heroRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);filter:blur(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);filter:blur(0)}}
.page-hero-glow{animation:pulseGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite}


/* Phone stays over the image, never over the brand title. */
.story-phone{
  top:115px !important;
}

.story-banner{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:clamp(280px,42vw,540px);
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:0;
  margin:0;
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .brand-story-name{
    margin-bottom:28px;
    padding:24px 14px 24px;
    font-size:clamp(1.45rem,8vw,2.4rem);
    letter-spacing:-1px;
  }

  .story-phone{
    top:88px !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO BRAND TITLES — ISOLATED FROM IMAGE
   ============================================================ */
.brand-story-name{
  display:block;
  position:relative;
  z-index:10;
  width:100%;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:72px 24px 68px;
  text-align:center;

  /* Use the same heading/banner font family used across the site */
  font-family:var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-2.5px;

  /* Blue text */
  color:#1769AA;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#1769AA;
  -webkit-text-stroke:0;
  text-shadow:none;

  white-space:normal;
  overflow:visible;
}

/* Image wrapper begins AFTER the title's complete spacing box. */
.story-visual-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:100vw;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  margin:0;
  padding-top:0 !important;
  overflow:visible;
}

/* Keep the phone contained within the image area. */
.story-phone{
  top:0 !important;
}

.story-banner{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:clamp(280px,42vw,540px);
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:0;
  margin:0;
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .brand-story-name{
    padding:48px 18px 44px;
    margin:0;
    font-size:clamp(1.7rem,8vw,2.7rem);
    line-height:1.12;
    letter-spacing:-1.2px;
  }

  .story-phone{
    top:0 !important;
  }
}


/* ================= FOOTER v3 (Aug 2026) ================= */
.footer-logo-lockup{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.footer-logo-img{width:46px;height:46px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;padding:4px;flex-shrink:0}
.footer-logo-lockup .nav-logo{color:#fff;font-size:24px;margin:0;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.4px}
.footer-logo-lockup .nav-logo .logo-accent{color:var(--orange)}
.footer-brand{max-width:420px}

/* Contact column sits right, but icons + labels stay aligned on one axis */
.footer-contact{margin-left:auto;text-align:left}
.footer-contact h4{text-align:left}
.footer-contact .footer-social-links{align-items:stretch}
.footer-social-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.85rem}
.footer-icon-link{display:grid;grid-template-columns:22px 1fr;align-items:center;column-gap:.7rem;justify-items:start}
.footer-icon{filter:none}
.footer-icon-link:hover .footer-icon{filter:brightness(1.1)}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .footer-contact{margin-left:0;text-align:left}
  .footer-contact .footer-social-links{align-items:stretch}
}

/* Scorecard lead-capture step */
.sc-lead{max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.sc-lead h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.sc-lead p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.sc-lead input{width:100%;padding:.85rem 1rem;margin-bottom:.75rem;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-radius:12px;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit}
.sc-lead input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--orange)}
.sc-lead .sc-lead-err{color:#e53e3e;font-size:12px;min-height:16px;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.sc-lead-skip{display:inline-block;margin-top:.9rem;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer}


/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO TITLE / PHONE OVERLAP FIX
   Keep every brand title completely above its phone mockup.
   The title owns its own vertical space; the phone is positioned
   only inside the visual wrapper below it.
   ============================================================ */

.portfolio-story .story-block{
  position:relative;
  overflow:visible;
}

.portfolio-story .portfolio-brand-title{
  position:relative;
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  margin:0;
  padding:52px 18px 30px;
  text-align:center;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  z-index:20;
  color:#1769AA;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:#1769AA;
  -webkit-text-stroke:0;
  font-family:var(--font-head,'Manrope',sans-serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,5vw,3.2rem);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.12;
  letter-spacing:-1.2px;
  white-space:normal;
  overflow:visible;
}

/* Start the image/phone area only after the title has finished. */
.portfolio-story .story-visual-wrap{
  position:relative;
  display:block;
  width:100vw;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  margin:0;
  padding-top:0 !important;
  overflow:visible;
}

/* Phone begins at the top of its own visual area — never in title space. */
.portfolio-story .story-phone{
  top:0 !important;
  z-index:5;
}

/* Keep the phone animation from translating it upward into the title. */
.portfolio-story .story-block.visible .story-phone{
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0) rotateX(0);
}

/* Prevent the floating animation from crossing into the title area. */
@keyframes portfolioPhoneFloatSafe{
  0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
  50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px)}
}
.portfolio-story .story-block.visible .story-phone{
  animation:portfolioPhoneFloatSafe 6s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .portfolio-story .portfolio-brand-title{
    padding:42px 14px 26px;
    margin:0;
    font-size:clamp(1.65rem,7.5vw,2.5rem);
    line-height:1.12;
    letter-spacing:-1px;
  }

  .portfolio-story .story-visual-wrap{
    padding-top:0 !important;
  }

  .portfolio-story .story-phone{
    top:0 !important;
  }
}

/* ===== PORTFOLIO STORY: realistic phone frame + safe spacing ===== */
/* The phone overhangs the banner on top and bottom; the wrapper reserves
   that overhang with padding so nothing ever collides with a title. */
.portfolio-story .story-visual-wrap{
  padding-top:clamp(64px,8vw,120px) !important;
  padding-bottom:clamp(100px,11vw,165px);
}

.portfolio-story .story-phone{
  top:0 !important;
  width:clamp(200px,21vw,278px);
  padding:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#2a2c31 0%,#0c0d10 40%,#17181c 100%);
  border-radius:44px;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #3a3d44,0 30px 65px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
}
/* speaker / notch pill */
.portfolio-story .story-phone::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:18px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:32%;height:6px;border-radius:99px;background:#0a0a0c;z-index:4;
}
/* home indicator */
.portfolio-story .story-phone::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;bottom:9px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:32%;height:4px;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);z-index:4;
}

.portfolio-story .story-phone-inner{
  aspect-ratio:9/19.5;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:36px;
  background:#fff;
}
.portfolio-story .story-phone-inner img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:top center;
}

/* Uniform rhythm between brands. */
.portfolio-story .story-block{
  margin:0 0 3rem !important;
}
.portfolio-story .story-block:last-child{
  margin-bottom:1rem !important;
}

/* Title always paints above the previous block's phone. */
.portfolio-story .portfolio-brand-title{
  z-index:30;
  background:var(--bg,#fff);
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .portfolio-story .story-phone{width:clamp(150px,42vw,196px);padding:8px;border-radius:34px}
  .portfolio-story .story-phone-inner{border-radius:27px}
  .portfolio-story .story-phone::before{top:14px;height:5px}
  .portfolio-story .story-visual-wrap{
    padding-top:clamp(48px,10vw,80px) !important;
    padding-bottom:clamp(120px,30vw,190px);
  }
  .portfolio-story .story-block{margin-bottom:2rem !important}
}